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American Academy of Sports Physical Therapy (AASPT)
Expand Your Expertise With AASPT’s Online Course Catalog
Looking to sharpen your skills and stay ahead in the field of sports physical therapy? The American Academy of Sports Physical Therapy (AASPT) offers a robust Online Course Catalog designed to meet the evolving needs of clinicians, educators, and students alike.
Whether you’re seeking evidence-based content, practical tools for clinical application, or continuing education credits, AASPT’s catalog has something for everyone. Courses are developed by leading experts in sports physical therapy and cover a wide range of topics - from injury prevention and rehabilitation to performance enhancement and return-to-sport strategies.
Accessible anytime, anywhere, these online offerings provide the flexibility to learn at your own pace while staying connected to the latest advancements in the profession.
Explore the catalog today: https://www.sportspt.org/store
Invest in your growth. Empower your practice. Advance the profession.
Sports PT Residency MATCH (2026-2027 Cohort)
Question? Email specialization@aaspt.org
2025 ERA Recertification Dates
Sunday, September 14 (virtual)
Saturday, October 18 (virtual)
Saturday, November 16 (virtual)
Saturday, December 6 (virtual)
Please check the AASPT website at www.aaspt.org for the most up-to-date courses.
American Medical Society for Sports Medicine (AMSSM)
$90,000 in Research Grants Available From AMSSM Foundation
The AMSSM Foundation, in conjunction with the AMSSM Research Committee, is pleased to offer the AMSSM Foundation Research Grant Award program for a 17th year, including grants for the AMSSM New Investigator Research Award and the Collaborative Research Network (CRN) Mentorship Grant.
AMSSM New Investigator Research Grant Award ($15,000 per year) - deadline of October 3, 2025. Current AMSSM fellows and residents are eligible to apply.
AMSSM Research Grant Award ($50,000 per year) - deadline of November 7, 2025. To be eligible, the primary investigator must be an AMSSM member.
AMSSM-ACSM Breaking Barriers Research Grant Award ($20,000 per year) - Deadline of February 2026. This new grant seeks to address the health and wellbeing of traditionally underrepresented communities in sports medicine. Look for more details on the AMSSM website.
AMSSM CRN Mentorship Grants ($2500 per year) - deadline of March 30, 2026. The purpose of this award is to create an environment that fosters mentorship and support for promising early-career physicians wishing to seek extramural research funding as part of their future career goals.
AMSSM also recently increased the funding for its Open CRN Award, which is awarded every other year, from $300,000 to $400,000. Applications for this award will open next year.
More information and all application materials can be accessed at http://www.amssm.org/Research.php.
Abstracts Now Being Accepted for 2026 Annual Meeting in Seattle
2026 Case Deadline – 11:00 am CT on November 11, 2025
2026 Research Deadline – 11:00 am CT on December 2, 2025
Abstracts for the 2026 AMSSM Annual Meeting from April 23 to 29 in Seattle are now being accepted. To view complete guidelines and submit, log in to the AMSSM website and access the Abstract Submission link under Education or visit www.amssm.org/Submissions.html.
Prospective members interested in presenting/submitting an abstract must join AMSSM before the Abstract submission deadlines, rather than waiting until the abstract is accepted. If they apply now, their membership will run through 2026. Please encourage those interested to apply for membership.
Questions can be directed to Michele Lane at mlane@amssm.org.
American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine
Sports Health Announces New Award of Excellence
Sports Health is pleased to introduce the Frank and JoAnne Noyes Award of Excellence, generously supported by Frank Noyes and the Cincinnati SportsMedicine Research and Education Foundation. This award honors exceptional clinical or laboratory research advancing safe, injury-free athletic participation for female athletes. Although interdisciplinary teams (e.g., MD-PhD, PT/ATC) are encouraged, collaboration is not required. The inaugural award will be presented at the 2026 AOSSM Annual Meeting in Seattle, with all accepted and current Sports Health submissions on female athlete care eligible for award consideration.
2026 Special Issue on the Female Athlete
To celebrate the newly announced Frank and JoAnne Noyes Award of Excellence, Sports Health is planning a 2026 Special Issue on the Female Athlete, led by Sports Health Associate Editor for Athletic Training, Riann Palmieri-Smith, PhD, ATC. Submissions are due by December 1, 2025. Please email christine@aossm.org with your intent to submit or any questions you may have about the special issue. To be considered, all papers must be submitted through the Sports Health journal platform: https://mc.manuscriptcentral.com/sph.
Tackle Learning With AOSSM Education
Step-up Your Game in Foot and Ankle Surgery This October
Get ready for 2 action-packed days of hands-on training, expert guidance, and cutting-edge techniques at this Fall’s surgical skills course, Reaching the Summit: Managing Sports Medicine Injuries of the Ankle and Foot, October 10 to 11. Led by top specialists in the field, this dynamic program is designed to sharpen your skills and boost your confidence in the operating room. Walk away with practical tools you can use right away. Visit https://www.sportsmed.org/events to secure your spot today!
Be Ready When it Counts: Get Module 3 of the Virtual Team Physician Series
Module 3 of the Virtual Team Physician Series zeros in on the emergency action plan, giving your entire sports medicine team the tools to respond fast and effectively. With interactive, practical training for every member of the sports medicine team, this module is your playbook for sideline readiness. Don’t wait—visit https://www.sportsmed.org/events to purchase and be ready for game time.
Easy Reider Podcast
Listen in on conversations with some of the foremost leaders in sports medicine in the AOSSM podcast series, Easy Reider: a Conversation with Bruce Reider, MD. Visit https://easyreider.libsyn.com/ for a full list of episodes.
Join the Sports Medicine Conversation on Social Media
X: @aossmjournals
Instagram: @aossmjournals
Facebook and LinkedIn: search “AOSSM Journals”
National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA)
NATA Introduces Upcoming Microcredential
During the 76th NATA Clinical Symposia and AT Expo this June in Orlando, NATA President A.J. Duffy III, MS, ATC, PT, introduced the new Secondary School Mental Health Preparedness microcredential. This is the first in a series of cobranded microcredentials created by NATA and the Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer designed to empower athletic trainers with specialized, evidence-based competencies. Learn more about the Secondary School Mental Health Preparedness microcredential, including cost and how to preregister, on NATA EducATe at https://educate.nata.org/ss-mental-health-micro.
Register to Attend NATA 2025 On-Demand
Thank you to everyone who was able join us June 24 to 27 in Orlando for NATA 2025. If you were unable to attend the inperson event, you can still take advantage of NATA 2025 On-Demand. Taking place August 1 to October 31, NATA 2025 On-Demand features select sessions recorded during the NATA convention in Orlando. NATA 2025 On-Demand registrants can earn up to 20 CEUs. Those who attended the inperson convention can also access NATA 2025 On-Demand. Visit the convention website at https://convention.nata.org/ to learn more.
Follow @MyNATABeat on X
Stay up to date with the NATA Government Affairs Department by following @MyNATABeat on X (Twitter). Launching this spring, @MyNATABeat provides real-time updates on advocacy efforts that matter to the athletic training profession. Follow along for state, federal, and regulatory updates along with insight on the bills we support, the NATA Political Action Committee, and other projects associated with the NATA Government Affairs Department.