Resources for Kinesiology
This guide provides resources for Kinesiology, including online health promotion and wellness. In addition to offering select eBooks and eJournals, the guide provides the tools needed to access resources specific to individual needs. Web links included.
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Professional Associations
- Academy of Nutrition and DieteticsThe Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics is the world's largest organization of nutrition and dietetics practitioners
- Aerobic and Fitness Association of America (AFAA)Our vision isn't to just change bodies — but to advance the lives of instructors and those they guide through their own personal fitness journeys.
- American College Health Association (ACHA)Through advocacy, research and education, ACHA stands at the forefront of issues that impact the health and wellness of our college students
- American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)ACSM advances and integrates scientific research to provide educational and practical applications of exercise science and sports medicine.
- American Council on Exercise (ACE)As the leading nonprofit organization certifying health coaches and exercise professionals, the American Council on Exercise (ACE) seeks to get people moving worldwide.
- American Kinesiology AssociationThe American Kinesiology Association promotes and enhances kinesiology as a unified field of study and advances its many applications.
- American Kinesiotherapy AssociationThe mission of the AKTA is to support the rehabilitative services of Registered Kinesiotherapists while promoting the health and wellness of all populations including Veterans and individuals with functional limitations.
- American Orthopaedic Society for Sports MedicineWe cultivate evidence-based knowledge, provide extensive educational programming, and promote emerging research that advances the science and practice of sports medicine.
- American Physical Therapy AssociationOur association advocates for positive change, raises public awareness, advances evidence-based practice, supports the continued growth of our members, and develops the next generation.
- American Psychological Association, Division 47 – Exercise and Sport PsychologyDiv. 47 represents the field of exercise and sport psychology; an interdisciplinary specialization that cuts across psychology and the sport sciences.
- American School Health AssociationCollectively, ASHA is working to lead efforts to prioritize school-based approaches that promote lifelong health, build a community to support the whole child, and activate champions of school health.
- American Society for NutritionASN is a leader in keeping nutrition professionals up to date on the latest science and trends, and we embrace new technologies to broaden knowledge in innovative ways.
- American Society of Biomechanics (ASB)The mission of the ASB is to foster the advancement, communication, and application of biomechanics to benefit society.
- American Society of Exercise Physiologists (ASEP)As a national non-profit professional organization, the American Society of Exercise Physiologists (ASEP) is committed to the advancement of exercise physiologists as healthcare professionals.
- Association for Applied Sport Psychology (AASP)AASP is the premier association that ensures every performer has the resources to strengthen their inner edge through the advancement and application of excellence in mental performance and mental health.
- Louisiana Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance (LAHPERD)Founded in 1934, the aim of this organization is to improve the quality of life through health and fitness and recreational activities. LAHPERD is an affiliate of SHAPE America
- Move UnitedMove United uses sports to push what's possible so everyone, regardless of ability, has equal access to sports and recreation in their community.
- National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA)The National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA) is the professional membership association for certified athletic trainers and others who support the athletic training profession.
- National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA)The NSCA exists to empower a community of professionals to maximize their impact through disseminating evidence-based knowledge and its practical application by offering industry-leading certifications, research journals, career development services, networking opportunities, and continuing education.
- North American Society for Pediatric Exercise Medicine (NASPEM)NASPEM’s mission is to promote exercise science, physical activity, and fitness in the health and medical care of children and adolescents.
- North American Society for Sport Management (NASSM)The mission of the North American Society for Sport Management (NASSM) is to promote, stimulate, and encourage study, research, scholarly writing, and professional development in the area of sport management.
- North American Society for the Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity (NASPSPA)The purpose of NASPSPA is to develop and advance the study of Motor Behavior (development, learning, and control) and Sport and Exercise Psychology.
- North American Society for the Sociology of Sport (NASSS)The North American Society for the Sociology of Sport (NASSS) exists to promote, stimulate, and encourage the sociological study of play, games, sport and contemporary physical culture.
- SHAPE America – Society of Health and Physical EducatorsServes as the voice for 200,000+ health and physical education professionals across the United States.
Non-Governmental Resources
- Center for Movement Education and ResearchCMER is a non-profit organization dedicated to educating all people on the role of movement in human development, education, health and creativity.
- Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE)The Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization serving the public and profession by establishing and ensuring compliance with accreditation standards that facilitate quality outcomes, continuous improvement, innovation and diversity to enhance athletic training education.
- Exercise is Medicine (EIM)The vision of EIM is to make physical activity assessment and promotion a standard in clinical care, connecting health care with evidence-based physical activity resources for people everywhere of all abilities.
- ExRx.netExRx.net began in 1999 as a resource for exercise professionals, coaches, and fitness enthusiasts.
- Gatorade Sports Science Institute (GSSI)The mission of GSSI is to help athletes optimize their health and performance through research, innovation, education and service in hydration and nutrition science.
- InnerbodyTo provide objective, science-based information and advice that helps you make health-related decisions and enjoy a healthier, happier lifestyle.
- International Federation of Sports Medicine (FIMS)FIMS is strongly committed to the promotion and development of Sports Medicine throughout the world.
- National Center on Health, Physical Activity and Disability (NCHPAD)NCHPAD seeks to help people with disability and other chronic health conditions achieve health benefits through increased participation in all types of physical and social activities, including fitness and aquatic activities, recreational and sports programs, adaptive equipment usage, and more.
- National Commission for Health Education Credentialing, Inc.NCHEC's vision is to promote, improve, and protect the health of people through upholding the highest quality standards in health education certifications.
- NCAA Injury Surveillance ProgramThe Injury Surveillance Program is a data collection initiative designed to track and analyze medical illnesses and injuries that result from sport participation.
- PE CentralPE Central provides lesson plans and information about effective physical education practices and programs.
- Sport Information Resource Centre (SIRC)SIRC is committed to engaging with organizations and individuals involved in the development of sport, recreation and physical education in Canada and around the world, to enhance the capacity of our shared community to foster growth and the pursuit of excellence.
U.S. Government Resources
- Centers for Disease Control and PreventionCDC is the nation’s leading science-based, data-driven, service organization that protects the public’s health.
- Data.govThe home of the U.S. Government’s open data.
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- Federal Interagency Forum on Child and Family Statistics (Forum)The Federal Interagency Forum on Child and Family Statistics (Forum) is a collection of 23 Federal government agencies involved in research and activities related to children and families.
- National Institutes of Health (NIH)A part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, NIH is the largest biomedical research agency in the world.
- National Library of MedicineThe world’s largest biomedical library, NLM maintains and makes available a vast print collection and produces electronic information resources on a wide range of topics
- Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (ODPHP)The Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (ODPHP) encourages all Americans to lead healthy and active lives. We accomplish this by establishing and promoting national public health priorities, translating science into policy, guidance, and tools, and working to improve health literacy and equitable access to clear and actionable health information.
- U.S. Department of Health & Human ServicesHHS has 11 operating divisions, including eight agencies in the U.S. Public Health Service and three human services agencies. These divisions administer a wide variety of health and human services and conduct life-saving research for the nation, protecting and serving all Americans.
- USDA Fitness and Sports NutritionExplore pre- and post-workout nutrition guidance for recreational and competitive athletes.