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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Finger Sprain
Hand & Wrist Indicators: A sprain involves injury to a joint capsule and supporting ligaments and tendons...
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Low Back Pain
There are many causes of low back pain: nerve pain due to disk injury or nerve entrapment, muscle strains or ligament...
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Over-training
Conditioning and Training Over-training is the result of doing too much; the mind and body react unfavorably to...
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First Aid Kit Contents
Below is a list of first aid items you should have in a basic medical first aid kit. The first aid kit should be...
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R.I.C.E. Treatment
It is important to treat any injury as soon as possible to help control swelling and increase recovery time. The...
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Homemade Ice Packs
Recipe Supplies: Plastic Freezer bags (� to 1 gallon size) Water Rubbing Alcohol Directions: Add water and...
Topics: Sports Injuries | Emergency First Aid -
Sports Injuries: Does My Child Need to See a Doctor?
Many coaches and parents play the guessing game when it comes to determining when a physician should see an injured...
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Return to Practice/Play
Once your athlete has been cleared to play by a physician or the injury has been treated appropriately, you must...
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Coaches Code of Conduct: What to Look For In a Coach
Introduction The effect that a sport coach has on young athletes is apparent in the way the athletes conduct...
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