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Below is a partial list of professional organizations for:

Dance

American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (AAHPERD) - The American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (AAHPERD) is a national, nonprofit, membership organization committed to developing and maintaining active, creative, health-promoting lifestyles for all Americans and to enhancing skilled and aesthetic performance.

Canadian Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (CAHPERD) - CAHPERD was founded in 1933, is a national non-profit membership organization committed to the health and well-being of Canadians. It brings together teachers, administrators, researchers, coaches, students and others who have an interest in the fields of physical education, physical activity, health, fitness, sport, recreation and dance.

National Dance Association (NDA) - serving dance educators at all levels of academia and in private studios.

Health Sciences

American Association for Clinical Chemistry, Inc. (AACC) - AACC is an international scientific/medical society of clinical laboratory professionals, physicians, research scientists and other individuals involved with clinical chemistry and other clinical laboratory science-related disciplines who use chemical processes in a clinical setting to evaluate patient health.

American Association for Health Education (AAHE) - serving health professionals in academic, business, and clinical settings.

Physical Education

American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (AAHPERD) - The American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (AAHPERD) is a national, nonprofit, membership organization committed to developing and maintaining active, creative, health-promoting lifestyles for all Americans and to enhancing skilled and aesthetic performance.

American Association for Active Lifestyles and Fitness (AAALF) - serving fitness professionals, educators, and facilities managers.

Canadian Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (CAHPERD) - CAHPERD was founded in 1933, is a national non-profit membership organization committed to the health and well-being of Canadians. It brings together teachers, administrators, researchers, coaches, students and others who have an interest in the fields of physical education, physical activity, health, fitness, sport, recreation and dance.

National Association for Girls and Women in Sport (NAGWS) - serving administrators, teachers, coaches, and participants of sport programs for girls and women.

National Association for Sport and Physical Education (NASPE) - serving physical education, sport, fitness, and movement professionals.

Recreation Management & Youth Leadership

American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (AAHPERD) - The American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (AAHPERD) is a national, nonprofit, membership organization committed to developing and maintaining active, creative, health-promoting lifestyles for all Americans and to enhancing skilled and aesthetic performance.

American Association for Leisure and Recreation (AALR) - AALR helps members enhance the quality of life of Americans through meaningful leisure and recreation experience.

Canadian Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (CAHPERD) - CAHPERD was founded in 1933, is a national non-profit membership organization committed to the health and well-being of Canadians. It brings together teachers, administrators, researchers, coaches, students and others who have an interest in the fields of physical education, physical activity, health, fitness, sport, recreation and dance.

National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) - NRPA is a national, non-profit service organization dedicated to advancing parks, recreation and environmental efforts that enhance the quality of life for all people. NRPA works closely with national, state and local recreation and park agencies, corporations and citizens' groups in carrying out its objectives.

Society of Park and Recreation Educators (SPRE) - SPRE is a part of the National Recreation and Park Association. Formed in 1964, this organization serves the needs of park and recreation educators throughout the United States and Canada.

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