Search the Web
Run a quick search in Google or check out our recommended sites listed to the right.
Evaluating Web Sites
How can you tell if a web site is trustworthy or not? It's not always easy, but there are things that you can look for that will help you decide.
- Who is the author? Are they qualified to talk about this subject?
- How accurate is the information? You may need to compare what you find with another source to answer this question.
- Who is the audience? This can influence how much detail is included.
- What point of view is being represented? All sites have a bias, but is it obvious or are they trying to hide something?
- How up to date is the site? Older information may no longer be accurate.
- How comprehensive is the page? Some pages may leave out critical information.
National Organizations
- American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)A useful site for all sports medicine professionals.
- American Medical Society for Sport MedicineResearch and professional organization specializing in sports medicine.
- American Orthopaedic Society for Sports MedicineSimilar to the American Medical Society for Sports Medicine above, but concentrating on orthopaedics.
- Canadian Academy of Sport and Exercise Medicine (CASEM)Focuses on sports medicine in Canada. Includes articles, podcasts and position statements.
- International Federation of Sports MedicineRead about international aspects of sports medicine.
- International Society of Exercise and ImmunologyRead current research on exercise and immunology
- National Athletic Trainers’ AssociationThis should be your first stop for AT resources. Sign up for membership, read the Journal of Athletic Training, join an email listserv, etc.
- NCAA - Sports Science InstituteThis site has information on drugs, medical conditions and other issues related to health, safety and well-being of student-athletes.