American College of Sports Medicine
American College of Sports Medicine (pronunciation: a-mer-i-kan kuh-lej ov sports med-i-sin) is a professional organization that promotes and integrates scientific research, education, and practical applications of sports medicine and exercise science to maintain and enhance physical performance, fitness, health, and quality of life.
Etymology
The term "American College of Sports Medicine" is derived from the organization's location and focus. "American" refers to its establishment in the United States. "College" is used in the sense of an organized body of professionals. "Sports Medicine" refers to the branch of medicine that deals with physical fitness and the treatment and prevention of injuries related to sports and exercise.
Related Terms
- Exercise Science: The scientific study of human movement performed to maintain or improve physical fitness.
- Sports Medicine: A branch of medicine that deals with physical fitness, as well as the treatment and prevention of injuries related to sports and exercise.
- Physical Fitness: A state of health and well-being, more specifically, the ability to perform aspects of sports, occupations and daily activities.
- Health: A state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.
- Quality of Life: An individual's perception of their position in life in the context of the culture and value systems in which they live and in relation to their goals, expectations, standards and concerns.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on American College of Sports Medicine
- Wikipedia's article - American College of Sports Medicine
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