There are excellent web resources for research and study in the areas of human performance and fitness.
Top Recommended Sites:
ACSM: American College of Sports Medicine. ACSM's mission is to advance and interpret scientific research to provide educational and practical applications of exercise science and sports medicine.
NSCA: National Strength and Conditioning Association. Resources for advancing the strength and conditioning profession.
Fitness/Personal Training:
American Council on Exercise (ACE). Provides certification for exercise professionals and health coaches.
American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (AAHPERD). National association provides support and assistance for professionals in PE, recreation, fitness, sports and coaching, health education, and dance.
National Federation of Personal Trainers. Provides education and leadership for fitness professionals.
NATA: National Athletic Trainers' Association. Provides resources for education and certification of athletic trainers.
Nutrition:
American Nutrition Association. Non-profit organization with a mission to education, certify, advocate, and connect in the field of nutrition.
American Society for Nutrition. Mission to advance the science, education, and practice of nutrition.
Occupational Therapy:
American Occupational Therapy Association. Represents more than 23,000 occupational therapists, occupational therapy assistants, and occupational therapy students to advance occupational therapy practice, education, and research.
American Occupational Therapy Foundation. Supports occupational research and increases public understanding through grants, scholarships, programs, and publications.
National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy. Promotes and maintains standards of professional conduct in occupational therapy practice.
Physical Therapy:
The American Physical Therapy Association. The professional association for physical therapists, physical therapy assistants, and students of physical therapy. This is the place to learn about careers, education, patient care, and the practice of physical therapy.
The Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy. What you need to know about getting licensed, the national physical therapy exam, and continuing education.
Sports Management:
Sports Management Degree Hub. Includes articles and information about the field of sports management.
North American Society for Sport Management. NASSM's mission is to promote, stimulate, and encourage study, research, scholarly writing, and professional development in the area of sport management - both theoretical and applied aspects.
