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Athletic Training/Exercise Science: Websites

Websites

American College of Sports Medicine

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.

American Council on Exercise

The American Council on Exercise is a nonprofit organization committed to enriching quality of life through safe and effective exercise and physical activity.

American Physical Therapy Association

The American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) is a individual membership professional organization representing more than 77,000 member physical therapists (PTs), physical therapist assistants (PTAs), and students of physical therapy. APTA seeks to improve the health and quality of life of individuals in society by advancing physical therapist practice, education, and research, and by increasing the awareness and understanding of physical therapy's role in the nation's health care system.

American Psychological Association-Division 47: Society for Sport, Exercise and Performance Psychology

Div. 47 of the APA brings together psychologists, as well as exercise and sport scientists, interested in research, teaching and service.

National Association of Sports Nutrition

The NASN was established in 1996 as in independent association in order to prepare health professionals for successful sports nutrition counseling.

National Athletic Trainers' Association

Official web site of the professional membership association for certified athletic trainers and others who support the athletic training profession.  This organization publishes the Journal of Athletic Training.  Articles are generally available in PubMed Central after a 12-month delay.   

World Federation of Athletic Training and Therapy

The World Federation is a coalition of national organizations (including NATA) of health care professionals in the fields of sport, exercise, injury/illness prevention and treatment. The Federation promotes the highest quality of health care and functional activity through the collaborative efforts of its members.