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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Shin Splints and Athletic Activity
Shin splints is a generic terms used for several symptoms of lower leg pain. Indicators: Generally, “shin splints”...
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Ankle Sprain and Athletic Activity
The ankle joint is one of the most injured joints in the body. An ankle sprain typically occurs due to the “rolling”...
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Turf Toe
Indicators: Turf toe is basically a sprain to the big (great) toe. Often times the toe gets bent sharply...
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Plantar Fascitis - Heel Spur Syndrome
Indicators: The plantar fascia, a major supporting structure of the longitudinal arch, is found on the bottom of...
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Heel Contusion - Bruise
Indicators: The heel has a thick, heavy fat pad covering the bottom of the heel. Sometimes this pad becomes...
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Shoulder Separation
A separated shoulder occurs when the ligament(s) holding the collarbone (clavicle) to the tip of the shoulder (acromion...
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Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder dislocations are different from a shoulder separation in that the entire upper arm bone (humerus) “pops”...
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Overuse Shoulder Injuries
Shoulder Impingement: There are various structures within the shoulder joint complex that may become impinged or...
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Hand & Wrist Indicators: The carpal tunnel is found along the palm-side region of the wrist. The median...
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Wrist Sprain
Hand & Wrist Indicators: Wrist sprains are the most common wrist injury often resulting from falling on an...
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