Library: Sports & Exercise Studies: Web Resources

Web Resources

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.
Healthfinder - U.S. Department of Health & Human Services
National Institutes of Health
Team USA

Fitness Blogs

Personal trainer assisting and correcting a client during a fitball stretching exercise. source

- NYTimes Wellness Section

- NCSF Blog

- Wellness Word Blog

- Fitness 360 Marketing Blog

- Sports Injury Clinic

Professional Associations and Certifications

Local area children test their fitness skills during a Junior Seal Fitness Challenge at Warner Park organized by the Navy and the Chattanooga Parks and Recreation Department. (U.S. Navy photo by Senior Chief Mass Communication Specialist Gary Ward/Released) source

Athletics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA)
AFAA delivers comprehensive cognitive and practical education for fitness professionals, grounded in industry research, using both traditional and innovative modalities.
American Council on Exercise (ACE)
The American Council on Exercise® is a nonprofit organization committed to enriching quality of life through safe and effective exercise and physical activity.
International Sports Sciences Association (ISSA)
The International Sports Sciences Association (ISSA) is a distance education institution and certifying agency committed to students' fitness education and professional goals.
National Academy of Sports Medicine
The National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) is a global leader in providing evidence-based certifications and advanced credentials to health and fitness professionals.
National Strength and Conditioning Association
The National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) is an international nonprofit educational association founded in 1978.
National Federation of Professional Trainers
The National Federation of Professional Trainers (NFPT) has been certifying fitness trainers since 1988 and offers a foundational education and credential to those who seek personal fitness trainer employment.
Yoga Alliance
Yoga Alliance is the national education and support organization for Yoga in the United States.
IDEA Health & Fitness Association
An organization of fitness and wellness professionals including personal trainers, group fitness instructors, fitness directors and fitness business owners
Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association
The first organization solely dedicated to meeting the unique needs and challenges of the collegiate strength and conditioning coach,

Sports & Exercise Studies: Web Resources

Web Resources

Fitness Blogs

Professional Associations and Certifications

Sources for Statistics