Gatorade Sports Science Research Institute (GSSI) is an organization that fosters service and research in sports nutrition and other aspects of exercise science and active lifestyles. A number of services and educational tools are available for practitioners interested in sports nutrition and performance. (
http://www.gssiweb.com
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The National Athletic Trainers Association (NATA) is the professional organization for athletic trainers. The site includes information on NATA memberships, public relations, publications, certification exams, and other useful links. Information on specific injury statistics for a variety of sports can also be found at this site. (
http://www.nata.org
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The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) has a number of purposes relating to intercollegiate athletics and the role of education in athletics. It is a voluntary organization through which colleges speak and act on athletic matters. This site is very comprehensive and informative. (
http://www.ncaa.org
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The National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) is a non-profit organization that provides resources and opportunities for professionals in the strength and conditioning field. Part of their mission is to disseminate strength training and conditioning information. The NSCA is a recognized authority on strength and conditioning for improved physical performance. (
http://www.nsca-cc.org
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Special Olympics is a non-profit program of sports training and competition for individuals with mental retardation. This site has information on how to get involved as a participant, or volunteer, and other general information. (
http://www.specialolympics.org
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The U.S. Olympic Committee site contains information on olympic sports, and backgrounds on the athlete. Consumer information is available for various exercise topics including training tips and injury information. (
http://www.usoc.org
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The Womens Sports Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting the promotion of women in sports. The stated mission of the organization is "to promote the lifelong participation of all girls and women in sports and fitness, and to create an educated public that encourages females' participation and supports gender equality". (
http://www.womenssportsfoundation.org
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