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NIS Library

Library & E-Resources

A digital reference desk for NIS students, faculty and federation partners — e-books, peer-reviewed journals, institutional publications and recorded lectures.

Dr. Omoh Atsenokhai (Hons), CLN, FCIPG, Institute Librarian

Institute Librarian

Dr. Omoh Atsenokhai (Hons), CLN, FCIPG

Institute Librarian

National Institute for Sports · National Stadium Complex, Surulere, Lagos.

Opening Hours

  • Monday – Friday9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
  • Saturdays9:00 a.m. – 12 noon
  • Sundays & Public HolidaysClosed
E-resources

All e-resources are accessible online at any time, day or night.

Sign in required for full text access.

E-Library Catalogue

14 of 14 resources

Sports, Fitness, and Dance Applications cover
E-Books Members

Sports, Fitness, and Dance Applications

Compiled by NIS Faculty

Coaching & Performance2024PDF

A practical reference on applied sports, fitness and dance methodologies — drills, programming and assessment frameworks used across NIS coaching certificates.

Members only
Flexibility: A Concise Guide cover
E-Books Members

Flexibility: A Concise Guide

NIS Performance Sciences

Sport Science2023PDF

Concise treatment of mobility, dynamic and PNF stretching protocols for athlete preparation, injury prevention and rehabilitation.

Members only
Sports Injuries (Sport Paramedics) cover
E-Books Members

Sports Injuries (Sport Paramedics)

Paramedics Department

Sport Paramedics2024PDF

Foundational text for the ND Paramedics programme covering acute injury recognition, immediate care, and return-to-play decision pathways.

Members only
Interventions to Prevent Sports & Recreation-Related Injuries cover
E-Books Members

Interventions to Prevent Sports & Recreation-Related Injuries

Sport Health & Paramedics

Sport Health2023PDF

Evidence-based interventions for reducing injury incidence across recreational and elite sport, with implementation guidance for clubs and federations.

Members only
Fear of Injury, Kinesiophobia & Perceived Risk cover
E-Books Members

Fear of Injury, Kinesiophobia & Perceived Risk

Sport Health Unit

Sport Psychology2024PDF

Examines the psychological constructs around injury, perceived risk, and return-to-sport decision making — a key reading for PGD candidates.

Members only
The Psychology of Supplementation in Sport and Exercise cover
E-Books Members

The Psychology of Supplementation in Sport and Exercise

NIS Research Bureau

Sport Psychology2025PDF

Motivational antecedents and biobehavioral outcomes of supplementation in elite sport. Recommended for MSc Sports Science cohorts.

Members only
Journals Members

Journal of Physical Education & Sport Science

NIS Editorial Board

Peer-reviewedVol. 12 · 2026Open Access

Quarterly peer-reviewed journal publishing original research across physical education, coaching pedagogy and sport science from Nigerian and African contributors.

Members only
Journals Members

Journal of Fitness, Nutrition & Sport Medicine

NIS Editorial Board

Peer-reviewedVol. 7 · 2026Open Access

Bi-annual journal focused on applied fitness, nutrition science and sports medicine — interdisciplinary studies from clinicians and academics.

Members only
Publications

NIS Student Handbook 2025/26

Registrar's Office

Student Affairs2025PDF

Official handbook for all enrolled students covering academic regulations, hostel rules, assessment policy and the institute's code of conduct.

Open access
Publications

NIS Strategic Plan 2024–2028

Office of the DG

Institutional2024PDF

The five-year roadmap setting out priorities for curriculum renewal, infrastructure, accreditation and partnerships across the institute.

Open access
Publications

Annual Report 2024

NIS Communications

Institutional2024PDF

Year-in-review covering programmes, research output, partnerships, athletes hosted and financial highlights for the calendar year 2024.

Open access
Video Resources Members

Coaching Fundamentals — Lecture Series

Coaching Faculty

CoachingVideo · 6 episodes4h 12m

Six-part recorded lecture series covering periodisation, athlete profiling, session design and reflective coaching practice.

Members only
Video Resources Members

Pitch-Side Paramedics Field Demonstrations

Paramedics Department

Sport ParamedicsVideo · 8 clips2h 38m

Practical pitch-side scenarios: spinal precautions, head injury assessment, on-field triage and stretcher protocols.

Members only
Video Resources Members

Sport Science Laboratory Walk-throughs

MSc Sport Science

Sport ScienceVideo · 5 clips1h 54m

VO2 max testing, lactate threshold protocols and biomechanical analysis demonstrated by lab supervisors at the NIS performance lab.

Members only