Subject Guides: Sports Science, Physical Activity & Health Promotion, and Human Nutrition: Home

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Welcome to the Sports Science, Physical Activity & Health Promotion, and Human Nutrition Subject Guide. A selection of resources have been hand selected for you to use to aid you with your studies. If you have any questions at all please contact the library.

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