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National Center on Physical Activity and Disability
National Center on Physical Activity and Disability (NCPAD) encourages persons with disabilities to engage in regular physical activity so as to maintain good health and prevent the development of sec... Details >
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National Collegiate Athletic Association
The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), founded in 1906, serves as the national association for collegiate athletics. As a voluntary association of more than 900 institutions, the NCAA a... Details >
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National Park Service
The National Park Service preserves unimpaired the natural and cultural resources and values of the national park system for the enjoyment, education, and inspiration of this and future generations. T... Details >
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National Recreation and Park Association
The National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA), founded in 1965 by the merger of seven organizations, promotes the interests of the park and recreation movement through public information, politi... Details >
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National Strength and Conditioning Association
As the worldwide authority on strength and conditioning, we support and disseminate research-based knowledge and its practical application to improve athletic performance and fitness. Our goal is to ... Details >
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National Youth Sports Safety Foundation, Inc.
The National Youth Sports Safety Foundation, Inc. (NYSSF) is a non-profit 501 (C) (3) educational organization established in 1989 to promote the safety and well-being of youth participating in sport... Details >
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Post-Polio Health International
The mission of Post Polio Health International, including International Ventilator Users Network is to enhance the lives and independence of polio survivors and home mechanical ventilator users by pro... Details >
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President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports
The President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports promotes, encourages and motivates the development of physical fitness and sport participation for americans of all ages through its work with pa... Details >
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Shape Up America!
Shape Up America! is a non-profit national initiative to raise awareness of the importance of healthy eating and increased physical activity for weight management and disease prevention. Founded by f... Details >
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TOPS Club, Inc. (Take Off Pounds Sensibly)
TOPS Club, Inc., which stands for Take Off Pounds Sensibly, was founded in 1948. It is a nonprofit, non-commercial weight control support group with approximately 10,370 chapters. The TOPS program f... Details >
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Database Updated: Friday, November 19, 2004