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You will find that all the sites listed below are specifically related to the areas of health, physical education, fitness, and kinesiology. These sites not only offer valuable information as it relates to the field of Human Kinetics, but they are also an excellent source for specialized job postings and career development information. Please Choose from one of the following categories to view more:

American Academy of Kinesiology and Physical Education
The dual purpose of The American Academy of Kinesiology and Physical Education shall be to encourage and promote the study and educational applications of the art and science of human movement and physical activity and to honor by election to its membership persons who have directly or indirectly contributed significantly to the study of and/or application of the art and science of human movement and physical activity. The Academy shall promote its dual purpose by means of recognizing and encouraging the continued exemplary, scholarly, and professional productivity of its individual members; synthesizing and transmitting knowledge about human movement and physical activity at annual scholarly meetings and via publication of Academy Proceedings; fostering philosophic considerations regarding purposes of and issues and values related to human movement and physical activity; and annually bestowing honors for outstanding contributions to the fields of kinesiology physical education.

AAHPERD ~ American Association for Health Physical Education and Dance
AAHPERD is your inside track to the health, physical education, recreation and dance communities and your link to an international network of more than 25,000 professionals from around the globe. AAHPERD serves its members and society by disseminating the most up-to-date information, providing cutting-edge programs, setting standards and guidelines and making a healthy active America a national priority.

Aboriginal Sport Circle
The Aboriginal Sport Circle (ASC) is Canada’s national voice for Aboriginal sport, which brings together the interests of First Nations, Inuit and Metis peoples. Established in 1995, the ASC was created through a national consensus-building process, in response to the need for more accessible and equitable sport and recreation opportunities for Aboriginal peoples.

Action Schools! BC
Action Schools! BC is a best practices physical activity model designed to assist elementary schools in creating individualized action plans to promote healthy living. Vision: Physical activity is integrated into the fabric of our elementary schools and is maintained through partnerships with family and community. Long-term, measurable and sustainable health benefits are achieved

AthletesCAN
Athletes CAN is the association representing Canada’s National Team Athletes. We are the only fully independent and inclusive athlete organization. Athletes CAN represents all athletes from all the national teams including Aboriginal, Paralympic, Pan American Games, Olympic and Commonwealth Games athletes, among others. Athletes who are members of senior national teams, or athletes who have retired from a senior national team within the past 8 years are considered members of Athletes CAN.

BC Summer and Winter Games Society
BC Games Society, BC Summer Games and BC Winter Games News Releases. Review news releases pertaining to the Northern BC Winter Games

BCRPA ~ BC Parks & Recreation Association
The BCRPA is a not for profit organization dedicated to advancing the Recreation and Parks field by expanding the capabilities of its members and promoting leisure services. The Association provides extensive educational opportunities, distributes a broad range of information through its publications, promotes employment opportunities for its members and acts as the independent voice of the Recreation and Parks movement in BC.

BC Parks - Government of BC Ministry of Water, Land and Air Protection
BC Parks is responsible for the designation, management and conservation of a system of ecological reserves, provincial parks and recreation areas located throughout the province. As a public trust, our mission is to protect representative and special natural places within the Province's Protected Areas System for world class conservation, outdoor recreation, education and scientific study.

BC School Sports
BC SCHOOL SPORTS is an organization of Member Schools which encourages student participation in extra-curricular athletics, assists schools in the development and delivery of their programs and provides governance for interschool competition.

British Columbia Teachers' Federation
The BCTF is the union of professionals representing 43,000 public school teachers in the province of British Columbia, Canada. It is based in Vancouver.

CAPHERD ~ Canadian Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance
(CAHPERD) is a national, charitable, voluntary-sector organization whose primary concern is to influence the healthy development of children and youth by advocating for quality, school-based physical and health education.

CAAWS ~ Canadian Association for the Advancement of Women and Sport and Physical Activity
CAAWS is in business to encourage girls and women to get out of the bleachers, off the sidelines, and onto the fields and rinks, into the pools, locker rooms and board rooms of Canada.

Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport
The mission of the Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport is to promote ethical conduct in all aspects of sport in Canada. The CCES achieves this mission through research, promotion and education relevant to ethics in sport, including fair play and drug-free sport. As well, the CCES administers Canada's domestic drug-free sport program, while at the same time exercising international leadership in advancing a drug-free, fair and ethical environment for sport worldwide.

