Exercise Science Resources for UMPI Students
At the University of Maine at Presque Isle (UMPI), we provide a comprehensive collection of resources to support your journey in Exercise Science. These include professional organizations, local affiliates, and educational links to enhance your academic and professional development.
Professional Organizations
Engaging with leading professional organizations is crucial for staying updated in the field of Exercise Science. We recommend exploring the following:
- American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM): A premier organization dedicated to advancing health through science, education, and medicine.
- American Physical Therapy Association (APTA): A professional organization representing physical therapists.
- National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA): Focuses on advancing the strength and conditioning profession.
- National Athletic Trainer’s Association (NATA): Dedicated to advancing the athletic training profession.
Common Links
- American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance: Promotes and supports leadership, research, education, and best practices in the professions that support creative, healthy, and active lifestyles.
- American Heart Association: Aims to reduce disability and deaths caused by cardiovascular disease and stroke.
- American Medical Association: Advances the art and science of medicine and the betterment of public health.
- American Medical Society for Sports Medicine: Provides a link between the rapidly expanding core of knowledge related to sports medicine and its application to patients in a clinical setting.
- American Red Cross: Provides emergency assistance, disaster relief, and education in the United States.
- Brain Injury Association of America: Dedicated to increasing access to quality health care and raising awareness and understanding of brain injury.
- Canadian Academy of Sport Medicine: Promotes the development of sport medicine across Canada.
- Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education: Provides comprehensive accreditation services to institutions that offer athletic training degree programs.
- Board of Certification (BOC): Certifies athletic trainers and supports the athletic training profession.
- National Athletic Trainer’s Association Education Council: Supports quality education and professional development for athletic trainers.
- National Athletic Trainer’s Association Research & Education Foundation: Provides research grants and scholarships to advance the athletic training profession.
- National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA): Regulates student athletes from over 1,200 North American institutions and conferences.
- National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA): Organizes college and university-level athletic programs among smaller institutions.
- National Council of Strength & Fitness: Provides certifications for fitness professionals.
Local Affiliates
UMPI collaborates with various local organizations to provide practical experiences:
- Northern Light Health: A healthcare system offering diverse services.
- Cary Medical Center: Provides comprehensive healthcare services.
- Maine Athletic Trainer’s Association: Supports athletic training professionals in Maine.
- Wellspring Health Center: Offers holistic health services.
Educational Resources
Enhance your knowledge with these educational platforms:
- American Sports Medicine Institute: Dedicated to improving the understanding, prevention, and treatment of sports-related injuries.
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): Provides health information and resources.
- Gatorade Sports Science Institute (GSSI): Provides research and education in sports nutrition and exercise science.
- Journal of the American Medical Association: A peer-reviewed medical journal.
- National Library of Medicine (NLM): Offers access to a vast collection of medical literature.
- The Physician and Sports Medicine Journal: Provides information on the latest developments in sports medicine.
- WebMD: Offers health information, tools for managing your health, and support to those who seek information.
- Emergency Medicine and Primary Care: Provides resources for emergency medicine and primary care professionals.
- Brain Injury Assessment: Offers resources and information on brain injury assessment.
BOC Study Guides and Exams
- eSims (McGraw-Hill): Offers interactive simulations for medical education.
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