Virtual TCC 2020 Registration Now Open

Join us online December 2-4 for the Sports Academy's Annual Meeting featuring 20 hours of educational content, a virtual exhibitor's hall, TeamMates, poster presentations, and more. Visit TCC 2020's information page to learn more and to register.

About the Academy

The American Academy of Sports Physical Therapy is the second-largest specialty section of the American Physical Therapy Association. As the APTA embarks on its centennial year-long celebration in 2021, the Sports Academy will soon celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2023. Thousands of sports physical therapists have built our organization of almost 8,000 members to what it is today, and the visionary leadership of today's members charts a course for the next 50 years. Join us as we define the specialty, build on our members' knowledge, skills, and abilities, and impact the lives of countless athletes at every level. Learn more by visiting About Us.

The Benefits of Membership

Academy membership provides you with a host of benefits to impact you and your practice. Whether it's our three scholarly journals, purchasing a home study course to prepare for your SCS exam, or participating in one of our 13 special interest groups, there's something for you in the Academy.

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Early Career Professionals

The Academy's Early Career Professionals Committee is dedicated to developing programs, resources, and leadership development opportunities for our newest Academy members to help jumpstart their careers. Join us on the second Wednesday of each month for our virtual happy hour sessions and discussions about the future of our profession. The Academy sends specific communication to members within five years of graduation or students on these programs tailored to their specific needs. Look for more information in your inbox on how to tap into the resources.

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Special Interest Groups

Special interest groups are specialized communities within the Academy made of members who have an interest in a particular sport, a region of the body, or topic within the profession. Members can join one or more of the 13 SIGs to provide you with specialized content, communication, and networking based on your professional interests.

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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

The Academy recently formed the DEI Committee to focus needed attention on building more inclusive programming and leadership opportunities for members representing the true diversity of the profession. Whether it's holding a positional leadership role on a committee, submitting a research article for peer review, or presenting at one of our virtual or online educational sessions, we are actively promoting opportunities that present a true reflection of our profession and those we serve.