Canadian Olympic Committee
The Canadian Olympic Committee (COC) is a private, not-for-profit corporation and the largest private sector funder of high performance sport in Canada. We're responsible for all aspects of Canada's involvement in the Olympic Movement, including: Canada's participation in the Olympic and Pan American Games - Managing a wide variety of cultural and educational programs promoting Olympic values in Canada - Additional grass-roots programs where communities develop and promote the Olympic values at all levels Canada's participation in the upcoming Santo Domingo 2003 Pan American, Athens 2004 and Beijing 2008 Olympic and Torino 2006 - Olympic Winter Games Selecting and supporting Canadian cities in bids to host Olympic, Olympic Winter and Pan American Games

Canadian Intramural Recreation Association
Beginning April 1, 2003, the Canadian Association for Health, Physical Education Recreation and Dance (CAHPERD) will be placing a new emphasis on intramurals with the addition of the Intramural Recreation Program Advisory Committee. The organization currently administering intramural recreation in Canada, the Canadian Intramural Recreation Association (CIRA) has negotiated the transfer of its programs and resources to CAHPERD. The goal of this change for both organizations is to offer a more effective and comprehensive delivery system for physical activity programming in schools.

CCUPEKA ~ Canadian Council of University Physical Education & Kinesiology Administrators
The objectives of CCUPEKA shall include but are not limited to: 2.1 Providing a common forum for the Executive officers (Deans and Directors) of academic programmes in Canadian post-secondary institutions that offer provincially accredited bachelor degrees, in the general area of physical activity studies; 2.2 Making recommendations to the Presidents of Canadian post-secondary institutions on professional and academic matters in the general area identified in 2.1; 2.3 Providing an agency through which conferences and meeting of mutual interest may be planned from time to time as required by the members; 2.4 Providing a forum for sharing administrative problems and issues and seeking solutions to same; 2.5 Fostering exchanges of information and professional contacts within the general area identified in 2.1; 2.6 Preparing position papers on current issues related to the general area identified in 2.1 and directing such papers to the appropriate target; 2.7 Collecting and disseminating documented information related to current administrative practices and procedures; 2.8 Providing a public voice for its members.

CPRA ~ Canadian Parks and Recreation Association
CPRA is a national voice for a vibrant grassroots network with partnerships that connect people who build healthy, active communities, and impact the everyday lives of Canadians.

Canadian Sport - Sport Information Resource Centre
Welcome to Canada's Sport Information Resource Centre. We provide our sports enthusiasts with information on sport, fitness and sports medicine through our bibliographic database. Whether you are looking for information on drills in any given sport or more specific information on volunteer coordination of an upcoming event, as your sport information resource centre we provide up to date and educational information on all aspects of sport. Celebrating our 30th year, we are Canada's sport information resource centre for sport associations, coaches, volunteers, officials, athletes, parents, and of course all those who are interested in sport, sport history and the future of sport.

Centre for Sport Law
The Centre for Sport and Law is a consulting company offering services and practical resources on legal and risk management issues. We opened our doors in 1991 after perceiving that organizations needed the law to be more understandable and more accessible. We are not a law firm - but our multidisciplinary team can help your organization find practical solutions to problems you may experience and, better yet, help you avoid them in the first place. The Centre for Sport and Law is based at Brock University. The two organizations collaborate on research, publishing and teaching activities.

Commonwealth Games Society
The COMMONWEALTH Games Canada strengthens sport within Canada and throughout the Commonwealth by participation in the Commonwealth Games and by using sport as a development tool. The COMMONWEALTH Games Canada is: a dynamic organization providing strong leadership of sport in Canada and within the Commonwealth a recognized leader in building athlete- and coach-centered Commonwealth Games' teams and in using sport as a tool to develop individuals, communities, and nations.

Government of BC ~ Sport and Physical Activity Branch
British Columbia has a long-standing tradition of sports excellence and is home to sports legends such as Nancy Greene Raine, Terry Fox, Karen Magnussen, Rick Hansen, Silken Laumann, Charmaine Crooks, Alison Sydor, Brian Walton, Angela Chalmers, Ross Rebagliati and other champions who help promote fitness and sport among all British Columbians in a province that is the most physically active in Canada. Our strong sport system is built from the hard work and commitment of volunteers, provincial sport and recreation organizations, coaches, athletes, officials and partners such as Sport BC, B.C. Recreation and Parks Association, Coaches Association of B.C., B.C. Games Society, PacificSport Group, B.C. School Sports, ProMOTION Plus and the Sport Medicine Council of B.C.

High Five Program
HIGH FIVE is a program of Parks and Recreation Ontario designed to support the safety, well-being and healthy development of children in recreation and sport programs. We do this by providing parents and professionals with tools, training and resources that promote and support the principles of healthy child development. We have also developed the HIGH FIVE Quality Assurance Process - a unique accreditation system for recreation and sport programs.

