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1. Athletic Training
2. Health
3. Physical Education and Health Journals
4. Physical Education Links
5. Professional Organizations

Athletic Training

1. Occupational and Physical Therapy
   A database of links related to Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Athletic Training, Education Programs, Employment, Commercial Sites and other Internet resources.

Health

1. American Federation for Aging Research
   Official site of the American Federation for Aging Research, dedicated to helping scientists begin and further careers in aging research and geriatric medicine.
2. American Cancer Society
   Official site of the American Cancer Society.  Offers patient services, resources and research materials to help with understanding and dealing with this life threatening disease.
3. American Diabetes Association
   Official site of the American Diabetes Association.
4. Centers for Disease Control & Prevention
   Official site of the CDC. Provides news, data, funding, publications and a research for dieseases.
5. Hardin Directory of Health Sources
   Links to various health sites provided by the University of Iowa.
6. Healthfinder
   A database of links to help you find information on a variety of health topics. A service of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
7. HealthWeb
   Links aimed at assisting health care professionals as well as consumers in meeting their health information needs.
8. Healthworld
   24-hour health resource center-a virtual health village where you can access the information, services and products to help design a wellness-based lifestyle.
9. Hypertension
   Hypertension, Dialysis, and Clinical Nephrology is a place for physicians and nurses who treat patients with renal disease. Here physicians and nurses can find answers to frequently asked hypertension, dialysis, and nephrology questions.
10. Mayo Health Clinic
    Excercises and information for planning a healthier lifestyle.
11. OncoLINK:Cancer Links
    University of Pennsylvania Cancer Center site dedicated to providing information on cancer research and cancer related materials.

Physical Education and Health Journals

1. ACSM's Health & Fitness Journal
   Jounal dedicated to health and fitness.
2. American Academy of Pediatrics
   Read about news and events regarding the overall health and well-being of children.
3. American Journal of Clinical Nutrition
   Find important information related to health and nutrition.
4. American Journal of Physiology
   Medical journal providing news and information in physiology.
5. British Journal of Sports Medicine
   International journal featuring the latest advances in research and clinical practice of sports medicine, sports injury management, exercise physiology, sports psychology, physiotherapy and exercise and health epidemiology.
6. European Journal of Applied Physiology and Occupational Physiology
   Features original research utilising a wide range of techniques and approaches which can contribute to our understanding of the function of the intact healthy human body under a variety of conditions.
7. Elsevier Science
   A site dedicated to the publication and dissemination of literature covering the broad spectrum of scientific endeavors.
8. Internet Journal of Health Promotion
9. JAMA
   Journal dedicated to promoting the science and art of medicine and the betterment of the public health.
10. Journal of Experimental Psychology
    The focus of the journal is on empirical studies that increase theoretical understanding of human perception and performance, but machine and animal studies that reflect on human capabilities may also be published.
11. Journal of Nutrition
    The official publication of ASNS. Contents include peer-reviewed research papers covering all aspects of experimental nutrition; special articles such as critical reviews and biographies of prominent nutrition scientists; and commentaries on controversial issues in nutrition.
12. Journal of Sport Sciences
    Publishes articles on various aspects of the sports sciences covering a number of disciplinary bases, including anatomy, biochemistry, biomechanics, psychology, sociology, as well as ergonomics, kinanthropometry and other interdisciplinary perspectives.
13. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise
    MSSE is the Official Journal of the American College of Sports Medicine.
14. PE Journals in the CofC Library
15. Physical Education Digest
    A quarterly magazine that provides the latest ideas, tips, coaching cues and research on sports, fitness and physical education topics from around the world - condensed into brief, easy-to-understand articles that you can really use.
16. Sports Medicine, Training and Rehabilitation
    Aims to provide a scientific yet practical approach to areas such as exercise, athletics and all sports activities. In addition, injury prevention, recognition, evaluation, management, treatment and rehabilitation are emphasized.

