Research Like a Champion: Getting Started with SPORTDiscus

SPORTDiscus with Full Text is a unique resource for research in sports, fitness, and related health sciences. Available through the EBSCO platform, this database covers a wide range of topics, including exercise physiology, sports medicine, biomechanics, coaching, sports psychology, nutrition, physical therapy, rehabilitation, health education, orthopedics, and physical activity.

Offering a multidisciplinary and international perspective, SPORTDiscus includes journal and magazine articles, books, book chapters, conference proceedings, dissertations, theses, and other scholarly materials. Its extensive coverage goes back to the early 1800s, making it a valuable resource for both current and historical sports research.

Using EBSCO’s advanced search tools, researchers can discover relevant literature, refine results with filters and subject terms, create alerts, save searches, and access full-text content. The database provides access to more than 400 peer-reviewed full-text journals, with the majority available without an embargo, ensuring timely access to the latest research findings.

SPORTDiscus content is produced by the Sport Information Resource Centre (SIRC), Canada's national sport information organization, and is recognized as one of the most comprehensive databases dedicated to sports, fitness, and sports medicine literature.