Human Kinetics Inc
A good source for manuals, texts and other sport, physical education and fitness related materials.

Institute of Sport and Recreation Management (UK)
The Institute exists to advance and promote public health for the benefit of the public in particular through the provision of education, training and advancing medical and other sciences and technologies and by encouraging active participation in sport and other recreational activities. To promote for the public benefit the provision of facilities for Recreation or other leisure time occupation in the interest of health and social welfare and to provide opportunities to encourage participation in sport and other recreational activities.

International Council for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, Sport, and Dance (ICHPER•SD)
The International Council for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, Sport, and Dance (ICHPER•SD) was an outgrowth of an idea first conceived in 1950 by the Board of Directors of the American Association for Health, Physical Education, and Recreation (AAHPER). Under visionary leadership of Dr. Dorothy Ainsworth, Smith College, and Dr. Carl Troester, Jr., Executive Secretary of AAHPER, ICHPER was founded in Rome, Italy, in 1958, by teaching professionals and representatives from 16 countries from the fields of health, physical education, recreation, sport, and dance from 16 countries. The Council now boasts a membership representing over 145 countries, and disseminates quarterly the Journal of ICHPER•SD to all 208 countries and self-governing territories of the world.

Katimavik
As Canada's leading national youth service learning program, Katimavik's mission is to foster the personal development of our nation's young people through a challenging program of volunteer community work, training and group interaction. The Katimavik program is based on the concept of service learning - learning through volunteer work on community projects to which participants make a significant contribution. The program incorporates five strategic learning programs: leadership, second language, cultural discovery, environmental protection and adoption of a healthy lifestyle. Not only do participants gain a sense of pride in completing useful, diverse projects, by opening up to themselves and to the world around them, they also experience a sense of achieving their full potential that gives them confidence as they go forward in life.

KidSport BC
The KidSport™ Fund is the charitable arm of Sport BC that helps overcome the financial obstacles that may limit children from playing sport. The Fund gives financial grants to children to allow them to play a season of sport. The fund supports the belief that young people can learn more than athletic skills from sport and that sport provides a life-long opportunity for self expression and self discovery. Since 1993 KidSport™ has raised over $1,000,000 for close to 10,000 children from all over BC to participate in sport. Nearly 60 different sports in 120 different communities have KidSport™ kids. All donations go directly to the kids

Leisure Information Network
The Leisure Information Network was launched on July 1, 1995. LIN's goal is to provide a focus and infrastructure for the collection, dissemination and exchange of information amongst leisure services professionals. Our services utilize various technologies to promote and facilitate the availability and use of timely, relevant and accurate information to our members. We firmly believe that improved accessibility to relevant information will greatly assist our users in delivering better services to their respective clients.

Lifesaving Society - BC/Yukon Branch
The BC & Yukon Branch of the Lifesaving Society is an active member of our community dedicated to preventing death and injury in, or near water. We search out opportunities to include everyone as driven by the needs of our community. We endeavor to collaborate with all groups and individuals with like aims. We are a dynamic organization that celebrates growth, flexibility, innovation and pro-active leadership.

National Alliance for Youth Sports
The goal of the National Alliance for Youth Sports is to make sports safe and positive for America’s youth. The Alliance believes that this can only happen if: We provide children with a positive introduction to youth sports; That administrators, coaches, and game officials are well trained; Parents complete an orientation to understand the important impact sports has on their child’s development and: Youth sports are implemented in accordance with the National Standards for Youth Sports. The National Alliance For Youth Sports was founded in 1981 as the National Youth Sport Coaches Association (NYSCA) with the mission of improving out-of-school sports for the more than 20 million youth participants under the age of 16. The Alliance believes that (1) participation in youth sports develop important character traits and values, and (2) the lives of youths can be positively impacted if the adults caring for them have proper training and information. As the NYSCA, we developed a national education program for volunteer youth sport coaches that has been utilized by more than 1.3 million coaches in America. This intensive training program provides coaches with information and skills that positively affect the children in their care. The organization was also instrumental in the creation of the National Standards for Youth Sports in 1987, which placed in motion a national policy for children's sports. With the realization that volunteer coaches are only one aspect of the youth sports equation, the Board of Directors expanded the NYSCA to form the National Alliance For Youth Sports in 1993. Today, the Alliance has become the nation's leading youth sports educator and advocate with nine national programs that educate volunteer coaches, parents, youth sport program administrators, and officials about their roles and responsibilities in the context of youth sports, in addition to offering youth development programs to children. Alliance programs are provided at the local level through dynamic partnerships with more than 2,000 community-based organizations such as parks and recreation departments, Boys and Girls Clubs, Police Athletic Leagues, YMCA/YWCAs, and other independent youth service groups throughout the country. The Alliance also has a strong presence on military installations worldwide, including every Air Force base.

