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ONLINE ASSOCIATIONS
Health & Fitness Associations
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The California Governor's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports is a non-profit organization established to promote the Governor's message to establish California as the nation's Fitness State with all Californians striving to meet their personal physical fitness and health goals. The Governor's Council will raise awareness and promote physical fitness and sports for all Californians through its web site, publications, programs and special events.
http://activeca.org
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| Aerobics and Fitness Association of America |
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AFAA is the world's largest fitness and TeleFitness® educator!". Since 1983, AFAA has issued over 200,000 certifications to fitness professionals from more than 73 countries around the world. Each year, health clubs and studios host over 2,500 educational workshops across the nation. AFAA provides a comprehensive written and practical examination accredited by Vital Research. AFAA is proud to be granted affiliate status with the National Board of Fitness Examiners (NBFE) and is a member of the National Organization of Competency Assurance (NOCA). http://www.afaa.com
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| CATA - Canadian Athletic Therapists Association |
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The CATA is a progressive not-for-profit organization dedicated to the promotion and delivery of the highest quality care to active individuals through injury prevention, emergency services and rehabilitative techniques.
http://www.athletictherapy.org
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| Canadian Physiotherapy Association / Association canadienne de physiothérapie |
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The Canadian Physiotherapy Association provides leadership and direction to the physiotherapy profession, fosters excellence in practice, education and research and promotes high standards of health in Canada.
http://www.physiotherapy.ca
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| Fifty-Plus Lifelong Fitness |
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Fifty-Plus Lifelong Fitness (formerly Fifty-Plus Fitness Association) is a twenty-six year old nonprofit organization whose mission is to promote an active lifestyle for older people. The organization started at Stanford University as an outgrowth of medical research on the value of exercise for older persons. It currently has approximately 2,000 members across the United States. Fifty-Plus publishes a newsletter, distributes books and videos, and sponsors physical activity events for mid-life and older adults.
http://www.50plus.org
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| International Fitness Association (IFA) |
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IFA began in 1995 as a group of Aerobic Instructors and Personal Trainers sharing a common goal, to provide a category of Aerobics Instructors & Personal Trainers with the basic academic credentials necessary to instruct and guide the general population in health and fitness. We are dedicated not simply to a select few who seek certification but to the general population as well which is why all our services are free to everyone.
http://www.ifafitness.com
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| Organization of Competitive Bodybuilders |
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The founding principles of OCB were:
- To offer quality bodybuilding, fitness & figure competitions in the United States.
- To provide opportunities for athletes to gain media exposure.
- To advance to a professional level and have the opportunity to participate in international level competition, if desired, while not having to sacrifice other opportunities that exist in the sport.
- To allow promoters to have flexibility to produce the events they fund in the manner they feel is best, as long as they're fair to athletes and drug testing is enforced.
http://www.ocbbodybuilding.com
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| President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports |
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The President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports is an advisory committee of volunteer citizens who advise the President through the Secretary of Health and Human Services about physical activity, fitness, and sports in America. Through its programs and partnerships with the public, private and non-profit sectors, the Council serves as a catalyst to promote health, physical activity, fitness, and enjoyment for people of all ages, backgrounds and abilities through participation in physical activity and sports. The twenty Council members are appointed and serve at the pleasure of the President.
http://www.fitness.gov
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| Syndrome X Association |
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The Syndrome X Association is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping patients and their healthcare providers with early diagnosis and treatment of Metabolic Syndrome X (MSX) and Insulin Resistance. http://syndromexassoc.org
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