A. Curricular/Research/Programmatic Needs
The primary purpose of the collection is to supply the literature to support the teaching, research, and clinical practice need of undergraduate, master's, and doctoral students and faculty. The Department of Kinesiology engages in disciplinary and multidisciplinary collaborative research that focuses on physical activity and sport across the lifespan, with a special emphasis on youth. Prepare individuals for positions of research and leadership in educational, sport, and clinical settings that educate individuals to lead physically active, health lives. The library supports the following areas: Physical Education, Exercise Science, Exercise Physiology, Athletic training, Coaching, Biomechanics, Movement Disorders, and Growth & Motor development.
The collection also
B. History of the Collection
MSU's College of Education created the department of Physical Culture & Athletics in 1899. The department has undergone a number of name changes over the years, the most recent being the Department of Kinesiology in 1997. The library has always collected materials in the areas of Exercise, Health, Physical Education and Activity, Biomechanics, and Coaching.
C. Existing Strengths and Weaknesses
The core mission is to introduce students to the basic physiological, psychological, sociological, and mechanical prinicples of KIN. Special areas of research strength at MSU that are reflected in collecting decisions include: Exercise Science, Physical Education, Biomechanics, Physical Activity, Athletic Training, Growth, Motor Development and Psychosocial aspects of sport & physical activity across all ages but with an extra emphasis on youth. The areas of Sports Administration and Sports Medicine are also covered
