ASSOCIATIONS (Scholarly/Expert/Specialist)
NOTE: Most of these scholarly sport association websites include information on the organization's goals or purpose, executive officers, educational and job opportunities, conferences, and publications. Many contain a list of websites to related organizations. Annotations are included for other important features. (Please note that some organizations are listed without URL links. Contact the Website Editor if the URL is known. Please supply the address)
- Associations for Amateur Athletes
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Athletes Association of Canada (Athletes CAN)
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International Association of Athletes Against Drugs (IAAAD)
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National Alliance of African American Athletes (NAAAA)
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National Association of Shooting Sports Athletes
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National College Players Association
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US National Soccer Team Players Association
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World Masters Athletics (WMA)
- Formerly: the World Athletics Veterans Association (WAVA)
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World Olympians Association / Association Mondiale des Olympiens(AMO/WOA)
- Associations for Professional Athletes
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Canadian Football League Players' Assocation (CFLPA)
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Major League Baseball Players Association
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National Hockey League Players' Association (NHLPA)
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National Basketball Players Association
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Professional Hockey Players' Association (PHPA), Canada
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Professional Lacrosse Players Association (PLPA)
- This section is divided into two parts: US / Canadian Coaches Associations and International/Other National Coaches Associations
- United States / Canadian Coaches Associations
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American Baseball Coaches Association (ABCA)
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American Football Coaches Association (AFCA)
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American Riding Instructors Association (ARIA)
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American Swimming Coaches Association (ASCA)
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American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA)
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American Women's Hockey Coaches Association (AWHCA)
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Black Coaches Association (BCA)
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Coaches of Canada
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Canadian Swimming Coaches and Teachers Association (CSCA)
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Coaching Association of Canada (CAC)
- Also on this website is a list of National Coaching Institutes where coaches can upgrade their coaching expertise to a Diploma in High Performace Coaching, Level 4.
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College Swimming Coaches Association of America (CSCAA)
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Fencing Coaches of Canada
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Golf Coaches Association of America (GCAA)
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Intercollegiate Women's Lacrosse Coaches Association (IWLCA)
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National Association of Collegiate Gymnastics Coaches (NACGC)
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National Association of Underwater Instructors (NAUI)
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National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA)
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National Football League Coaches Association (NFLCA)
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National Field Hockey Coaches Association (NFHCA)
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National Golf Coaches Association (NGCA)
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National High School Athletic Coaches Association (NHSACA)
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National High School Baseball Coaches Association (BCA)
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National High School Coaches Association (NHSCA)
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National Interscholastic Swimming Coaches Association (NISCA)
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National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA)
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National Soccer Coaches Association of Canada (NSCAC)
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National Wrestling Coaches Association (NWCA)
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National Youth Sport Coaches Association (NYSCA)
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Positive Coaching Alliance
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Professional Association of Boating Instructors (PABI)
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Professional Golf Teachers Association of America
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Professional Skaters Association (PSA)
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Professional Tennis Registry (US)
- Provides education and international certification to tennis teaching professionals and coaches.
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United States Cross Country Coaches Association (USCCCA)
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United States Elite Coaches Association for Men's Gymnastics (USECAFMG)
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United States Fencing Coaches Association (USFCA)
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United States Golf Teachers Federation (USGTF)
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United States Track&Field and Cross-Country Coaches Association (USTFCCA)
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Women's Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA)
- International/Other National Coaches Associations
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Australian Swimming Coaches & Teachers Association (ASCTA)
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Australian Track and Field Coaches Association (ATFCA)
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International Association of High Performance Sports Training Centers (IAHPSTC)
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The International Coaches Association (ICA - Soccer)
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International Council for Coach Education (ICCE)
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sports coach UK (formerly National Coaching Foundation)
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Amateur Athletic Union (AAU)
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College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA)
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National Alliance for Youth Sports (NAYS)
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National Association of Academic Advisors for Athletics (NAAAA)
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National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA)
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National Association of Sports Commissions (NASC)
- Has over 200 members including state sports commissions, convention and visitors bureaus, colleges and universitites, events rights holders, and sports vendors and suppliers.
