Open Educational Resources and Kinesiology

This collection was curated by an ASCCC OERI discipline lead. A comprehensive list of current discipline leads is available.

The curated list provided here is intended to facilitate faculty selection of an OER text in lieu of a commercial text. If you are aware of additional resources that should be included, please contact us via our general OER e-mail. This page is currently in draft form.

Introduction to Kinesiology (C-ID KIN 100)

  • Introduction to Kinesiology (Titus, 2024) – LibreTexts (CC BY-NC-SA)

    This textbook acts as an introduction to kinesiology exploring the wide variety of subdisciplines of the field. Special emphasis is placed on continuing education and experience in each field leading to a career.

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  • Introduction to Kinesiology (Ragsdale and Schaefer, 2025) (CC BY)

    The Introduction to Kinesiology book provides a comprehensive overview of human movement, exploring the scientific, social, and applied aspects of the field. It covers key topics such as anatomy, biomechanics, and exercise physiology, it offers students foundational knowledge and practical insights into careers in kinesiology.

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First Aid and CPR (C-ID KIN 101)

Students will need to use the official textbook from the certifying organization, either the American Red Cross, the American Heart Association, etc.  The resources listed below should not be used to replace the certifying organization’s material, but only to complement that material.

OER for Kinesiology Lecture Courses

OER for Other Lecture/Lab Kinesiology Courses

OER Activity Courses

Basketball Teaching/Coaching

Dance History Resource

  • Dance Studies: Choreographing Dance and Life (Worth) – LibreTexts (CC BY)

    Any survey of dance studies should begin with the question: What is dance? Dance is more than movement. “Dance is a transient mode of expression, performed in a given form and style by the human body moving in space. Dance occurs through purposefully selected and controlled rhythmic movements; the resulting phenomenon is recognized as dance by both the performer and the observing members of a given group” (Keali’inohomoku, 1983). This book will survey many dance forms from around the world. But why study dance at all?

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  • Waltzing Through Europe: Attitudes towards Couple Dances in the Long Nineteenth Century (Bakka; Buckland; Saarikoski; Wharton, 2020) (CC-BY)

    An open textbook that explores the changing reception of fashionable couple dances in Europe from the eighteenth century onwards. It is essential reading for researchers of dance in central and northern Europe, while also appealing to the general reader who wants to learn more about the vibrant histories of these familiar dance forms.

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Golf Activity Courses

Volleyball Activity Courses

Walking and Jogging Activity Courses

  • Walking and Jogging for Fitness (Flynn et al., 2018) (CC BY 4.0) An open textbook of six chapters covering such topics as benefits of walking and jogging, technique, nutrition and injuries.  Also included are PowerPoint slides, homework questions and recorded visual demonstrations for labs.

Weight Training

  • Ch. 1 – Weight Training (UGA PEDB Program) (CC BY 4.0) This single-chapter resource focuses specifically on the fundamentals of weight training, offering an overview of key concepts such as proper technique, safety guidelines, and basic program design. It is designed as a targeted module for courses or lessons centered on strength training.

Yoga Activity Courses


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