The Internet has created a gateway of instant communication and link with exercise physiologists who are necessarily members of other organizations. They have read ASEP's vision and objectives, and have begun to better understand the reason for the Society. Some have submitted manuscripts for publication in the first-ever electronic Journal of Exercise Physiology online . Developed by ASEP Board Members, the JEP online commands respect even as a youngster in the publishing medium. The real advantage of the Web is its ability to publish instantly on a global scale.
Students are as likely to become part of the network world as college faculty.
Professional communications between students and professionals in the field should create almost magically a better understanding of the professional issues that need clarification and answers. Students now may take part in the actual development of the profession in real time by voicing their ideas, thoughts, and feelings on the ASEP Forum. This type of interactive dissection of ideas and concerns has never been a part of exercise physiology. The good news is that it will be. In another type of beneficial Internet contact, a new professional journal exists for publishing manuscripts that are not of the traditional research type.