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National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA)
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National Collegiate Athetics Association (NCAA)
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National Federation of State High School Associations (NFSHSA)
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National Intramural-Recreational Sports Association (NIRSA)
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National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)
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National Youth Sports Safety Foundation (NYSSF)
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Paul Robeson Research Center for Academic and Athletic Prowess
- This University of Michigan research center was created to challenge the current model of academic scholarship and sporting achievement in colleges and universities. The main goals are to research issues affecting African American student athletes and to emphasize holism in education and athletics.
NOTE: For dance therapy see Associations - Therapy/Trainers
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Australian Dance Council
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Dance Educators of America (DEA)
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International Association for Dance Medicine and Science (IADMS)
- Publishes the periodical, Journal of Dance Medicine and Science
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National Dance Association (NDA)
- One of the six associations within AAHPERD.
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National Dance Council of America (NDCA)
- "The official governing body for dancing in the US." Has a section on dance education.
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Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport (CCES)
- CCES is the agency in Canada that strives for a fair and ethical sport system by promoting drug free sport, equity, fair play, safety and non-violence. CCES manages the athlete drug testing program in Canada.
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United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA)
- Created as a result of recommendation of the USOC's Select Task Force on Externalization. Began operations Oct 1, 2000. Has IOC List of Prohibited Substances, press releases, drug reference hotline and other information.
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World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA/AMA)
- WADA was created in Lausanne on 10 November 1999 to promote and coordinate the fight against doping in sport.
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Aerobics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA)
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American Council on Exercise (ACE)
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American Fitness Professionals & Associates (AFPA)
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American Society of Exercise Physiologists (ASEP)
- Founded in 1997. This site also includes a Code of Ethics, ASEP Standards, certification information and access to their online journal, Journal of Exercise Physiology Online and Professionalization of Exercise Physiology.
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Australian Association for Exercise and Sport Science (AAESS)
- Founded in 1992, the AAESS site also includes their newsletter and Code of Ethics.
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British Association of Sport and Exercise Science (BASES)
- Publishes BASES newsletter and the periodical, Journal of Sports Science.
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Canadian Centre for Activity and Aging (CCAA)
- Established in 1986, the CCAA goals are to support, encourage and disseminate research into active lifestyles for older adults and act as a resource for Health Canada, and other organizations.
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Canadian Fitness and Lifestyle Research Institute (CFLRI)
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Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology
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Coalition for Active Living in Canada (CALC)/Coalition pour la vie active
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Cooper Institute (for Aerobic Research)
- Founded in 1970 by Kenneth H. Cooper, M.D., is a non-profit research organization dedicated to advancing research in physical fitness and healthy lifestyles.
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European Health and Fitness Association (EHFA)
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IDEA: Health & Fitness Association
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International Society for Aging and Physical Activity (ISAPA)
- Promotes research, clinical practice, and public policy initiatives in the area of aging and physical activity.
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International Society for Behaviorial Nutrition and Physical Activity
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International Sport Sciences Association (ISSA)
- Founded in 1988, ISSA's membership is composed of fitness trainers, aerobic instructors, trainers, coaches and physical therapists.
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Leadership for Health Communities
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National Association for Health and Fitness: the Network of State and Governor's Councils
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National Coalition for Promoting Physical Activity (NCPPA)
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President's Council for Physical Fitness and Sports (PCPFS)
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Association of Summer Olympic International Federations (ASOIF)
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The Commonwealth Games Federation
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Federation Internationale du Sport Universitaire (FISU) / International University Sports Federation
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General Association of International Sports Federations (AGFIS/GAISF)
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International Olympic Committee (IOC)
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Play the Games
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Action for Healthy Kids
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American Association for Health Education (AAHE)
- One of the six associations within AAHPERD
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American College Health Association (ACHA)
- Publishes the Journal of American college health (through Heldref Pubs).
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American Council on Science and Health (ACSH)
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American Dietetic Association (ADA)
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American School Health Association (ASHA)
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Canadian Council of Food and Nutrition/Conseil canadien des aliments et de la nutrition
- Formed by the merger of National Institute of Nutrition (NIN) and the Canadian Food Information Council
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Dietitians of Canada/Les dietetistes du Canada
- Publishes the Canadian Journal of Dietetic Practice and Research. Site has links to other nutrition sites
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Gatorade Sports Science Institute (Barrington, Il)
- Created in 1988 by the Gatorade Co. to conduct research in sports nutrition, exercise science and fitness.
