Key Organizations

American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (AAHPERD)
AAHPERD is the largest organization of professionals supporting and assisting those involved in physical education, leisure, fitness, dance, health promotion, and education and all specialties related to achieving a healthy lifestyle.

American College of Sports Medicine
The American College of Sports Medicine promotes and integrates scientific research, education, and practical applications of sports medicine and exercise science to maintain and enhance physical performance, fitness, health, and quality of life.

Association for Worksite Health Promotion (AWHP)
AWHP is an international association with eight regional U.S. chapters, each with an elected Board of Directors, and two Canadian chapters as well as a chapter in the United Kingdom. Regional chapters hold activities such as conferences, state meetings and workshops at reduced rates to AWHP members.

Cooper Institute for Aerobic Research
As a nonprofit research organization, The Cooper Institute is dedicated to advancing the understanding of the relationship between living habits and health and to providing leadership in implementing these concepts to enhance the physical and emotional well-being of individuals.

International Health, Racquet and Sportsclub Association (IHRSA)
Serving the owners, managers, suppliers and developers in the health and sports club industry. The International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) is a nonprofit trade association dedicated to building the long-term professionalism and profitability of its member clubs.

National Association for Health and Fitness
The National Association for Health & Fitness (NAHF) is a nonprofit 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 fostering and supporting State Governor's Councils on Physical Fitness and Sports in every state and U.S. territory.

National Coalition for Promoting Physical Activity (NCPPA)
The mission of the National Coalition for Promoting Physical Activity is to unite the strengths of public, private and industry efforts into a collaborative partnership to inspire and empower all Americans to lead physically active lifestyles to enhance their health and quality of life.

National Center on Physical Activity and Disability (NCPAD)
The mission of the National Center on Physical Activity and Disability (NCPAD) is to promote substantial health benefits that can be gained from participating in regular physical activity. This site provides information and resources that can enable people with disabilities to become as physically active as they choose to be.

National Recreation and Parks Association (NRPA)
The National Recreation and Park Association establishes new levels of service through partnership that provide innovation programs, funding support, and public visibility for communities eager to showcase the benefits of parks and recreation.

Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)
The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) is an international public health agency with more than 90 years of experience in working to improve health and living standards of the countries of the Americas.

President's Council for Physical Fitness and Sports
The mission of the President's Council for Physical Fitness and Sports is to coordinate and promote opportunities in physical activity, fitness, and sports for all Americans.

World Health Organization (WHO)
Founded in 1948, the World Health Organization leads the world alliance for Health for All. A specialized agency of the United Nations with 191 Member States, WHO promotes technical cooperation for health among nations, carries out programs to control and eradicate disease and strives to improve the quality of human life.

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