About NYSHSI

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The National Youth Sports Health & Safety Institute, or NYSHSI, a community impact program of the American College of Sports Medicine® (ACSM). NYSHSI strives to enhance the experience, development, health and safety of youth in sports by sharing the latest in evidence-based education and research and promoting beneficial public policy.

NYSHSI News

Latest News and Content

Essential Recovery Strategies for Young Athletes

Dr. Rebold shares expert insights on effective recovery strategies and discusses how to maintain a

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Targeting Excellence: Archery in Schools

Dr. Tommy Floyd, President of NASP, shares how archery benefits students by improving focus, teamwork,

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NYSHSI Youth Sports Pledges

The National Youth Sports Health & Safety Institute would like all kids to have the

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Youth Resistance Training

Learn about the many benefits of youth resistance training and best practices for implementing a

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Fit for All: The Autism Exercise Connection

Hear valuable insights and strategies for helping children with autism thrive through physical activity and

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GSSI Presented Webinar Q&A | Energy Demands and Nutrition Considerations for Adolescent Athletes

Miss the webinar? Q: When trying to assess energy requirements how does peak height &

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Collaborators

NYSHSI works with numerous individuals and organizations to spread the message of youth sports health and safety.

U.S. National Physical Activity Plan SPORT Sector
Physical Activity Alliance
The Aspen Institute Sports & Society Program (Project Play 2024)
U.S. Center for Coaching Excellence
U.S. Center for SafeSport
National Council of Youth Sports
Datalys Center Sports Injury Research and Prevention
IUPUI Sports Innovation Institute
NCAA Sports Science Institute
National Federation of State High School Associations Sports Medicine Advisory Committee
National Youth Sports Strategy
Institute for the Study of Youth Sports
President’s Council on Sports, Fitness & Nutrition Science Board
National Center on Health, Physical Activity and Disability
National High School Basketball Association
Center for Sports Transformation

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