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International Association for the Study of Obesity (IASO)
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International Society of Sports Nutrition
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National Council Against Health Fraud (NCAHF)
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National Wellness Institute (Wisconsin)
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North American Association for the Study of Obesity (NAASO)
- Publishes Obesity Research
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Wellness Councils of America (WCA)
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World Health Organization, Physical Activity Programme of the Dept. of NCD Prevention & Health Promotion
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Asociacion Espanola de Investigacion Social Aplicada al Deporte (AEISAD)
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Association for Professional Basketball Research (APBR)
- Founded in 1997 this organization has over 180 members who are interested in pro basketball history.
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Australian Society for Sports History (ASSH)
- Publishes Sporting Traditions, ASSH Special Studies.
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British Philosophy of Sport Association
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British Society of Sports History (BSSH)
- Publishes the periodical, The Sports Historian, which is available fulltext from no. 13, May 1993 to date.
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Citizenship Through Sports Alliance
- Is a coalition of professional and amateur athletics organizations in the US. Focuses on character, sportsmanship and fair play in sport.
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European Association for Sociology of Sport (EASS)
- Publishes: European Journal for Sport and Society, v1, no1, 2004-
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European Committee for Sport History / Comité Europeo de Historia del Deporte (CESH)
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European Fair Play Movement (EFPM)
- Publishes a newsletter called Play Fair!. See also the Declarations on Fair Play that are produced after each General Assembly, (1995 to date).
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European Observatoire of Sport and Employment (EOSE)
- EOSE is a European network of national and regional observatoires, public or not for profit, which are involved in several areas such as sport development, sport employment and qualifications.
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Institute for International Sport (IIT)
- Founded in 1986 the IIT is located at the University of Rhode Island. Website has sections on National Sportsmanship Day, the Scholar-Athlete Games, the International Scholar Athlete Hall of Fame, and the Center for Sports Parenting.
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International Association for the Philosophy of Sport (IAPS)
- Formerly called the Philosophic Society for the Study of Sport (PSSS). Publishes, through Human Kinetics, the Journal of the Philosophy of Sport
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International Fair Play Committee / Comité International pour le Fair Play
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International Skiing History Association (ISHA)
- Publishes the quarterly periodical called Skiing Heritage
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International Society for the History of Physical Education and Sport (ISHPES)
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International Society of Olympic Historians (ISOH)
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International Sociology of Sport Association / Association Internationale de Sociologie du Sport (ISSA/AISS)
- A sub-committee of the International Sociological Association and a member of the Associations Board of ICSSPE.
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International Sport and Culture Association (ISCA)
- An international association for sport, culture and youth organizations from all over the world, ISCA is interested in sport for all, youth sport, sport and cultural exchanges through sport festivals, seminars and tournaments.
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Japan Society of Sport Sociology (JSSS)
- Also has information on its periodical, The Japan Journal of Sport Sociology and the table of contents from v1, 1993 to date.
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Korean Society for the Sociology of Sport (KSSS)
- Information on this site is in Korean only.
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North American Society for Sport History (NASSH)
- The Directory of Scholars is available and has a keyword search engine to find names and special areas of research for those in the directory. Publishes the Journal of Sport History. Back issues in fulltext are now available at the LA 84 Foundation
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North American Society for the Sociology of Sport / Societe Nord-Americaine de Sociologie du Sport (NASSS)
- Has a 2 part Directory of Experts in Sport Sociology. Part 1 is organized by topic (e.g. African Americans, Athlete's rights, Athletic careers/retirement), and includes name of expert and affiliation. Part 2 is an alphabetical listing of experts giving their full addresses and contact information.
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Professional Football Researchers Association (PFRA)
- A society for persons interested in pro football history in the US.
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Research Committee on Sociology of Sport (Section RC27 of the International Sociological Association
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Society for American Baseball Research (SABR)
- Publishes the Baseball Research Journal, the annual entitled, The National Pastime: a review of baseball history and other titles. See also SABR's Baseball Index
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Society for International Hockey Research (Kingston, ON)
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Société Sociologie du Sport de langue francaise
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Sport in Modern Europe: Perspectives on a Comparative Cultural History
- A network with an aim to establish the central economic, political and
social themes for the writing of a history of modern European sport
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Sports Literature Association (SLA)
- Publishes the journal called Aethlon.
