Australasian College of Sport and Exercise Physicians
Australasian College of Sport and Exercise Physicians
The Australasian College of Sport and Exercise Physicians (ACSEP) is a professional medical organization dedicated to the advancement of the practice of sport and exercise medicine in Australasia.
Pronunciation
Australasian College of Sport and Exercise Physicians: /ɔːstrəˈleɪʒən kɒlɪdʒ ɒv spɔːrt ænd ɪkˈsɜːsaɪz fɪˈzɪʃənz/
Etymology
The term "Australasian" refers to Australia and Asia, indicating the geographical scope of the organization. "College" is derived from the Latin collegium, meaning a community or society. "Sport and Exercise Physicians" refers to the medical specialty of the organization's members.
Overview
The ACSEP is committed to excellence in the practice of sport and exercise medicine. It provides education, training, and standards for its members, who are physicians specializing in the medical care of athletes and other physically active individuals. The ACSEP also promotes research and advocacy in the field of sport and exercise medicine.
Related Terms
- Sport and Exercise Medicine: A branch of medicine that deals with physical fitness and the treatment and prevention of injuries related to sports and exercise.
- Physician: A professional who practices medicine, which is concerned with promoting, maintaining, or restoring health through the study, diagnosis, prognosis and treatment of disease, injury, and other physical and mental impairments.
- Australasia: A region of Oceania comprising Australia, New Zealand, the island of New Guinea, and neighbouring islands in the Pacific Ocean.
- Professional Medical Organization: An organization that represents the interests of its member physicians, provides continuing education and professional development opportunities, and advocates for the profession.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Australasian College of Sport and Exercise Physicians
- Wikipedia's article - Australasian College of Sport and Exercise Physicians
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