National Parks and Recreation
The Mission of the American National Recreation and Park Association is: "To advance parks, recreation and environmental conservation efforts that enhance the quality of life for all people."

Ontario Physical and Health Education Association
Founded in 1921, Ophea (Ontario Physical and Health Education Association) exists to support Ontario's school communities through advocacy, quality program supports and partnerships to enable children and youth to lead active, healthy lives. A non-profit organization, Ophea is lead by the vision that all children and youth will value, participate in, and make a lifelong commitment to active healthy living

Outward Bound
Outward Bound courses are challenging, exhilarating journeys that take place in Canada’s most beautiful wilderness – from the majestic peaks of B.C.’s Coast Mountains to the solitude of northern Ontario’s boreal forest, to the extraordinary white water rivers of the Yukon.The wilderness will be your classroom. The lakes, rivers, forests, mountains, and ocean provide the challenges. Some of these challenges will be physical – launching a sea kayak into the rolling waves of Georgian Bay, climbing a rugged peak, or portaging a canoe through the boreal forest. Other challenges are more subtle, such as developing your leadership skills or learning to work effectively as a member of a team.The rewards come from meeting these challenges and accomplishing what you thought was impossible. Students not only learn the technical skills demanded by travel in the wilderness, but they also develop long-lasting attributes that are the hallmark of Outward Bound, such as adaptability, responsibility, confidence, integrity, persistence, and the ability to work with others – qualities that will last a lifetime .You'll gain confidence and a new level of respect – for yourself, for others, and for the environment.

PE Central
Web site for health and physical education teachers, parents, and students. Our goal is to provide the latest information about developmentally appropriate physical education programs for children and youth. We encourage you to submit your own lesson ideas which are reviewed by our editorial team. Information about who we are and our awards and honors are available

PEPSA ~ Physical Education Provincial Specialists of B.C.
PEPSA is a professional organization within the British Columbia Teachers' Federation (BCTF), it
provides leadership, advocacy and resources for all generalist teachers and physical education specialists, it assists in the implementation of Quality Physical Education programs membership comprised of individuals whose interest and/or teaching are relates to Physical Education

PERC Online - Professional Environmental Recreation Consultants
You have found the tool to answer the concern! PERC onLine focuses the Web to relevant information and knowledge for parks and recreation professionals. It provides quality information for better decisions. It enriches your organization because it is completely dynamic, changing to your needs, and holding the knowledge of hundreds of expert web surfers (many of whom are your colleagues in the field).

Premier's Sport Awards Program
You Can Do It! - By improving their basic sport skills, children will feel more comfortable in physical activity settings and will enjoy more personal success. Such positive experiences will lead to feelings of pride, an increased self-concept, and the skills to enhance the quality of their lives through active living. The long term goals are to support the development of healthy, active lifestyles and the short term goals are for children to master their basic sport skills. History - Founded by the late Harry Jerome and Wilf Wedmann, two Olympians, in the late 1970's. Funded by the Province of British Columbia, p.s.a.p. has served teachers and communities for over twenty years. All Proceeds further develop physical activity/education resources in B.C. Every year 1000 schools, 2500 teachers and community instructors and 75,000 children are involved in the Program. Over 1 million children have earned p.s.a.p.'s sport skill crests.

President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports (American)
The President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports (PCPFS) serves as a catalyst to promote, encourage and motivate Americans of all ages to become physically active and participate in sports. Assisted by elements of the U.S. Public Health Service, the PCPFS advises the President and the Secretary of Health and Human Services on how to encourage more Americans to be physically fit and active.

proMOTION Plus
proMOTION plus is the BC organization for girls and women in physical activity and sport. We are a non-profit society that works cooperatively with individuals and groups in the sport and recreation system in British Columbia to create equity for girls and women.

Sport BC
Sport BC is non-profit society founded in 1966. The members include 82 provincial sport and related organizations, representing over 834,000 British Columbians as participants, coaches, officials, administrators and volunteers. As the federation for amateur sport organizations, Sport BC provides leadership, direction and support to foster the growth and development of amateur sport in British Columbia. Sport BC is a voice of amateur sport, advocating for increased participation in physical activity and striving towards excellence in all levels of competition

Sport Canada
Sport Canada is a branch of the International and Intergovernmental Affairs Sector within the federal Department of Canadian Heritage. The department is dedicated to valuing and strengthening the Canada experience. Sport Canada has two divisions: Sport Programs and Sport Policy. Sport Canada supports the achievement of high performance excellence and the development of the Canadian sport system to strengthen the unique contribution that sport makes to Canadian identity, culture and society. High Performance Athletes and Coaches: enhance the ability of Canadian athletes to excel at the highest international levels through fair and ethical means. Sport System Development: work with key partners to enhance coordination and integration to advance the Canadian sport system. Strategic Positioning: advance the broader federal government objectives through sport, position sport in the federal government agenda and promote the contribution of sport to Canadian society. Access and Equity: increase access and equity in sport for targeted under-represented groups.

