RECOMMENDED WEBSITES

To Investigate EXERCISE SCIENCE & SPORTS MEDICINE information:

http://www.acsm.org/health%2Bfitness/index.htm One mission of the American College of Sports Medicine is to increase public awareness and education about the positive aspects of physical activity for people of all ages, from all walks of life.  ACSM recommendations are the most widely accepted guidelines for frequency, duration, and intensity of various types of physical activity.

http:/www.acefitness.org/ The American Council on Exercise is a nonprofit organization committed to enriching quality of life through safe and effective physical activity.

http://www.ideafit.com/ The IDEA Health and Fitness Association provides health and fitness professionals with unbiased data, pertinent information, educational resources, career development and industry leadership.

http://www.physsportsmed.com/ The Physician and Sportsmedicine is a source for primary care sports medicine clinical and personal health articles, Sports Medicine Clinics and Fellowships lists, and links to the sports medicine community.

http://www.aahperd.org/ The American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance is the largest organization of professionals supporting and assisting those involved in physical education, leisure, fitness, dance, health promotion, and education and all specialties related to achieving a healthy lifestyle.  See also the Georgia chapter: http://www.gahperd.org/home/default.aspx