The Institute for the Study of Youth Sports helped develop the Program for Athletic Coaches' Education along with the Michigan High School Athletic Association and conducts research in many areas relative to youth and school sports. (
http://ed-web3.educ.msu.edu/ysi/
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Learn more about the International Paralympic Games, which are competitions in elite sports for athletes with disabilities. (
http://www.paralympic.org/release/Main_Sections_Menu/index.html
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The Special Olympics is an international program of year-round sports training and athletic competition for more than 1.7 million people with intellectual disabilities. Check out this site for a wealth of information about the history, philosophy, and programs of Special Olympics. (
http://www.specialolympics.org/
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The National Senior Games Association promotes healthier lifestyles for individuals 50 years and older through education, fitness, and sports competitions. (
http://www.nationalseniorgames.org/
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Check out this site to find out more about the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics, which governs intercollegiate competition for nearly 300 small colleges in 13 sports. (
http://naia.collegesports.com/index.html
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Learn more about the National Junior College Athletic Association, which governs intercollegiate competition in 17 sports for its over 500 member two-year colleges. (
http://www.njcaa.org/
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