SportFitBC
SportFit promotes healthy, active lifestyles through an online sport education program that matches student's personal preferences and physical attributes with winter sports.As British Columbia looks toward 2010, we are developing athletes who are attaining higher performance levels and building stronger communities. We're helping young people discover the joy of sport, and developing athletes with gold medal dreams to excel at sport. We're doing it through LegaciesNow. As part of the Vancouver Bid for the 2010 Olympic Winter Games and Paralympic Winter Games, in partnership with the Province of B.C., LegaciesNow is funding a series of sport development programs for young B.C. athletes. These programs cover the spectrum of athletes - from the playground to the podium. Investing in future athletes creates active and involved communities, and brings the message of the 2010 Bid to all British Columbians. The 2010 Winter Games are a chance to celebrate Canada: our land, our culture and our dreams.

Sport Information Resource Centre (SIRC)
SIRC is the world's leading sport, fitness and sports medicine bibliographic database producer. For more than 30 years, SIRC has been identifying, organizing and communicating sport and fitness information and providing it through its database SPORTDiscus. Our business has always been about information - how to maintain it and how to deliver it. Considered a technology leader in the sport community, we have benefited from knowing and using the latest technology and innovation that is available and applicable to our industry. We have implemented secure e-commerce solutions using online order forms and a fully integrated shopping solution. The SPORTDiscus bibliographic database is the most authoritative database of its kind. More than 75 percent of its records are easily accessed through SIRCExpress. The scope of SIRC's database is highlighted by its global coverage. Contributions from respected international indexing partners ensure we always have extensive global content.

Sport Science - The Exploratorium
The Exploratorium is a museum of science, art, and human perception located in San Francisco, California. Online since 1993, the Exploratorium was one of the first science museums to build a site on the World Wide Web. Included in the site are more than 12,000 Web pages and many sound and video files, exploring hundreds of different topics. We currently serve seventeen million visitors a year on the site -- nearly twenty times the number of visitors who come to the museum in San Francisco. What's the science behind a home run? Why do curveballs curve? Learn about the game from players from the S.F. Giants & Oakland A's. Find out how this extreme sport is governed by the principles of momentum, gravity, friction, and centripetal force. Learn skateboarding history, technology, and more! Find out how surfing the Web can help you surf the waves; Make forecasts, learn about the physics of balance, and more. Sport! Science Q&A - Find the answers to common Sport! Science questions. Check out RealVideo clips of top mountain biker, Ruthie Matthes. Learn about frames and materials from a custom bike maker. Try interactive javascripts that calculate braking distances and energy consumption. And lots more! Now in German, Dutch, and English! Learn about the game and the science behind it with top scientists and the NHL's Sharks. Going Up? Get Fit by Paul Doherty. The 18,000-foot Mt. Parinacota presents some fitness challenges for climbers. That's the Way the Ball Bounces Find out why balls bounce--or fail to bounce. Hands Up! A rock climbing physicist explores the mechanics of his hands. Remarkable Feets Learn about the most important piece of equipment-- your feet!

Vancouver Parks & Recreation
Through its community-based programs and services, the Board will place a high priority on sustaining the environment, the development and maintenance of attractive parks and a healthy urban forest. Residents will choose from a wide variety of leisure opportunities and will be involved in the decision-making process for parks and recreation. We will signal to the world Vancouver's commitment to a well-planned, growing and safe City.

Vancouver School Board
The Vancouver School Board, a group of nine school trustees, is elected at large every three years by Vancouver residents. The community elects the board to represent them in the conduct of public education, and to exercise their judgment in setting policies and making decisions. The board establishes advisory committees to consult with a variety of partners, and makes decisions on the basis of clear educational philosophy and goals in keeping with the board's Mission Statement.

YWCA of Vancouver
The YWCA of Vancouver is a volunteer and membership-based organization here to serve you. We are a resource for women and their families. We also provide programs and services for anyone who wants to set new goals and reach them. You can find us at over 40 locations across Greater Vancouver. We are a non-profit organization, a registered charity and a member of the United Way of the Lower Mainland. We are also part of a larger network of YWCA's across Canada and around the world.

