Welcome to the South African Sports Medicine Association
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.
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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.
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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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21st Nov 2023End-to-end SARS-CoV-2 transmission risks in sport: Current evidence and practical recommendations
10th Aug 2021Does a greater training load increase the risk of injury and illness in ultramarathon runners?: A prospective, descriptive, longitudinal design
30th Sep 2020Addressing negative psychosocial factors linked to severe injury in professional rugby players: An introduction to a group psychotherapy approach
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