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Internet Resources for Health and Exercise Sciences
General Information | Sports Medicine, Athletics and Fitness | Sport Management, Recreation and Leisure | Other, Including Local Resources
General Information
- Links of Interest — Stephen F. Austin State University
A very broad collection of resources that provides a good starting point for most related areas in physical education, athletics and recreation. It includes links to the home pages of university departments, organizations and institutes, and also a journal list that links to tables of contents of publications in the field. - Yahoo! — Recreation: Sports
This unlimited list of sports topics is part of the Yahoo group of classifications.. It includes not only individual sport links but also a connection to the daily news in sports through various media home pages; for example, ESPN, Sports Illustrated, USA Today Sports, and CNN Sports. - American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance(AAHPERD)
This link to the home page of the foremost organization in the field includes connections to the six member associations that are its affiliates: The American Association for Active Lifestyles and Fitness, The American Association for Health Education, The American Association for Leisure and Recreation, The National Association for Girls and Women In Sport, The National Association for Sport and Physical Education, and The National Dance Association. - The World Wide Web Virtual Library: Sport
Categorized by subject, this is the sports home page of the World Wide Web Virtual Library. Although some of the links are repetitive to those provided in other sites, this page provides access to a search engine so that the user can locate very specific information. Also useful are the sections for “other Sports Servers” and “Sports-related Newsgroups”. - Scholarly Sport Sites
“This subject directory brings together the websites which will assist the serious sports researcher, kinesiology librarian, sport information specialist, college/university student and faculty.”
Jump to top of page.Sports Medicine, Athletics and Fitness
- MedWeb: Sports Medicine
Included in this page is a good breakdown of topics in the field with links to relevant sites. Physical therapy, physiology, pediatrics, women's health, and disabilities are only some of the subjects that are treated here in their relationship with sports medicine. Discussion groups, conferences and calendars are other categories of interest. - The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)
ACSM is the largest and most respected sports medicine and exercise science organization. Its Web page includes links to related topics such as certification programs, meetings, research grants, and publications. Several journals are included in the publications section but, without subscribing, the connections provide access to tables of contents only. - Yahoo! — Health: Fitness
Yahoo provides an eclectic approach with links to some of the most prevalent fields associated with fitness; such as, aerobics, bodybuilding, health clubs, running, triathlons, walking, and yoga. There are also connections to related companies, directories, events, and organizations. - The National Athletic Trainers' Association
This is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to improving the health and well-being of athletes. The site concentrates on information on such issues as injury, careers, membership, and the role of the athletic trainer. There are other “links of interest” and directory type information accessible from this page. - National Association for Sport and Physical Education
(NASPE)
The home page of one of the major organizations related to sports and physical education containing information and links on resources and supportive services needed to promote and improve physical activity and fitness. - PE CENTRAL
This site, for physical education teachers, students and interested others, has the goal of providing the latest information on contemporary developmentally appropriate physical education programs for children and youth. Lesson plans are included.
Sport Management, Recreation and Leisure
- National Recreation & Park Association (NRPA)
This national, non-profit organization is dedicated to advancing parks, recreation and environmental efforts to enhance the quality of life for all people. Highlights of the home page are links to information on healthy lifestyles, playground safety, and efforts to provide services to older adults. A listing of regional offices with addresses and phone numbers is a useful addition as are the descriptions of various NRPA publications. - Park Net, The National Park Service
The site of the United States National Park Service gives well-organized information on all the national parks. It includes links to the home page of each park plus all the information needed for visits. There is also a search engine setup to find types of parks, such as seashore, by geographical location. - Sport Management Info Centre
Provides links to many sport management information sites and related organizations, such as those concerned with marketing, human resources, finance, organizational structure and behavior, ethics, policy development and more. - Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association(SGMA)
This site includes information on products, market reports and studies, access to industry press releases, and a link to current legislative action in the field.
Other, Including Local Resources
- College of Health Sciences — University of Delaware
This resource, the home page of the College, consists of a description that includes both department and academic information. The Department of Health, Nutrition and Exercise Sciences has four bachelor degree programs, a minor in Coaching Science and Master of Science Degrees in three areas. General student information is provided plus a link to other related World Wide Web sites. - University of Delaware Athletics
This is the home page of the athletics programs that includes general information, schedules, media guides, team descriptions, and a recap of past athletic seasons. The University of Delaware competes through several different athletic conferences with most sports competing in the Colonial Athletic Association. - The North American Society for Sport
History
A good source for sports history information. The Society supports local, national and international organizations for the purpose of encouraging study and research in the history of sport. - Gender Equity in Sports
An up-to-date site focusing on gender equity in sports sponsored by the University of Iowa. - SRLA: Sport and Recreation Law Association
The association's page includes links to related conferences, printed resources, sports law web sites, gender equity sports information, grant and award programs, and more.
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Last modified: 09/02/08
