1. Growth of Professional Sports Medicine Organizations
International Federation of Sports Medicine (1928)
American Academy of Family Physicians (1947)
National Athletic Trainers Association (1950)
American College of Sports Medicine (1954)
American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (1972)
National Strength and Conditioning Association (1978)
American Academy of Pediatrics, Sports Committee (1979)
Sports Physical Therapy Section of APTA (1981)
NCAA Committee on Competitive Safeguards and Medical Aspects of Sports (1985)

2. International Federation of Sports Medicine
Federation Internationale de Medecine Sportive (FIMS)
Principal purpose to promote the study and development of sports medicine throughout the world
Made up of national sports medicine associations of over 100 countries
Organization is multidisciplinary, including many disciplines that are concerned with physically active individuals

3. American Academy of Family Physicians
To promote and maintain high quality standards for family doctors who are providing continuing comprehensive health care to the public
It is a medical association of more than 93,000 members
Many team physicians are members of this organization

4. National Athletic Trainers’ Association
To enhance the quality of health care for athletes and those engaged in physical activity, and to advance the profession of athletic training through education and research in the prevention, evaluation, management and rehabilitation of injuries
The NATA now has 30,000 members

5. American College of Sports Medicine
Patterned after FIMS (Umbrella Organization)
Interested in the study of all aspects of sports
Membership composed of medical doctors, doctors of philosophy, physical educators, athletic trainers, coaches, exercise physiologists, biomechanists, and others interested in sports
18,000 members

6. American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine
To encourage and support scientific research in orthopaedic sports medicine and to develop methods for safer, more productive and enjoyable fitness programs and sports participation
Members receive specialized training in sports medicine, surgical procedures, injury prevention and rehabilitation
1,200 members are orthopaedic surgeons and allied health professionals

7. National Strength and Conditioning Association
To facilitate a professional exchange of ideas in strength development as it relates to the improvement of athletic performance and fitness and to enhance, enlighten, and advance the field of strength and conditioning
14,500 strength and conditioning coaches, personal trainers, exercise physiologists, athletic trainers, researchers, educators, sport coaches, physical therapists, business owners, exercise instructors and fitness directors
Accredited certification programs
Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, (CSCS)
NSCA Certified Personal Trainer (NSCA-CPT)

8. American Academy of Pediatrics, Sports Committee
Dedicated to providing the general pediatrician and pediatric sub-specialist with an understanding of the basic principles of sports medicine and fitness and providing a forum for the discussion of related issues
To educate all physicians, especially pediatricians, about the special needs of children who participate in sports

9. American Physical Therapy Association, Sports Physical Therapy Section
To provide a forum to establish collegial relations between physical therapists, physical therapist assistants, and physical therapy students interested in sports physical therapy
Promotes prevention, recognition, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries in an athletic and physically active population
Provides educational opportunities through sponsorship of continuing education programs and publications

10. NCAA Committee on Competitive Safeguards and Medical Aspects of Sports
Collects and develops pertinent information regarding desirable training methods, prevention and treatment of sports injuries, and utilization of sound safety measures
Disseminates information and adopts recommended policies and guidelines designed to further the above objectives
Supervises drug-education and drug-testing programs

11. National Academy of Sports Medicine
Founded by physicians, physical therapists and fitness professionals
Focuses on the development, refinement and implementation of educational programs for fitness, performance and sports medicine professionals
Offer a variety of certifications (fitness and performance)

12. Other Health Related Organizations
Various aspects of health related professions have also become involved
Dentistry, podiatry, chiropractic medicine
National, state and local organizations have also emerged
Focus on athletic health and safety
All bodies have worked towards the reduction of injury and illness in sport

13. Sports Medicine Journals
A variety of publications exist, providing excellent resources to the sports medicine community
Journal of Athletic Training
Journal of Sports Rehabilitation
International Journal of Sports Medicine
Physician and Sports Medicine
Clinics in Sports Medicine
American Journal of Sports Medicine
Numerous journals are available