The American Council on Exercise (ACE) is committed to promoting active, healthy lifestyles and their positive effects on the mind, body and spirit. ACE also provides a certification program for those interested in attaining that credential. The site links to fitness facts, news releases, and more. (
http://www.acefitness.org
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The American Running Association (ARA) is a nonprofit association of runners and sports medicine professionals providing information on fitness, running, and performance. They provide a free monthly newsletter, and other resources on injury prevention and treatment, running shoes, training programs, and racing performance (
http://www.americanrunning.org
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Disabled Sports USA (DSUSA) is a national non-profit organization that provides opportunities for individuals with physical disabilities to gain confidence and dignity through participation in sports, recreation and related educational programs. (
http://www.dsusa.org
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The National Association for Sport and Physical Education (NASPE) is a non-profit organization that supports the physical education profession. NASPE develops and supports quality sport and physical activity programs that promote healthy behaviors and individual well-being. (
http://www.aahperd.org/naspe/
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The President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports serves as an advisory body to the President and Secretary of Health and Human Services on matters involving physical activity, fitness, and sports that enhance and improve health. It encourages regular participation in sports and physical activities for people of all ages and abilities. (
http://www.fitness.gov
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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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SportQuest is a website supported by SIRC, a world leader in identifying, organizing and distributing sport and fitness information. SIRC collects, organizes and distributes sport-related practical and research information found in magazines and periodicals, books, theses and dissertations, conference papers and related research reports. (
http://www.SPORTQuest.com
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The National Sporting Goods Association (NSGA) has worked on behalf of retailers and dealers since 1927. They provide information, education, and cost-saving services. (
http://www.nsga.org
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This website caters to the adventure or thrill seeking athlete and has grown in popularity through the televised coverage of the X Games by ESPN (
http://expn.go.com/expn/index
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