Exercise & Fitness

Activities that require physical or mental exertion, usually performed to develop or maintain physical fitness.

Resources in this category:

Aerobics and Fitness Association of America
http://www.afaa.com/

"As the world's largest fitness educator, AFAA -- the Aerobics and Fitness Association of America, has certified over 125,000 fitness instructors from 73 countries around the world since 1983."

American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation & Dance
http://www.aahperd.org/

"For more than 100 years, the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation & Dance (AAHPERD) has promoted quality education programs to improve Americans' total health and fitness. Specifically, AAHPERD, through its six national and six district associations along with the Research Consortium, promotes and supports creative and health-enhancing lifestyles to ensure quality programs in health, physical education, recreation, dance, and sport, and to provide members with professional development opportunities to enhance their knowledge, skills, and professional practices." Find out about AAHPERD programs at this site, the national convention, publications and products, or visit web pages for its national associations.

American College of Sports Medicine
http://www.acsm.org//AM/Template.cfm?Section=Home_Page

The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) advances and combines scientific research and its practical application in the field of sports and exercise medicine.

American Council on Exercise
http://www.acefitness.org/

"The American Council on Exercise® (ACE) is committed to promoting active, healthy lifestyles and their positive effects on the mind, body and spirit. ACE pledges to enable all segments of society to enjoy the benefits of physical activity and protect the public against unsafe and ineffective fitness products and instruction."

American Running Association
http://www.americanrunning.org/

"The American Running Association is a non-profit, educational association of runners and medical professionals dedicated to promoting running nationwide. For over 30 years, the American Running Association and its professional division, the American Medical Athletic Association, have provided information and support to runners nationwide. All proceeds support the association?s mission." The site has information about membership, association programs, and books and brochures. There is also a collection of online articles available on running and general health issues.

IDEA
http://www.ideafit.com/

"IDEA is world's leading membership organization for health and fitness professionals, with over 23,000 members in almost 80 countries. IDEA's mission is to support health and fitness professionals worldwide with credible information, continuing education and career development resources." The IDEA web site provides membership information, fitness product reviews, fitness links, and tips on fitness and exercise.

National Association for Health and Fitness
http://www.physicalfitness.org/

"A non-profit organization that exists to improve the quality of life for individuals in the United States through the promotion of physical fitness, sports and healthy lifestyles and by the fostering and supporting of Governor’s and State Councils on physical fitness and sports in every state and U.S. territory." Website includes information on programs, newsletters, a directory of state councils, and an Internet resources list.

The National Athletic Trainers' Association
http://www.nata.org/

"The NATA is the professional association of athletic trainers. Athletic Training is an allied health profession, recognized by the American Medical Association. Athletic Trainers are primarily involved in the domains of Prevention, Evaluation, Recognition, Management, and Rehabilitation of athletic injuries and conditions. This site gives basic information about the NATA, Athletic Training, and links for topics of interest in the athletic training/sports medicine field."