Coaching Association of BC
The CABC provides the following services: Fair Play Codes, A "B.C. Coach's Perspective" Newsletter, NCCP Information and Course Dates, Resource Library, Discounts, Coaching Contracts, 1-800 Line, Employment Opportunities, Insurance, Legal Assistance, Code of Conduct, Harassment Policy, Online Information and Email Access, Canadian Professional Coaches Association Code of Ethics.

Coaching Association Of Canada
Through our various programs and services, the Coaching Association of Canada (CAC) provides coaches with the necessary foundation of skills, knowledge, and attitudes to foster excellence in sport. From the parents who volunteer on Sunday mornings to coach their children in little league to the national team coach who makes a commitment to coach an Olympic team, all coaches are entitled to quality education and training and recognition and support for the contribution they are making.CAC, recognized as a world leader in the development of coach education and training, is committed to serving the needs of Canada's coaches and to strengthening Canada's sport system. A dedicated professional staff of 22 delivers CAC programs and services, and policies are developed and overseen by a board of directors drawn from both the public and private sectors of the sport community.The association, a not-for-profit amateur sport organization, was created in 1970 as a result of a recommendation put forth by the Task Force on Sport for Canadians.

Coaching Sports.Net
The CoachingSports.Net family of internet sites is designed to help coaches in all sports at all levels achieve the highest level possible for their teams, their players, and themselves. In addition to providing free plays, drills, strategies, motivational messages, and other coaching tips in our sport-specific playbook sections, we also provide the opportunity to purchase newsletters, books, videos, equipment, and software through our company and from our affiliate partners.

International Association of Athletics Federations
The International Athletic Foundation’s primary mission is to charitably assist the world governing body for track and field athletics - the International Amateur Athletic Federation - and its affiliated national governing bodies in perpetuating the development and promotion of athletics world-wide. Through its support of a variety of programmes and projects including educational, scientific, technical, promotional and social activities, the Foundation strives to aid athletes, administrators, coaches, national athletics federations and others to practice all forms of athletics in the best of conditions. With the kind personal support of His Serene Highness, Crown Prince Albert of Monaco, who also acts as the Foundation’s Honorary President, the Foundation is especially interested in spreading the universal message of one of the purest of humankind’s sports, regardless of race, religion, colour or country of origin.

International Council for Coach Education
The International Council for Coach Education (ICCE) is a not-for-profit, international organization with the mission of promoting coaching as an internationally accepted profession. ICCE members seek to enhance the quality of coaching at every level of sport. Every day around the world, tens of millions of athletes run, jump, throw, catch, swim and participate in other sport activities. And every day around the world, millions of coaches help those athletes chase their dreams. The ICCE believes that international collaboration and exchange can accelerate positive change in the realm of coaching development and help these coaches give athletes around the world a chance to pursue excellence. By joining together in the ICCE, members seek to develop an international framework to share this vision with every nation in the world’s sporting community. The target audiences for the ICCE are National Representative Bodies responsible for coach education; institutions that deliver coach education; individuals who design and deliver coach education; coaches; and the international sport community at large.

National Coaching Institute
Since it's inception in 1986, when the National Coaching Institute of Canada was the only coach education institute envisioned, the NCl-BC has trained 174 coaches from all provinces across the country. Over 50% (more than the number of coaches who were actually from BC originally) are active at a variety of levels from grass-roots to Canada Games, University/College positions to National Teams.

NCCP ~ National Coaching Certification Program
The 3M NCCP is a training and certification program for coaches, offered across Canada in more than 60 sports. The program was designed to meet the needs of a wide range of coaches - from those who introduce youngsters to sport to those who work with Canada's high performance athletes. Since its inception, more than 875,000 coaches have taken part in 3M NCCP activities that have helped them to develop the skills, knowledge, and attitudes required to coach effectively.The 3M NCCP prepares coaches to better meet the needs of all participants in sport provide a positive sport experience to participants provide opportunities for participants to achieve their full potential in and through sport.

National Federation of State High School Associations (American)
The mission of the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) is to serve its members and its related professional groups by providing leadership and national coordination for the administration of interscholastic activities which will enhance the educational experiences of high school students and reduce risks of their participation. The NFHS will promote participation and sportsmanship to develop good citizens through interscholastic activities which provide equitable opportunities, positive recognition and learning experiences to students while maximizing the achievement of educational goals.

