The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) promotes research, education, and applications of sports medicine and exercise science to maintain and enhance physical performance, fitness, health, and quality of life. Information on conferences, research grants, memberships, ACSM certifications, and other topics is presented. (
http://www.acsm.org
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The mission of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is to promote health and quality of life by preventing and controlling disease, injury, and disability. The CDC is an agency of the Department of Health and Human Services. The Web site has a Health Topics A-Z section, fact sheets, and updated statistics on a variety of health issues. (
http://www.cdc.gov
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A public health site for Canadians that provides a variety of valuable resource information about physical activity and health (
http://www.healthcanada.ca
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This site documents the U.S. goals and objectives for the year 2010 in terms of public health. The goals provide researchers and professionals with targets for their health promotion efforts. There is also a lot of valuable information for consumers. Click on the tab labeled "being a healthy person" or the tab on health information. (
http://www.health.gov/healthypeople
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The Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) Series is prepared by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). This site contains a searchable index of MMWR publications, and interactive morbidity and mortality tables. (
http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr
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The Surgeon General's Report represents the most comprehensive reviews on the relationship between physical activity and health. The document provides information and references on a variety of topics related to physical activity. (
http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/sgr/sgr.htm
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