Provides an online catalog to resource organizations; listings are included by condition and by sport. (
http://www.aapmr.org/condtreat/athletes3.htm
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A professional organization dedicated to promoting quality education programs to improve the health and fitness of Americans. (
http://www.aahperd.org
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Promotes exercise and fitness for all Americans; the Web site features fact sheets on many consumer topics, including choosing shoes, cross-training, steroids, and getting started on an exercise program. (
http://www.acefitness.org
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Offers suggestions for incorporating physical activity into everyday life; also includes the Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PAR-Q) to assess safety of exercise. (
http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/hppb/paguide
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An outline of national strategies for promoting physical activity for children and young adults. (
http://www.cdc.gov/HealthyYouth/publications/index.htm
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provides basic facts about exercise as well as information about specific activities and exercise for people with special health concerns. (
http://www.drkoop.com/wellness/fitness/facts/
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Select the Fitness and Sports Medicine Healthy Living Center for more information on incorporating physical activity and exercise into your daily life. (
http://www.MayoClinic.com/findinformation/healthylivingcenter/index.cfm
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Provides links to news and reliable information about fitness from government agencies and professional associations. (
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/exercisephysicalfitness.html
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Report provides a summary of the evidence for the benefits of physical activity as well as all of the recent recommendations. (
http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/sgr/sgr.htm
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Provides articles from the print journal; many cover consumer-oriented topics such as selecting equipment and fitness facilities, preventing and treating exercise injuries, and developing a successful fitness programs. (
http://www.physsportsmed.com
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Provides information about Special Olympics, which offers children and adults with mental retardation year-round training and competition in a variety of sports. (
http://www.specialolympics.org
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