Physical Education Links

1. American Alliance for Health
   Promotes active, creative, healthy lifestyles by improving educational and community programs. Find out about membership and services.
2. American Master Teacher Program
   Describes instructional programs for physical educators. Check conference dates, register for a workshop, and get a list of recommended reading.
3. American Sport Education Program
   Read articles and coaching guides, or request a brochure. Program offers physical education courses for coaches, educators, and parents.
4. Game Time
   Physical education instructor shares lesson plans for basketball, volleyball, soccer, football, and other activities.
5. Human Kinetics Homepage
   Select from a variety of physical education fields by subject. Lists include: news in the field, associations, conferences career and job information and links to other sites.
6. National Association for Physical Education in Higher Education
   An organization for professionals in higher education who have a variety of teaching, research, coaching and management responsibilities in physical education.
7. National Association for Sport and Physical Education
   Read FAQs, get conference dates, read newsletters, or complete a membership application.
8. New York State Assoc. for Health and Physical Education
   Organization dedicated to the promotion of physical education, recreation, and dance posts conference dates and links for educators.
9. PE Summer Program
   Central Washington University summer camp program. Provides training and other physical development programs for children and adults.
10. Palaestra: Forum of Sport, Physical Education & Recreation For Those with Disabilities
    Magazine resource for individuals with disabilities, their families, and professionals in the field of adapted physical activity.
11. Physical Education Central
    Explore lesson plans and wellness tips, browse products for PE classes, post a message, read the newsletter, and check the workshop schedule.
12. Sportsmedia
    Dutch international non-profit organization for p.e. teachers, coaches and professors. Provides lesson plans, sports links and pen-pals.
13. The Web Page of Charles E. Hill
    Professor and department chair of the department of Health and Physical Education Office at the College of New Jersey.
14. The Gateway
    The Gateway to Educational Materials. Lesson plans and other excercises to help you teach physical education.

Professional Organizations

1. Aerobics and Fitness Association of America
   Links members, consumers, corporate subscribers, and allied professionals throughout the world with a group of dynamic fitness services. Find info on aerobics certification, a personal trainer and fitness facts.
2. American College of Sports Medicine
   Promotes and integrates scientific research, education, and practical applications of sports medicine and exercise science to maintain and enhance physical performance, fitness, health, and quality of life. Membership required.
3. American Heart Association
   The American Heart Association dedicated to providing you with education and information on fighting heart disease and stroke.
4. American Medical Association (AMA)
   Founded over 150 years ago, AMA's strategic agenda remains rooted in its historic commitment to standards, ethics, excellence in medical education and practice, and advocacy on behalf of the medical profession and the patients it serves.
5. American Society for Clinical Nutrition
   The primary focus of the journal is the publication of basic and clinical studies relevant to human nutrition. Membership required.
6. American Society of Exercise Physiologists
   The Society is dedicated to unifying all exercise physiologists in the United States and worldwide to promote and support the study, practice, teaching, research, and development of the exercise physiology profession. Membership required.
7. Center for Disease Control
   Official site of the CDC.
8. Department of Health and Human Services
   United States government's principal agency for protecting the health of all Americans and providing essential human services, especially for those who are least able to help themselves.
9. Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
   This organization was founded in October 1945 with a mandate to raise levels of nutrition and standards of living, to improve agricultural productivity, and to better the condition of rural populations.
10. Food and Drug Administration
    FDA is a public health agency, charged with protecting American consumers by enforcing the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act and several related public health laws.
11. Gatorade Sports Science Institute (GSSI)
    Created in 1988 by The Gatorade Company to foster and share education, service and research in sports nutrition and other aspects of exercise science and active lifestyles.
12. National Institute of Health
    The NIH conducts research in its own laboratories; supports the research of non-Federal scientists in universities, medical schools, hospitals, and research institutions; helps in the training of research investigators; and fosters communication of biomedical information.
13. National Strength and Conditioning Association
    Their goal is to unify members and facilitate a professional exchange of ideas in strength development as it relates to the improvement of athletic performance and fitness.
14. President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports
    Mission is to coordinate and promote opportunities in physical activity, fitness, and sports for all Americans, as directed by Executive Order 12345, as amended.
15. USDA Food and Nutrition Information Center
    Search for nutrition information through publications.