Kinesiology

Stack locations for books on topics in the field of Kinesiology vary depending on the topic of interest. Below are common call numbers and stack locations for a variety of subject areas in the fields of physical education, sports, medicine, physiology, etc. 

GV - Recreation, Leisure
Books on recreation and leisure are located in the classification "GV."  This section is located on Stack 2 in Jenks Library.

Subclass

• GV 1-1860 - Recreation and leisure 
  • GV 181.35-181.6 - Recreation leadership
  • GV 191.2-200.6 - Outdoor Life
  • GV 201-555 - Physical Education and Training
• GV 557-1198.995 - Sports
• GV 1199-1570 - Games and amusements

QP - Physiology
Books on physiology, neurophysiology, and more are in the classification "QP." This section is located on Stack 5 in Jenks Library. 

R - Medicine
Books on sports medicine, fitness, and more are in the classification "R." This section is located on Stack 5 in Jenks Library. 

Subclass

• R 855 - Medical technology
• RA 1-1270 - Public aspects of medicine, including exercise & nutrition
• RD 792-811 - Physical Rehabilitation
• RC 1200-1245 - Sports medicine
• RM Therapeutics. Pharmacology, Rehabilitation Therapy

Tips for Searching the Library Catalog

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Subject Headings
Once you run a few searches and find a few books about or related to your topic, use those records as jumping off points for related information. On a book's record, look for the Subject section. Scan the list of linked subjects for any that are near your topic. Clicking on those subject links will provide a list of all other books with Jenks that have also been tagged with this same subject.