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 American Heart Association (AHA) is a non-profit agency devoted to research and education on coronary heart disease (CHD) and other cardiovascular diseases. This site provides an interactive assessment of CHD risk based on some of the established modifiable and non-modifiable risk factors. (
http://www.americanheart.org
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The Cooper Institute is a research center dedicated to studying and promoting physical activity. It is located in Dallas Texas and was founded by Dr. Kenneth Cooper, who many credit as being one of the leading pioneers of the aerobic fitness movement. (
http://www.cooperinst.org
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