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NHS Knowledge and Library Hub
The NHS Knowledge and Library Hub connects NHS staff and learners to high quality knowledge and evidence resources in one place.
Funded by Health Education England, it includes: journals, books and databases, clinical decision support resources including NICE Guidelines and BMJ Best Practice, policy and management information and research literature, resources purchased nationally and locally.
Cochrane (Open Access Resource) This link opens in a new window
Open Access: This online resource is freely available to everyone. The Cochrane Library (UK access) is a collection of six databases that contain different types of high-quality, independent evidence to inform healthcare decision-making. It is the main resource for finding Systematic Reviews of the effects of healthcare interventions.
ACSM Position Stands
Up to date advice from the American College of Sports Medicine on topics related to sports medicine and exercise science.
Sport Organisations
ASMI : American Sports Medicine Institute
ASMI is a professional body that aims to improve the understanding, prevention and treatment of sports related injuries through research and education. The site provides information on courses, news items, weekly sports medicine conferences, ASMI publications, sports safety, a sports medicine forum, and rehabilitation exercises. The research section focuses on how injuries occur, how to improve injury prevention, treatment and rehabilitation. It includes research on sports biomechanics covering basketball, golf, softball, football and tennis, clinical outcomes, shoulder, elbow and knee joint biomechanics, and epidemiology. The Library section includes links to electronic journals, consumer health information and medical websites.
Association for Physical Education
The Association for Physical Education (afPE) is the only physical education and school sport subject association in the UK.
Its purpose is to promote and maintain high standards and safe practice in all aspects and at all levels of physical education, influencing developments in physical education at national and local levels.
National Academy of Sports Medicine
Since 1987, the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) has been a global leader in providing evidence-based certifications and advanced credentials to health and fitness professionals.
In addition to its evidence-based NCCA-accredited Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) certification, NASM also offers a progressive career track with access to advanced specializations in Sports Performance (PES) and Injury Prevention (CES), Continuing Education courses, and accredited Bachelor and Master Degree programs.
The NASM educational continuum is designed to help today’s health and fitness professionals enhance their careers while empowering their clients to live healthier lives.
NCSA Certification
National Strength and Conditioning Association 's Certifications:
The CSCS certification is a specialized program that identifies individuals who have demonstrated proficiency in the areas of proper strength and conditioning practices. Those certified individuals have a diverse academic and professional background, including strength coaches, athletic trainers, physical therapists, personal trainers, physicians, chiropractors, researchers and educators.
The NSCA-CPT certification was developed for personal trainers who work with both active and sedentary clients in one-on-one situations in a variety of settings including schools, health and fitness clubs and clients' homes.
NSCA (National Strength and Conditioning Association)
The National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) is the worldwide authority on strength and conditioning and supports and disseminates research-based knowledge and its practical application to improve athletic performance and fitness.
Sport England
Sport England is the brand name of the English Sports Council, which is a distributor of lottery funds to sport. Sport England aims to lead the development of sport in England by influencing and serving the public, commercial and voluntary sectors.
UK Strength & Conditioning Association (UKSCA)
The association has the following aims:
To establish and maintain high professional standards for UK Strength & Conditioning Practitioners;
The promotion and dissemination of good practice, knowledge and research appropriate to strength & conditioning practitioners;
To facilitate communication among UKSCA members;
To represent the interests of the membership of the UKSCA.
UK Sport
UK Sport is the UK's high performance sports agency, investing money to support top athletes and sports. It is also responsible for the UK's major events programme and leading the nation's sporting international relations.
The Sports Massage Association
The SMA is a not-for-profit professional association for sports massage practitioners.
Sport and Exercise Science
Clearinghouse for Sport
The Australian sports publications archive is managed by the National Sport Information Centre (NSIC) and aims to provide permanent access to important documents published by major sports organisations in Australia. These documents include annual reports, strategic plans, newsletters, reports and research papers.
You can search for specific sports e.g. cricket, basketball etc or topics e.g. coaching, ethics etc or a combination of terms e.g. soccer and administration.
Coaching science abstracts
Coaching Science Abstracts provides an interpretation of research articles for practicing coaches and others interested in applied sport science.
ExRx (Exercise prescription on the net)
Free resource for sports professionals, coaches and enthusiasts. It includes the Exercise and Muscle Directory.
Gatorade Sports Science Institute
Information on sports nutrition and exercise science.
Human Kinetics
A gateway to Sport Science academic resources.
Performance Conditioning Inc
Sport specific conditioning resources (mainly American).
Virtual Sports Injury Clinic
Provides information regarding sports related injuries.