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American Bar Association. Forum on Entertainment and Sports Industries
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Australian and New Zealand Sports Law Association (ANZSLA)
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Black Entertainment and Sports Lawyers Association
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International Association of Sports Law (IASL) / Association Internationale de Droit des Sports (ASSIDS)
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Marquette University Law School. National Sports Law Institute
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National Association of State Boating Law Administrators
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Sport and Recreation Law Association (SRLA)(US)
- Publishes the Journal of Legal Aspects of Sport and SRLA Newsletter
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Sports Lawyers Association (SLA) (US)
- Publishes the Sports Lawyers Journal (annual) and Sports Lawyer (an e-newsletter)
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Tribunal Arbitral du Sport/Court of Arbitration for Sport (TAS-CAS)
- NOTE: See also the related section below called: Outdoor Education & Mountain/River Safety/Instruction
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Academy of Leisure Sciences
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American Academy for Park and Recreation Administration (AAPRA)
- Publishes the Journal of Park and Recreation Administration
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American Association for Physical Activity and Recreation (AAPAR)
- One of the six associations within AAHPERD. AAPAR was formed in 2005 as a result of a merger between the American Association for Active Lifestyles and Fitness (AAALF) and the American Association for Leisure and Recreation (AALR,)
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Association for Tourism and Leisure Education (ATLAS)
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Association of American Geographers. Recreation, Tourism and Sports Specialty Group
- Publishes Sport Place.
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Australian and New Zealand Association for Leisure Studies (ANZALS)
- Publishes the Annals of Leisure Research
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Canadian Association for Leisure Studies (CALS)/ Association canadienne d'études en loisir
- Publishes Leisure/Loisir: Journal of the Canadian Association for Leisure Studies (formerly Journal of Applied Recreation Research)
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Canadian Parks and Recreation Association (CPRA) / l'Association canadienne des parcs et loisirs
- Publishes Parks and Recreation Canada
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Institute for Sport, Parks and Leisure (ISPAL)(UK)
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International Federation of Park and Recreation Administration (IFPRA)
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Leisure Studies Association UK
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National Association of Recreation Resource Planners (NARRP)
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National Association of State Park Directors (NASPD)
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National Intramural-Recreational Sports Association (NIRSA)
- Has fulltext of their Code of Ethics.
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National Recreation and Parks Association (NRPA)
- Publishes Parks & Recreation magazine, Journal of Leisure Research, Therapeutic Recreation Journal
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Society of Park and Recreation Educators (SPRE)
- SPRE is part of the National Recreation and Park Association and publishes Schole: a Journal of Leisure Studies and Recreation Education.
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Sports & Leisure Association of the International Labour Organization
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World Leisure Organization (WLO)
- Formerly: World Leisure and Recreation Association. Publishes a newsletter called World Leisure and a refereed journal, World Leisure Journal.
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International Association for Sports Information (IASI)
- Ceased operations in 2009
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International Sports Heritage Association (ISHA)
- Formerly called the International Association of Sports Musuems and Halls of Fame (IASMHF). Provides information on member sports halls of fame (HoFs) and museums. Has a search engine for finding HoFs by subject and geographical region.
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North American Sport Library Network (NASLIN)
- Publishes NASLINE, a newsletter containing information on sports libraries and collections and includes an extensive bibliography of new books, conference proceedings, and serials selected with college, university and special sport/kinesiology collections in mind. Website has fulltext issues from No. 5, 1995 to date.
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SPRIG: Sport and Recreation Information Group
- This organization for tourism, recreation, sport and leisure librarians in the UK includes, on this website, How to Find Out Guides (HTFO) to print and online resources on specific topics.
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World Sport Publishers Association
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Athletic Equipment Managers Association (AEMA)
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Canadian Sporting Goods Assocation (CSGA)
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College Athletic Business Management Association (CABMA)
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European Arenas Association (EAA)
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European Association for Sport Management (EASM)
- Publishes the European Journal of Sport Marketing.
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European Association of Sport Employers
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Federation of Sports and Play Associations (FSPA)
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Golf Course Builders Association of America
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Ice Skating Institute
- An association of ice rink owners, managers, builders and suppliers.
