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American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance
This website is for the alliance of five national associations that focus on health, physical education, recreation and dance. Provides access to the publications available to purchase. Members have access to the latest news on issues in their field, and a career support service.
American College of Sports Medicine
This website has information for sports medicine practioners, students and the general public. The latest news on ACSM research, awards and scholarships available to members. General information on ACSM certification and a certification resource handbook. Provides health and fitness fact sheets to the public on issues of injury, illness and prevention, physical activity and exercise, and sports and athletic performance.
The American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine
Organization of orthopaedic surgeons dedicated to education, research and communication in the field of sports medicine. Information on the latest AOSSM research, meetings and available fellowships. Services available to the general public include find an AOSSM doctor and patient information/education materials.
American Physical Therapy Association
Information about physical therapy for the general public, and resources for students and members. Read the latest news and publications about advancements in practice, research, and education
American Psychological Association - Exercise and Sport Psychology (APA Division 47)
Division of APA for scientists and psychologists that have a specialized interest in exercise and sport psychology. The website has information for members, general public and students. Here you can find membership and conference information, publications, job postings and the latest news on issues in the field.
American Society for Exercise Physiologists Newsletter
The newsletter focuses on news, opinions, professional issues and concerns in exercise physiology. Newsletters contain a message from the editor, membership information and many issues include position announcements.
American Society of Biomechanics
The society was founded by scientists and clinicians to encourage and foster the exchange of information and ideas among biomechanists working in different disciplines and fields of application. Find membership and conference information, the society newsletter and available grants and awards. Plus resources for student members.
American Sports Medicine Institute
Information about professional development opportunities and training, available fellowships, resources for learning about ASMI research and advances in sports medicine and purchase ASMI publications.
Cooper Institute (Dallas, Texas)
This nonprofit institute focuses research on exercise physiology, behavior change, hypertension, children's health issues, obesity, nutrition, aging, and other health issues. Learn about the organization’s training and certification programs. Read news and publications about the Cooper Institute.
Exercise and Sport Science (HHP) - Links
Links to associations in the fields of athletic training, biomechanics and motor behavior, exercise physiology and sport psychology.
Guide to Outdoor Recreation and Active Travel
Comprehensive National Park information with maps and guides. The site also has trip planning tools and outdoor gear recommendations.
Health Status of Guilford County (NC)
The Health Surveillance and Analysis Unit regularly tracks and makes available to the public the most recent health statistics that illustrate the health status of Guilford County as compared to North Carolina. Provides data on demographics, leading causes of death, chronic and communicable diseases, maternal and child health and injuries.
History of Physical Education and Dance Collection - UNCG
Contains books from the 16th century with emphasis on the 19th century in such areas as gymnastics, exercise for girls and women, and healthful dress. Dance treatises dating from the 17th century are complemented with a 20th-century collection of books and papers concerning movement education and dance for children.
Hypermuscle: Muscles in Action
Multimedia interactive page to learn about the muscle actions of the human body. Overview of each movement with a short movie demonstrating the action.
International Institute for Sport and Human Performance
Search the Kinesiology Publications collection of theses and dissertations from the areas of exercise and sports sciences, health, physical education, and dance reaching back to 1947. Information about order from the collection and how to submit studies to the collection.
International Society of Biomechanics
The society focus is on the biomechanics of movement with special emphasis on human beings. Find membership and conference information, the society newsletter and available grants and awards. Plus resources for student members.
National Athletic Trainers' Association
The purpose of the association is to enhance the quality of health care provided by certified athletic trainers and to advance the profession. Find membership and conference information, and latest association news and publications. Resources for the public, students, members and job seekers.
National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum
Information about the visiting and history of the museum plus the latest news. View profiles of those in the Hall of Fame and online exhibits.
National Soccer Coaches Association of America
Association focuses on soccer coaching education and provides a nationwide program of clinics and week-long courses. Find membership and course information, the latest news and award guidelines.
North American Society for Sport History
The organization works to promote, stimulate, and encourage study and research and writing of the history of sport. Find membership and conference information, and latest news and publications. Use the Directory of Scholars to locate researchers in sport history.
Honors and promotes the history of Pro Football by decade, team or player includes short articles, some video, and photos. Information about visiting the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
Evangelistic efforts to promote sports in prisons, schools, churches, and international competitions.
Sportscience: A Peer-Reviewed Site for Sport Research
Sportscience is a free online journal with original, well written articles relevant to sport scientists. Locate full text articles on Sports Medicine, Sport Nutrition, Statistics, Tests and Technology, and Training and Performance.
Searchable database of useful materials with a focus on athletic training for sport scientists, coaches and athletes. The database is produced and maintained by the Institute of Applied Training Science, Leipzig. The site is available in English and German.
Visible Human Project (National Library of Medicine)
Project to create a digital image dataset of complete, anatomically detailed, three-dimensional representations of the normal male and female human bodies with CT, MR and cryosection images. Information about the projects that have used the Visible Human Project dataset and how to purchase access to the dataset.
WorldOrtho: World Medicus Orthopaedics
The site is presented for undergraduate and graduate level students, medical students, and health professionals to educate and train in orthopaedic surgery. Information about the history of orthopaedics. Online books and article collections with pictures on Trauma, Musculoskeletal examination and resources for Sports Medicine.
