Websites need to be evaluated before using them for academic research. Although there is a lot of high quality information available on the internet, it can be buried. Use these websites to help you sort out the good from the bad:
ACSM is the largest sports medicine and exercise science organization in the world. With more than 50,000 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.
APTA seeks to improve the health and quality of life of individuals in society by advancing physical therapist practice, education, and research, and by increasing the awareness and understanding of physical therapy's role in the nation's health care system.
The American School Health Association (ASHA) is a vital organization for practitioners in school health. Health educators, physical education teachers, counselors, nurses, and administrators are among the providers represented by ASHA’s membership. The mission of ASHA is to create an environment in every school in which every student can learn and succeed.
ICSSPE is the world’s largest network of organizations and institutions concerned with sport, sport science and physical education, accounting for millions of people. By fostering sport, exercise, education and health, ICSSPE contributes to the development of human society. The organization operates with the intention to investigate for a better scientific understanding of all facets of human movement; educate for a better quality of life and improved health for all people; and advocate for the benefits related to an active lifestyle and the ethical values inherent in sporting activity.
The professional membership association for certified athletic trainers and others who support the athletic training profession. The mission of the National Athletic Trainers' Association is to represent, engage and foster the continued growth and development of the athletic training profession and athletic trainers as unique health care providers.
The NSCA provides access to the latest research findings, the most advanced techniques, and the most up-to-date conditioning practices and injury prevention methods. It brings together a diverse group of professionals from the sport science, athletic, allied health, and fitness industries. Includes free training videos and podcasts, etc.
SHAPE America offers an array of programs, products, and services for the health educator in a school setting including elementary, middle school and high school.
From the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute. Measures health factors of every county in the United States.
MedlinePlus is the National Institutes of Health's Web site for patients and their families and friends. Produced by the National Library of Medicine, the world’s largest medical library, it brings you information about diseases, conditions, and wellness issues in language you can understand. MedlinePlus offers reliable, up-to-date health information, anytime, anywhere, for free.
The Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR ) series is prepared by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Often called “the voice of CDC,” the MMWR series is the agency’s primary vehicle for scientific publication of timely, reliable, authoritative, accurate, objective, and useful public health information and recommendations.