Positive Coaching Alliance
Positive Coaching Alliance (PCA) is a nonprofit organization based at Stanford University. PCA was created to transform the culture of youth sports to give all young athletes the opportunity for a positive, character-building experience. We have three national goals: 1) To replace the "win-at-all-cost" model of coaching with the "Double-Goal Coach" who wants to win but has a second, more important, goal of using sports to teach life lessons; 2) To teach youth sports organization leaders how to create an organizational culture in which Honoring the Game is the norm; and 3) To spark and fuel a "social epidemic" of Positive Coaching that will sweep this country. There are many people in this nation who want to change the culture of youth sports, but they do not feel equipped to do so. Positive Coaching Alliance has developed practical tools to change the culture of youth sports and is making them available to coaches, parents, league organizers and others who will fire this movement.

Sports Coach UK
sports coach UK is dedicated to guiding the development and implementation of a coaching system, recognized as a world leader, for all coaches at every level in the UK. We will work with our partners to achieve this by promoting: professional and ethical values and inclusive and equitable practice, agreed national standards of competence as a benchmark at all levels, a regulated and licensed structure, recognition, value and appropriate funding and reward, a culture and structure of innovation, constant renewal and continuous professional development.

Athletic Business Magazine
Athletic Business is the sports, recreation and fitness industry’s leading business magazine. Founded in 1977, the magazine is distributed free to 42,000 owners, operators and directors of sports, recreation and fitness facilities at colleges and universities; high schools, private schools and school districts; park and recreation departments; sports and health clubs; military bases; YMCAs/YWCAs/JCCs; private sports/recreation centers and corporate fitness centers. Known for its high-quality editorial content, Athletic Business covers a wide variety of facility planning, marketing, equipment, liability, operations and management topics. Monthly columns include Sports Law Report, College Beat, High School Sports, For Profit and Recreation. In addition, each issue features a Product Focus, highlighting different types of products for the sports, recreation and fitness market.

Canadian Recreation Facilities Council
The Canadian Recreation Facilities Council (CRFC) is comprised of Provincial and Territorial Facility Associations across Canada. The GOALS of the Council are: To encourage full representation from all Provinces and Territories. The CRFC has taken an active role in the promotion of these PROGRAMS: Quality of Air in Indoor Swimming Pools; Copyright Use of Music in Recreation Buildings; Risk Maintenance and Management; Air Alert Awareness Program; and, Energy Efficiency and Conservation. Development of the Western Facility Operators Certificate.

CivicInfo BC
CivicInfo BC is an award-winning Information sharing service for those who work, or have an interest in British Columbia's local government sector. The main goal of CivicInfo BC is to encourage and facilitate the free exchange of local government information, which is done primarily through this web site. CivicInfo BC is: available 24/7, reliable, authoritative, current, relevant, practical. Users of CivicInfo BC can source all major BC local government sector information from one location on the web, saving the time and expense involved in lengthy searches across hundreds of sites. As well as acting as a clearinghouse and search engine for local government material on third-party web sites, CivicInfo also makes available documents and data that are not published elsewhere on the web, or easily available from other sources.

IAAM ~ International Association of Assembly Managers
Comprises leaders who represent a diverse industry—entertainment, sports, conventions, trade, hospitality and tourism. These leaders manage, or provide products and services to public assembly facilities like arenas, amphitheaters, auditoriums, convention centers/exhibit halls, performing arts venues, stadiums and university complexes. IAAM’s mission is to provide leadership, to educate, to inform and to cultivate friendships among individuals involved in the management, operation and support of public assembly facilities. IAAM's members are professional facility managers committed to promoting and developing the use of public assembly facilities and to standardize practices and ethics of venue management worldwide.

RFABC ~ Recreation Facilities Association of BC
The purpose of the RFABC is to promote general interest, education, safe operating standards, professionalism and support among recreation facility operators, Commission and Board members in the successful operations of arenas, auditoriums, community centres, swimming pools, stadiums, parks and other recreation facilities.

Ontario Recreation Facilities Association
The Ontario Recreation Facilities Association Inc. is a provincially-recognized, not-for-profit, volunteer-driven organization with over 3,000 card bearing members. Membership within the O.R.F.A. stems primarily from representatives of the following sectors: municipalities, educational institutions, government agencies, First Nations, community recreation boards, private recreation facilities and business and industry. The Association provides a variety of services to its members including professional development activities, networking, regional information workshops, access to a recreation Facilities Library, formal accreditation through a Registration Program, trade shows and exhibits, a job search service, publications and resource information

Active Living Alliance for People with Disabilities
We are an alliance of individuals, agencies and national associations that facilitates and coordinates partnerships among the members of its network. Any organization, community or individual who embraces our principles and goals is welcome to join the Alliance network. The network has grown to more than 500,000 contacts. OUR VISION is a society where all Canadians lead active and healthy lives. OUR MISSION is to enable Canadians with disabilities to lead active, healthy lives.

