Athletic Training

Statistical data compiled by the Kaiser Family Foundation.

"Since 1984, the Monitoring and Evaluation to Assess and Use Results Demographic and Health Surveys (MEASURE DHS) project has provided technical assistance to more than 260 surveys in over 90 countries, advancing global understanding of health and population trends in developing countries."

Statistical data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

a FREE database administered by a group out of Australia. It is comprised of numerous randomized, controlled trials, systematic reviews, etc and give a score to assess the level of evidence and quality of research the study possesses making it easier for students and researchers to assess the quality of research. It does not have a large number of full text articles available for download for the students to access but it does point them in the right direction and allow them to find some that they might find useful.

"AFAA is the world's largest fitness and TeleFitness® educator."

"The American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (AAHPERD) is the largest organization of professionals supporting and assisting professionals involved in physical education, recreation, fitness, sport and coaching, dance, health education and promotion, and all specialties related to achieving a healthy and active lifestyle."

The ACSM has 45,000 members and certified professionals from 90 countries. They represent 70 occupations within the sports medicine field.

"The American Council on Exercise® is a nonprofit organization committed to enriching quality of life through safe and effective exercise and physical activity."

"The Board of Certification, Inc. (BOC) was incorporated in 1989 to provide a certification program for entry-level Athletic Trainers (ATs)."

CAATE "develops, maintains, and promotes appropriate minimum education standards of quality athletic training programs. CAATE accredits Professional, Post-Professional and Residency Programs in Athletic Training."

"The Cooper Institute (CI), established in 1970, is a 501.c.3. nonprofit research and education organization dedicated globally to preventive medicine. The Institute’s founder, Kenneth H. Cooper, M.D., M.P.H., the 'Father of Aerobics,' was an Air Force physician who became interested in the role of exercise in preserving health."

"Since 1982, IDEA has provided health and fitness professionals with unbiased research, educational resources and industry leadership."

"Established in 1984, the Missouri Athletic Trainers' Association is a not-for-profit organization of athletic trainers and other allied health personnel concerned with the care of athletes."

"NATA is the professional membership association for certified athletic trainers and others who support the athletic training profession."

The "source for Certified Health Education Specialist and Master Certified Health Education Specialist news and events."

"The NSCA is an international nonprofit educational association founded in 1978. Evolving from a membership of 76, the association now serves nearly 30,000 members in 52 countries. Drawing upon its vast network of members, the NSCA develops and presents the most advanced information regarding strength training and conditioning practices, injury prevention, and research findings."