National Association for Sport and Physical Education
About Us
NASPE is the preeminent national authority on physical education and a recognized leader in sport and physical activity. NASPE is a non-profit professional membership association that sets the standard for practice in physical education and sport. Its 16,000 members include K-12 physical education teachers, coaches, athletic directors, athletic trainers, sport management professionals, researchers, and college/university faculty who prepare physical activity professionals. It is the largest of the five national associations that make up the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (AAHPERD).
The mission of NASPE is to enhance knowledge, improve professional practice, and increase support for high quality physical education, sport, and physical activity programs through research, development of standards, and dissemination of information.
Articles by National Association for Sport and Physical Education
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Sprains and Strains During Physical Activity
Sprain (Injury to ligaments). Ligaments connect bone to bone and often help to stabilize a joint, such as ... ...
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Contusions (Bruises) and Athletic Activity
Indicators: A bruise or contusion is due to a direct blow (i.e., helmet or elbow to the thigh) to the body...
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Concussions and Athletic Activity
Concussions occur after an athlete has suffered a blow to the head resulting in a wide-range of signs and symptoms. How...
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Eye Injuries and Athletic Activity
Black Eye (Orbital Hematoma) A black eye occurs when the eye suffers a blow, resulting in discoloration and swelling...
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Nose Injuries and Athletic Activity
Whenever the facial area receives a direct blow, nosebleeds can occur. Nosebleeds can also occur from medications,...
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Dental Injuries and Athletic Activity
Any blow to the jaw area can potentially cause injury to the teeth. Dental injuries can occur regardless of the sport...
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Ligament Injuries and Athletic Activity
There are four main ligaments that stabilize the knee joint. Two ligaments stabilize the knee from side-to-side...
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Meniscus Injury - Cartilage Tear and Athletic Activities
The knee is made up of two separate pieces of meniscus or cartilage (medial-inside; lateral-outside) attached to top of...
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Patellofemoral Knee Pain – Kneecap Pain and Athletic Activity
The patella, also called the kneecap, floats within a grove formed at the end of the femur (thigh bone). Patellofemoral...
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Osgood-Schlatter Disease and Athletic Activity
This syndrome is one of the more common conditions of the immature adolescent’s knee. It has been described as an...
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