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Institute of Sport, Parks and Leisure (ISPAL) UK
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Institute of Sport and Recreation Management (ISRM), UK
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International Association for Sports and Leisure Facilities (IAKS)
- Publishes the periodical, Sportsattenbau und Baderanlagen
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International Association for Sports Surface Sciences (ISSS)
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International Association of Assembly Managers (IAAM)
- A professional association for managers of public assembly facilities including arenas, amphitheaters, conventional centers, sports stadiums and university complexes
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International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association
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National Association of Academic Advisors for Athletics (NAAAA)
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National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA)
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National Association of Sports Commissions
- Shares information and expertise on how to create local, regional and state sports commissions that promote and attract sporting events to a specific state or area.
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National Sporting Goods Association (NSGA)
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North American Society for Sport Management (NASSM)
- Publishes the periodical, Journal of Sport Management.
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Sport Management Association of Australia and New Zealand (SMAANZ)
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Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association (SGMA)
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Sports Turf Research Institute (STRI)
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Sportsplex Operators & Developers Assocation (SODA), Rochester, NY
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Stadium Managers Association (SMA), US
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United States Racquet Stringers Association (USRSA)
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World Federation of the Sporting Goods Industry (WFSGI)
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American Sportscasters Association
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Association for Women in Sports Media (AWSM)
- Has a Directory of Members
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Football Writers' Association of America (FWAA)
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International Sports Press Association / Association Internationale de la Presse Sportive (AIPS)
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North American Snowsports Journalists Association (NASJA)
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Alpine Club of Canada
- The ACC collection and archives are housed at the Whyte Museum in Banff, Alberta.
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American Alpine Club
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American Avalanche Association
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American Association of Snowboard Instructors (AASI)
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American Mountain Guides Association
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American Whitewater (Affiliation) (AW)
- Focuses on conservation and restoration of America's whitewater resources, education of members in safe whitewater practices.
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Association for Experiential Education (AEE)
- Focuses on outdoor education and adventure programming.
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Association of Canadian Mountain Guides (ACMG)
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British Assocation of Ski Patrollers (BASP)
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Canada West Ski Areas Association
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Canadian Association of Nordic Ski Instructors
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Canadian Avalanche Association (CAA)
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Canadian Ski and Snowboard Professionals Website
- On this site is information on three winter sports coaching organizations:
- The Canadian Ski Instructors' Alliance/Alliance des moniteurs de ski du Canada (CSIA/AMSC)
- Canadian Association of Snowboard Instructors/Association canadienne des moniteurs de surf des neiges (CASI/ACMSN)
- Canadian Ski Coaches Federation/Federation des entraineurs de ski du Canada (CSCF/FESC)
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Canadian Ski Patrol/Patrouille canadienne de ski (CSP/PCS)
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Center for High Altitude Sports Training, Northern Arizona University
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International Federation of Mountain Guides Associations
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International Ski Instructors Association (ISIA)
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National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS)
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National Safe Boating Council
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National Ski Areas Association
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New Zealand Mountain Guides Association (NZMGA)
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New Zealand Mountain Safety Council Inc.
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Outdoor Council of Australia
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Outdoor Industry Association
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Professional Ski Instructors of America (PSIA)
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Water Safety New Zealand
- African Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, Sport and Dance (AFAHPER-SD)
- AFAHPER publishes the African Journal for Physical, Health Education, Recreation and Dance. Contact: Prof. Lateef O. Amusa, Centre for Biokinetics, Recreation and Sport Science, University of Venda for Science and Technology, Private Bag X5050, Thohoyandou, South Africa 0950, Tel:015 962 8076
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American Academy of Kinesiology and Physical Education (AAKPE)
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American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (AAHPERD)
Association for Physical Education
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Australian Council for Health, Physical Education and Recreation (ACHPER)
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British Association of Advisers & Lecturers in Physical Education
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Canadian Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance/L'Association canadienne pour la santé, l'éducation physique, le loisir et la danse (CAHPERD/ACSEPLD)
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European Group for Research into Elderly and Physical Activity (EGREPA)
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European Physical Education Association (EUPEA)
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Federación Internacional de Educación Fisica (FIEP)/International Federation of Physical Education
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FIEP Argentina
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FIEP Brazil
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Intergovernmental Committee for Physical Education and Sport (CIGEPS)
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International Association for Physical Education in Higher Education/ Association Internationale des Ecoles Superieures d'Education Physique (AIESEP)
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International Council for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (ICHPERD)
- Publishes the ICHPERD-SD Journal
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International Council of Sport Science and Physical Education (ICSSPE)
- A coordinating body for over 24 international physical education/sport sciences organizations.
