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The Datalys Center for Sports Injury Research and Prevention is a non-profit 501(c)3 that specializes in the collection and analysis of injury, health outcomes and other data related to sports and physical activity. The Datalys Center was formed by the National Collegiate Athletics Association (NCAA), the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), and BioCrossroads to further the efforts of researchers, public health officials, policy makers, and the public in the understanding and prevention of injuries. The Datalys Center currently has programs that extend across nearly all levels of sport.



"Data Analys is a body of methods that help to describe facts, detect patterns, develop explanations, and test hypotheses. It is used in all of the sciences. It is used in business, in administration, and in policy".

Levine JH. Introduction: What is Data Analysis? In: Levine JH, Roos TB, eds. Introduction to Data Analysis: The Rules of Evidence. 1996

Latest News

"Sports Injury Surveillance Systems" January/Feburay 2012, Richard Y. Hinton, MD, MPH, Newsletter of the American Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine 

"The Fragile Teenage Brain – In in-depth look at concussions in high school football." January 10, 2012, Jonah Lehrer.

"Improved Behavior For Children With ADHD Taking Part In Physical Activity Program." January 19, 2012, Medical News Today

"Concussion sufferer returns thanks to trainers, patience." January 20, 2012, Mount Vernon News

AAP: Big jump in kness injuries in kids."  October 16, 2011, by Chales Bankhead, MedPage Today