Professional Resources
Learn more about the fields of health, physical education and recreation.
This alphabetical list of professional organizations provides you further resources and information.
Organizations
SHAPE America
Society of Health and Physical Educators
AARC
American Association for Respiratory Care
ACSM
American College of Sports Medicine
AHA
American Heart Association
CDC
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
CHES
Certified Health Education Specialist, National Commission for Health Education Credentialing,
Inc.
ChooseMyPlate
By the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)
Choose My Plate
DESE Missouri
Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
FDA
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
IFIC
International Food Information Council
Mayo Clinic
Mayo Clinic
MOAHPERD
Missouri Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance
NASPE
National Association for Sport & Physical Education
NCATE
National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
NEDA
National Eating Disorders Association
NIDDK
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
NIH
National Institutes of Health
NIMH
National Institute of Mental Health
NRPA
National Recreation and Park Association
NSCA
National Strength and Conditioning Association
ODPHP
Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion
OMHRC
Office of Minority Health Resource Center
WELCOA
Wellness Council of America