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International Federation of Adapted Physical Activity (IFAPA)
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International Society for Comparative Physical Education and Sport (ISCPES)
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International Sport For All Federation (FISpT-UESpT)
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International Sports Organization for the Disabled / Federation internationale de sports pour handicapes (ISOD)
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National Association for Kinesiology and Physical Education in Higher Education (NAPEHE)
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National Association for Sport and Physical Education (NASPE)
- One of the six associations within AAHPERD.
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National Center on Physical Activity and Disability (NCPAD)
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Physical Education New Zealand, Inc.
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Youth Sport Trust (UK)
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American Board of Sport Psychology (ABSP)
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American Psychological Association. Division 47. Exercise and Sport Psychology
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Asian-South Pacific Association for Sport Psychology (ASPASP)
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Association for the Advancement of Applied Sport Psychology (AAASP)
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Australian Psychological Society: College of Sport Psychologists
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Canadian Society for Psychomotor Learning and Sport Psychology/Societe Canadianne d'Apprentissage Psychomoteur et de Psychologie du Sport (CSPLSP/SCAPPS/)
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European Federation of Sport Psychology/Federation Europeenne de Psychologie des Sports et des Activites Corporelles (FEPSAC)
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European Network of Young Specialists in Sport Psychology
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Federación Española de Psicología del Deporte (Spanish Federation of Sport Psychology) (FEPD)
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International Society of Sport Psychology (ISSP)
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North American Society for the Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity (NASPSPA)
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Societe Francaise de Psychology du Sport/French Society of Sport Psychology
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Canadian Football Officials Association
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International Association of Approved Basketball Officials, Inc. (IAABO)
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National Association of Sports Officials (NASO)
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National Gymnastics Judges Association, Inc. (NGJA)
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National Intercollegiate Soccer Officials Association (NISOA)
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United States Wrestling Officials Association (USWOA)
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American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)
- Publishes Medicine & Science in Sports and Exercise.
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American Medical Society for Sports Medicine (AMSSM)
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American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM)
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Asian Federation of Sports Medicine
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Biokinetics Association of South Africa
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British Association of Sport and Exercise Medicine (BASEM)
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Canadian Academy of Sport Medicine / Academie Canadienne de Medecine du Sport (CASM/ACMS)
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European Academy of Sports Vision (EASV)
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European Society of Sports Traumatology, Knee Surgery and Arthroscopy (ESSKA)
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Federación Española de Medicina del Deporte (FEMEDE)
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Federazione Medico Sportiva Italia / Italian Sports Medicine Federation (FMSI)
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Hong Kong Association of Sports Medicine & Sports Science (HKASMSS)
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Institute for Preventative Sports Medicine
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International Federation of Sports Medicine/Federation Internationale de Medecine Sportive (FIMS)
- Brings together over 100 national sports medicine associations.
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International Society of Arthroscopy, Knee Surgery and Orthopaedic Sports Medicine (ISAKOS)
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International Society of Exercise and Immunology (ISEI)
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International Society for Sport Psychiatry (ISSP)
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Society for Tennis Medicine and Science (STMS)
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South African Sports Medicine Association
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Sports Medicine Australia
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Canadian Society for Biomechanics/Société Canadienne de Biomécanique (CSB/SCB)
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Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology (CSEP), Ottawa, Ontario
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European College of Sport Science (ECSS)
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European Interdisciplinary Society for Clinical and Sport Application (EISCSA)
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European Network of Sport Science, Education and Employment (ENSSEE)
- Formerly called: European Network of Sport Science in Higher Education (ENSSHE)
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European Society of Biomechanics (ESB)
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European Society for Movement Analysis in Adults and Children (ESMAC)
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Finnish Society for Research in Sport and Physical Education/Liikuntatieteellinen Seura (LTS)
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Gait and Clinical Movement Analysis Society (GCMAS)
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International Association of Computer Science in Sport (IACSS)
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International Society of Biomechanics in Sports (ISBS)
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International Society of Biomechanics (ISB)
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ISB Working Group on Footwear Biomechanics
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ISB Technical Group on Computer Simulation (TGCS)
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ISB Technical Group on the 3-D Analysis of Human Movement
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ISB International Shoulder Group
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International Society of Electrophysiology and Kinesiology (ISEK)
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International Sports Engineering Association (ISEA)
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National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA)
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Sport and Exercise Science New Zealand (SSNZ)
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World Commission of Science and Sports (WCSS)
- Formerly the World Commission of Sport Biomechanics (WCSB)
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American Statistical Association. Section on Sports Statistics
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Bicycle Helmet Safety Institute (BHSI)
- Has information for the general reader and the sport researcher on all aspects of bicycle safety equipment. Lists state laws regarding use of bicycle helmets, has statistics on injuries and fatalities and has many links to ASTM, ANZI standards for bicycle helmets
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National Center for Catastrophic Sport Injury Research
- The Center collections and disseminates death and permanent disability sports injury data that involves brain and/or spinal cord injuries. Has three annual reports that are compiled each spring on football injuries and research, and sports injuries.
