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This guide lists resources and tools that will help you to conduct research on health and physical education topics, and use the materials you find.
What If I Need Help?
Contact Ash Lierman at lierman@rowan.edu !
Need Help with the Praxis Exams?
We have many test prep books, flashcards, and practice exams for the Praxis Core and for various Praxis II examinations, both in the library and online! This guide lists them, plus some reliable and helpful free online resources for preparing:
Selected resources that cover the Praxis II in Health and Physical Education Content Knowledge (test code 5857):
- Health and Physical Education Content Knowledge (5857) Preparation ResourcesIncludes a free study companion, study plan, and videos from the makers of the test.
Praxis II Health and Physical Education Content Knowledge (5857) Exam Flashcard Study SystemCall Number: Reserve LB1762 .P739 2016ISBN: 9781630948184Publication Date: 2015To use this flashcard set: Go to the front desk at the library and request it. You may use the flashcards in the library for up to 4 hours at a time.
Praxis II Health and Physical Education Content Knowledge (5857) Exam Secrets Study Guide by ISBN: 9781630949396Publication Date: 2015To use this book: Go to the front desk at the library and request it. You may use the book in the library for up to 4 hours at a time.
Best Places to Start
- Education Source This link opens in a new windowScholarly journal articles and dissertations on all aspects of education.
- ERIC (on the EBSCO platform) This link opens in a new windowArticles and reports on all aspects of education.
- Health and Medicine (Gale OneFile) This link opens in a new windowScholarly articles and book chapters, pamphlets, and videos on health topics.
- Health and Wellness (Gale) This link opens in a new windowReliable information on diseases, treatments, and other health-related topics.
- SPORTDiscus with Full Text This link opens in a new windowJournal and news articles on sport & exercise science, physical education, and related areas.
Guided Lesson Plan Builder
This step-by-step tool from the library has a blank lesson plan template to download, and informational resources on how to complete each section as you move through the pages.