sports med associations

international federation of sports medicine

promote and study the development of sports medicine throughout the world, over 100+ countries, multi disciplinary

american academy of family physicians

promote/maintain high quality standards fro family doctors who are providing continuing comprehensive health care to public, team physicians (many) are members

national athletic trainers association (NATA)

represent, engage, foster the continuous growth and development of the athletic training profession and athletic trainers as unique health care providers

american college of sports

patterned under FIMS, interested in study of all aspects of sports, membership composed medical doctors, doctors of philosophy, physical educator, ATs, coaches, exercise physiologists, biomechanists, etc

american orthopaedic society for sports med

encourage and support scientific research in orthopedic sports medicine, develop methods fro safer, more productive and enjoyable fitness programs and sports participation - members receive specialized training in sports med., surgical procedures, injury prevention, and rehab

national strength and conditioning association

facilitate, advancement in science and education in strength development and conditioning - 60000+ in more than 52 countries - nationally accredited certification programs

academy of pediatrics sports committee

educate all physicians, especially peds. about special needs of kids in sports - publish policy statements, pre-participation physical examination guidelines, and literature on sports training/injury prevention

american physical therapy association, sports physical therapy section

provide a forum to establish collegial relations between physical therapists, PTAs and PT students interested in sports PT - promotes prevention, recognition, Tx, and rehab in injuries

national academy of sports medicine

190,000 + members - development, refinement, implementation of educational programs for fitness, performance and sports medicine professionals - offers variety of certifications