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National Institute for Sports Science and Safety (NISSS)
- Is a non-profit research and education institute for the prevention of sports injuries and related musculoskeletal research through the study of injury mechanics and protective sports equipment. Site has information on research and testing of baseball bats and balls, snowboard boots, wrist guards and many other topics.
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National Operating Committee on Standards for Athletic Equipment (NOCSAE)
- Commissions research on and, where feasible, establishes standards for protective athletic equipment. Site has online newsletter and fulltext of 10 standards. Topics include testing methods, football and baseball helmets and faceguards
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American Dance Therapy Association
- Publishes the journal, American Journal of Dance Therapy
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American Kinesiotherapy Association (AKA)
- Formerly the American Corrective Therapy Association
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American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)
- Publishes the journal called: Physical Therapy
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American Therapeutic Recreation Association (ATRA)
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Association for Dance Movement Therapy UK
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Canadian Athletic Therapists Association / Association Canadienne des Therpeutes du Sport (CATA/ACTS)
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Canadian Sport Massage Therapists Association / Association Canadienne des Massotherapeutes du Sport (CSMTA/ACMS)
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Chartered Society of Physiotherapy, UK (CSP)
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Japan Athletic Trainers Organization (JATO)
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Manipulation Association of Chartered Physiotherapists (MACP)
- Publishes the journal, Manual Therapy, through Harcourt International.
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National Therapeutic Recreation Society (NTRS)
- This branch of the National Recreation and Parks Association publishes the journal, Therapeutic Recreation Journal. On NRPA's main site, click on Branches to find information on this organization.
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National Athletic Trainer's Association (NATA)
- Publishes the periodical, Journal of Athletic Training
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Professional Baseball Athletic Trainers Society (PBATS)
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Sport Physiotherapy Canada (SPC)
- A division of the Canadian Physiotheraphy Association
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World Federation of Athletic Training and Therapy (WFATT)
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Canadian Association for the Advancement of Women and Sport and Physical Activity (CAAWS)
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European Women and Sport [Network]
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International Association for Physical Education for Girls and Women (IAPESGW)
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International Working Group on Women and Sport (IWG) / Le Groupe de travail international sur les femmes et le sport (GTI) / Grupo de Trabajo Internacionales sobre la Mujer y el Deporte (GTI)
- This is an informal coordinating body consisting of governmental and key non-governmental organizations interested in the development of opportunities for girls and women in sport. Site contains information about and fulltext of the Brighton Declaration 1994 and Windhoek Declaration 1998
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Japanese Association for Women in Sport
- Information on this website is available in 4 languages, Japanese, Korean, Chinese and English.
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Melpomene Institute
- A non-profit research institute in Minnesota concerned with girl's and women's health and physical activity.
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National Association for Girls and Women in Sport (NAGWS)
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National Association of Collegiate Women Athletics Administrators (NACWAA)
- Advocates leadership opportunities for women in college athletics administration.
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Tucker Center for Research on Girls and Women in Sport
- This Center located within the College of Education & Human Development of the University of Minnesota, promotes research, publishes a newsletter, and lists research and outreach projects among other activities.
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Western Society for Physical Education of College Women
- Founded in 1921, this professional, voluntary association provides a forum to address and act on issues and concerns of women in higher education in the western US states.
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Women's Sports Foundation (NY)
- The WSF has a re-designed site with a large Issues and Actions section. See this section for information on: know your rights, discrimination, coaching issues, body & mind, parents & family among others.
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Women's Sports Foundation UK
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WomenSport International
- This international organization is dedicated to advancing sport and physical activity for women and girls. Has information on Olympic reform, UN initiatives and a newsletter.
