LibGuides: Exercise Science: Websites to Know

Searching the Internet

When to "WWW"?

If you need brief, statistical information to supplement your research.
When you want to find reports on various issues that have been written/sponsored by a social service or government agency.
If you want, brief, concise background information to help you get started thinking more deeply about a topic.

Below is a list of selected websites to help you get started locating reliable information on the web. To search the full selection of websites, click the Google Custom Search box on the left side of this page.

American College of Sports Medicine
ACSM is the largest sports medicine and exercise science organization in the world. With more than 45,000 members and certified professionals worldwide, ACSM is dedicated to advancing and integrating scientific research to provide educational and practical applications of exercise science and sports medicine.
Association for Applied Sport Psychology
Applied sport and exercise psychology involves extending theory and research into the field to educate coaches, athletes, parents, exercisers, fitness professionals, and athletic trainers about the psychological aspects of their sport or activity. A primary goal of professionals in applied sport and exercise psychology is to facilitate optimal involvement, performance, and enjoyment in sport and exercise.
American Society of Exercise Physiologists
The American Society of Exercise Physiologists, the professional organization representing and promoting the profession of exercise physiology, is committed to the professional development of exercise physiology, its advancement, and the credibility of exercise physiologists.
National Athletic Trainers' Association
College Athletic Trainers' Society
ECRI
Practice Guidelines - If you click on "Library" and then limit to "free," you can access many free practice guidelines.
EQUATOR
Nicholas Institute of Sports Medicine and Athletic Trauma
NISMAT was the world’s first hospital-based facility committed solely to the study of sports medicine, and has since played a key role in advancing the field, as well as redefining its focus.
CDC FastStats - Physical Activity
President's Council on Fitness and Nutrition
A comprehensive source of information on physical activity, nutrition, and obesity in the United States.
USDA - Fitness and Sports Nutrition
A variety of fitness and sports nutrition topics and resources from organizations and institutes that specialize in sports medicine and exercise science research.
USDA - Nutrition for Athletes
A variety of topics and resources from organizations and institutes that specialize in sports medicine and exercise science research regarding nutrition for athletes.
PROSPERO
an international database of prospectively registered systematic reviews in health and social care, welfare, public health, education, crime, justice, and international development, where there is a health related outcome

Google Custom Search

Use the Google Custom Search box below to simultaneously search over 75 Wellness & Therapeutic-related websites!