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.
Recommended Web Sites
- American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)ACSM "promotes and integrates scientific research, education, and practical applications of sports medicine and exercise science to maintain and enhance physical performance, fitness, health, and quality of life."
- National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA)The NSCA focuses on the practical application of research to improve athletic performance. Look under Education for some free resources, including articles, videos and podcasts. Much more information is available to members.
- American Society of Exercise Physiologists (ASEP)An organization committed to the advancement of exercise physiologists, ASEP also publishes the Journal of Exercise Physiology Online and Professionalization of Exercise Physiology Online - both peer-reviewed journals.
Data/Statistics
These sites are good sources for facts, figures, and other data on health-related issues.
- National Center for Health StatisticsThis is the primary agency responsible for collecting American health statistics.
- CDC WONDERWONDER stands for Wide-ranging OnLine Data for Epidemiological Research. It is a collection of searchable databases from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
- State Health FactsProvides extensive data on a wide variety of topics, such as health costs, health status, health insurance, medicare, and minority health for all 50 states.