Welcome to SASMA

The South African Sports Medicine Association is an a-political, non-profit, multidisciplinary professional and scientific society dedicated to the motivation, responses, adaptation and health of people involved in sport and exercise.

SASMA’s objective is the promotion of sport science and sport medicine to benefit the South African community through:

  • Arranging local, regional and national meetings of medical professionals, allied health professionals, scientists and educators.
  • Implementing educational programs for members, as well as coaches, athletes and the general public.
  • Publication of a journal, educational material and a communicating website.
  • To develop informed position and public statements in areas of concern to SASMA members and the general public.
  • To protect the interests of its members, nurture sub-groups and special interest groups and to encourage research in the fields of expertise of these groups.

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SASMA collaborates with other similar international organizations, physicians, scientists, educators, sport and government bodies with similar interests.


SASMA Membership

SASMA’s objective is the promotion of sport science and sport medicine to benefit the South African community.

Join SASMA

Any person with a bachelors, honours, masters or doctoral degree at an accredited institution in a field related to health, physical education, biology or exercise science can become a full voting member. Students in the above-named fields and members of sports of allied bodies can become student or associate members. These members enjoy the benefits of full membership, with the exception of voting rights.

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Accreditation

Professionals who wish to be acknowledged for their experience and work in the field of sports medicine and receive the appropriate certification may apply by completing the relevant application forms.

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MEMBER NETWORK

Introducing the new SASMA Online Social Member Network.

Existing SASMA Members can now register for our Online Member Network. Members have full access to Private Forums, Discussions and Topics, Events Calendar, Member Photo Galleries, Document Manager and more!

Simply follow the easy steps from the Registration link below and you will be up and running in no time. Please note however that for security purposes and to protect all our members, accounts will take 48 hours to activate.

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International Federation of Sports Medicine
National Olympic Committee Of South Africa
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South African Sports Commission
South African Institute For Drug-Free Sport
South African Musculoskeletal Imaging Group
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South African Rugby
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World Anti-Doping Agency
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