LibGuides: Physical Fitness: Online Resources

Spike in Harm to Liver Is Tied to Dietary Aids
Dietary supplements now account for nearly 20 percent of drug-related liver injuries that turn up in hospitals, up from just 7 percent a decade ago, an analysis shows - NYT article

ACSM - American College of Sports Medicine
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ACSM is the largest sports medicine and exercise science organization in the world. With more than 50,000 members and certified professionals worldwide, ACSM is dedicated to advancing and integrating scientific research to provide educational and practical applications of exercise science and sports medicine
Exercise and physical fitness links - NYPL
Best of the web from the New York Public Library
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National Athletic Trainers Association
NATA is the professional membership association for certified athletic trainers and others who support the athletic training profession. Try 'practice and patient care' and 'health issues' for online resources
National Strength and Conditioning Association
As the worldwide authority on strength and conditioning, we support and disseminate research-based knowledge and its practical application to improve athletic performance and fitness

National Athletic Trainers' Association on Vimeo
UPMC video library
Sports Medicine videos from the University of Pittsburgh Schools of Health Sciences and Medical Center

Open Educational Resources (OER) are free online materials that anyone can access anytime.

History of Performance Enhancing Drugs in Sports
OER Course by Lehua Lee. "In this lesson students will gain an understanding of the history of drug use in sport and the current trends in performance enhancing drugs"
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