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Amateur Athletic Foundation of Los Angeles
http://www.aafla.com/
Features an extensive library with a searchable catalog. Also provides the full text of various digital journals, web links, etc.
(Last checked 03/10/05)
American Academy of Kinesiology and Physical Education
http://www.aakpe.org/
Web site provides recent issues of AAKPE newsletters and papers.
(Last checked 03/10/05)
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
http://www.aaos.org/
Provide education and practice management services for orthopaedic surgeons and allied health professionals.
(Last checked 03/10/05)
American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance (CAHPERD)
http://www.aahperd.org/index.html
America's largest organization of professionals supporting and assisting those involved in physical education, leisure, fitnes, dance, health promotion, and education and all specialties related to achieving a healthy lifestyle.
(Last checked 03/10/05)
American College of Sports Medicine: ACSM Online
http://www.acsm.org/
The American College of Sports Medicine promotes and integrates scientific research, education, and practical applications of sports medicine and exercise science to maintain and enhance physical performance, fitness, health, and quality of life. The American College of Sports Medicine's more than 16,000 members in almost 60 countries are each dedicated to improving the quality of life for people around the world. Also listed under Sports Medicine.
(Last checked 03/10/05)
American Occupational Therapy Organization
http://www.aota.org/
The American Occupational Therapy Association is a national professional society established in 1917 to represent the interests and concerns of occupational therapy practitioners, and to improve the quality of occupational therapy services.
(Last checked 03/10/05)
American Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine
http://www.sportsmed.org/
The American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine, headquartered in Rosemont, Illinois, was founded in 1972. Our over 1,200 members are orthopaedic surgeons and allied health professionals dedicated to educating health care professionals and the general public about sports medicine. The Society promotes and supports educational and research programs in sports medicine, including those concerned with fitness, as well as programs designed to advance our knowledge in the recognition, treatment, rehabilitation and prevention of athletic injuries. Also listed under Sports Medicine.
(Last checked 03/10/05)
American Physical Therapy Association
http://www.apta.org/
Representing more than 75,000 physical therapists, physical therapist assistants and students, APTA's goal is to foster advancement in physical therapy practice, education, and research.
(Last checked 03/10/05)
American Psychological Association
Exercise and Sport Psychology Division
http://www.psyc.unt.edu/apadiv47/
Merging psychology and the sport sciences, Division 47 of the APA "furthers the scientific, educational, and clinical foundations of exercise and sport psychology". Provides a discussion forum, job announcements, information about the field, membership information, and links.
(Last checked 03/10/05)
American Running Association
http://www.americanrunning.org/
In addition to providing information about the association, the web site provides articles on the following topics: Aging & Fitness, Cross Training, Exercise Benefits, Fluids & Nutrition,
General Health & Fitness, Health & Fitness for Men, Women & Children, Injuries & Sports Medicine, Shoes, Apparel & Gear, Strength & Stretching, Training & Performance.
(Last checked 03/10/05)
American Society for Biomechanics
http://asb-biomech.org/
The purpose of the Society is to provide a forum for the exchange of information and ideas among
researchers in biomechanics. The term biomechanics is used here to mean the study of the structure and function of biological systems using the methods of mechanics.
(Last checked 03/10/05)
American Society of Exercise Physiologists
http://www.asep.org/
Provides a link to the Journal of Exercise Physiology online, links to other web resources, a list of related journals, a directory of graduate programs (including Michigan State), etc.
(Last checked 03/10/05)
Canadian Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance (CAHPERD)
http://www.cahperd.ca/
CAHPERD brings together teachers, administrators, researchers, coaches, students and others
who have an interest in the fields of physical education, physical activity, health, fitness,
sport, recreation and dance.
(Last checked 03/10/05)
Great Lakes Athletic Trainer's Association
http://www.glata.org/
The Great Lakes Athletic Trainers Association ( District IV of the NATA, Inc.) strives to enhance the quality of health care for the physically active, promote the athletic trainer and advance the profession of athletic training through education and research in the prevention, evaluation, management, and rehabilitation of injuries.
(Last checked 03/10/05)
International Society of Biomechanics
http://www.isbweb.org/
The International Society of Biomechanics (ISB) was formed to promote the study of all areas of biomechanics at the international level, although special emphasis is given to the biomechanics of Human Movement. The Society encourages international contacts amongst scientists, promotes the dissemination of knowledge, and forms liaisons with national organisations. The Society's membership includes scientists from a variety of disciplines including anatomy, physiology, engineering (mechanical, industrial aerospace, etc.), orthopaedics, rehabilitation medicine, sport science and medicine, ergonomics, electro- physiological kinesiology and others. Also listed under Sports Medicine.
(Last checked 03/10/05)
International Society of Biomechanics in Sports
http://www.uni-stuttgart.de/External/isbs/
The specific and primary purposes of ISBS are:
International Weightlifting Federation
http://www.iwf.net/
(Last checked 03/10/05)
Michigan Fitness Foundation
http://www.michiganfitness.org/
The Michigan Fitness Foundation is a private, non-profit corporation. It was established by the Governor's Council on Physical Fitness, Health and Sports. Its purpose is to raise and administer funds to carry out the projects of the Council, and generally to promote physical fitness for the citizens of Michigan.
(Last checked 03/10/05)
National Association of Intercollegeiate Athletics (NAIA)
http://www.naia.org
(Last checked 03/10/05)
National Athletic Trainer's Association
http://www.nata.org/
To enhance the quality of health care for athletes and those engaged in physical activity, and to advance the profession of athletic training through education and research in the prevention, evaluation, management, and rehabilitation of injuries.
(Last checked 03/10/05)
National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Online Official Web Site
http://www.ncaa.org/
(Last checked 03/10/05)
National Strength and Conditioning Association
http://www.nsca-lift.org/
Our goal at the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) is to unify members and
facilitate a professional exchange of ideas in strength development as it relates to the
improvement of athletic performance and fitness. Since our inception in 1978, the NSCA has been
working hard with well known industry experts to enhance, enlighten, and advance the field of
strength and conditioning.
(Last checked 03/10/05)
North American Society for Pediatric Exercise Medicine
http://www.naspem.org/
The electronic source of information for NASPEM members and everyone interested in physical activity and/or exercise in children and adolescents.
(Last checked 03/10/05)
North American Society for the Sociology of Sport
http://www.uwm.edu/~aycock/nasss/nasss.html
This group is organized exclusively for education purposes to promote, stimulate, and encourage the sociological study of play, games, and sport.
(Last checked 03/10/05)
North American Sport Library Network (NASLINE)
http://www.sirc.ca/
Founded in 1989, NASLINE's goals include: (1) facilitating communication and resource sharing among sports librarians, archivists, and information specialists through conferences, educational programs and other cooperative projects and
(2) communicating with related organizations, nationally and internationally regarding cooperative projects and programs. These organizations include, the International Association for Sports Information, Canadian Association for Sports Heritage, and the International Association of Sports Museums and Halls of Fame. Includes links to the organization's newsletter.
(Last checked 03/10/05)
Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association
http://www.sgma.com/
http://www.sportlink.com/
The SGMA provides news releases on everything to do with recreational and amateur sports participation. It can tell you how many cross-training shoes were sold last year, how many people bowled, and the current state of tennis in America. This is where health/fitness professionals get their statistics.
(Last checked 03/10/05)
USA Olympic Committee
http://www.usoc.org/
Also listed under Olympics.
(Last checked 03/10/05)
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