The Virtual Library of Sport
http://sportsvl.com/
Provides links to pages about specific sports and more.
LA84 Foundation (Online Journals and Studies)
http://search.la84foundation.org/
The LA84 Foundation maintains a virtual archive that includes the Journal of
Sport History (1974-1999); Sporting Traditions (1984-2000);
Journal
of Olympic History (1992-2000); Iron Game History (1990-2000);
International
Sports Studies (1999-2000); and other publications. Locate articles
on your topic through a keyword search. Articles are provided in full-text.
Nicholas Institute of Sports Medicine
and Athletic Trauma
http://www.nismat.org/
Includes resources in the areas of exercise physiology, physical therapy
and athletic training.
The Physician
and Sportsmedicine
http://www.physsportsmed.com/
Back issues to 1996 (with full text of articles). Searchable. Personal
health section for active individuals, how to earn CME credits, and resource
center with industry links.
MedlinePlus:
Sports Injuries
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/sportsinjuries.html
Extensive links to high quality information on sports injuries provided
by the National Library of Medicine.
National Center for Catastrophic
Sport Injury Research
http://www.unc.edu/depts/nccsi/
Located at the University of North Carolina, the Center "collects and
disseminates death and permanent disability sports injury data that involve
brain and/or spinal cord injuries." Data are collected on seventeen sports
incluing Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country Skiing, Field Hockey, Football,
Gymnastics, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track,
Volleyball, Water Polo, and Wrestling. The website includess annual reports
and data on catastrophic sports injuries, with an emphasis on football
injuries. The center's general annual report includes a "Special Section
on Cheerleading" with samples of cheerleading injuries.
Sports Medicine on the Web
http://www.sportsmedicine.com/
A straightforward directory of useful web sites.
GetBodySmart - An Online Examination
of Human Anatomy and Physiology
http://www.getbodysmart.com/
Visually Learn About the Human Body Using Interactive "Flash"
Animations in this fully animated and interactive eBook about human anatomy
and physiology. Contains free tutorials and quizzes that help explain the
body's complex physiological interactions and illustrate its important
anatomical landmarks.
National Athletic Trainers Association
http://www.nata.org
Provides information about education for Certified Athletic Trainers
and information on illnesses, injuries, injury statistics and news about
the field of athletic training.
American Fitness Professionals
& Associates
http://www.afpafitness.com/
Over 600 articles on topics related to fitness and health are offered
free of charge through this organization's web site.
Medicine and Nutrition
Web Sites
http://lib.westfield.ma.edu/med&nut.htm
Links to web pages related to health, nutrition, dietary supplements,
women's health and alternative medicine.
PE CENTRAL
http://www.pecentral.org/
Provides links to sites on various topics including: Adapted PE, lesson
plans, professional information, instructional resources, job center, etc.
Education
World: Physical Education & Health
http://www.educationworld.com/pe_health/
This site includes Lesson Plans for various age groups.
See also Wilderness Leadership and Survival Skills: Recommended Websites.
EElink: Environmental Education on the
Internet
http://eelink.net/
Gives links to teaching ideas & activities, environmental information
(endangered species, pollution, etc.) and job opportunities.
The
Wilderness Education Training Manual Series
http://carhart.wilderness.net/index.cfm?fuse=curriculum
Free K-12 curriculum guides and materials for educators and wilderness
leaders.
Center for Environmental Education
http://www.ceeonline.org/
Recommended web sites and resources for educators integrating environmental
education into the K-12 experience. Part of the Antioch New England Institute.
Outdoor Action
http://www.princeton.edu/~oa/index.shtml/
While some information is specific to Princeton University students,
information on wilderness skills, backpacking, climbing, etc. is useful
to everyone interested in these areas.
URL: http://lib.westfield.ma.edu/movesci.htm
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