Arthritis Society of Canada
The mission of The Arthritis Society is to search for the underlying causes and subsequent cures for arthritis, and to promote the best possible care and treatment for people with arthritis.' The Arthritis Society is Canada's only not-for-profit organization devoted solely to funding and promoting arthritis research, programs and patient care.

Breast Cancer Society of Canada
We're the fast growing private funder of breast cancer research in Canada. And we've retained the passion of our origins as a grass-roots organization. Our Chapters across the country are run by volunteers and several members of our National Executive have lost loved ones to breast cancer. Our work with the Society is not our job, it's our passion.

BC Association for Community Living
The BC Association for Community Living is a federation that advocates for children, youth and adults with developmental disabilities and their families to ensure justice, rights and opportunities in all areas of their lives. Our 75 member associations include tens of thousands of individuals, family members, support workers and volunteers. When needed, we put our province-wide network and resources to work to help make sure individuals' rights are respected, their voices heard, and their needs met. Our changing attitudes toward people with developmental disabilities are making a real difference in their lives and in the community. In the past, these individuals were labeled "mentally retarded" or "mentally handicapped". Many were placed in institutions, segregated schools or workplaces with little or no pay. But all that is changing. In 1996, B.C. became the first province in Canada to close its last major institutions for people with developmental disabilities. For all of us, that means a different tomorrow - today.

BC Lions Society for Children with Disabilities
The BC Lions Society for Children with Disabilities has been registered as a charitable organization since 1952. You may also know us as the Easter Seal People. Under both names, our Society mandate is to support children with disabilities throughout British Columbia. We're dedicated to enriching the lives of children through a renewed focus on "Giving Children Abilities"

BC Disability Sports Program
BC Disability Sports is a federation of nine active, fully functioning, provincial sport governing bodies who are responsible for providing competitive and recreational programs to meet the needs and demands of their members. Our current members include the Canadian Amputee Sports Association - B. C. Division (CASA-BC), the British Columbia Blind Sports and Recreation Association (BCBSRA), SportAbility BC (formerly the Cerebral Palsy Sports Association), BC Deaf Sports Federation (BCDSA), Disabled Sailing Association (DSABC), BC Sledge and Ice Picking (BCSHIP), BC Therapeutic Riding Association (BCTRA) and BC Wheelchair Basketball Society (BCWBS). Our mandate is to provide and ensure opportunities for every individual in British Columbia who has a disability to reach his or her maximum potential in fitness and competitive excellence.

Canadian Blind Sports Association
The Canadian Blind Sports Association is the national sport organization that facilitates training and competitive opportunities in the pursuit of excellence by athletes who are legally blind and visually impaired in CBSA sanctioned sports AND advocates to ensure fair and equitable treatment within the Canadian sport system.

Canadian Cancer Society of BC
We are a national, community-based organization of volunteers, whose mission is the eradication of cancer and the enhancement of the quality of life of people living with cancer.

Canadian Cerebral Palsy Association of British Columbia
The Cerebral Palsy Association of British Columbia (CPABC) is an independent, not-for-profit Association led by a Volunteer Board of Directors. The CPABC was founded in 1954 by a group of concerned parents who wanted the best possible opportunities for their children living with Cerebral Palsy (CP). We have evolved into a provincial Association that supports individuals, families, caregivers, professionals, students and other organizations whose lives are touched by Cerebral Palsy.

Canadian Diabetes Association
The goal of the Canadian Diabetes Association's web site is to become THE online resource for people with, and affected by, diabetes and for healthcare professionals treating those affected by the disease.

Canadian Paralympic Committee
The mission of the Canadian Paralympic Committee is to develop and promote the Paralympic movement in Canada. We are dedicated to supporting the achievement of excellence in Paralympic sport by providing a superior level of service to Paralympic team members and other key constituents of the Canadian Paralympic movement.

Canadian Wheelchair Sports Association
The Canadian Wheelchair Sports Association (CWSA), founded in 1967, is a national sport organization representing wheelchair athletes. It is an incorporated, not-for-profit, organization recognized by Sport Canada.

Canadian Therapeutic Recreation Association
The Canadian Therapeutic Recreation Association is to advocate for the Therapeutic Recreation Profession and our Membership by: Promoting and facilitating communication between and among members in Therapeutic Recreation. Developing and implementing a plan which will lead to national certification of Therapeutic Recreation practitioners. Promoting and advancing public awareness and understanding of Therapeutic Recreation. Developing and promoting the adoption and implementation of Professional Standards for the delivery of Therapeutic Recreation Services. Supporting excellence and advancement in Education and Research in Therapeutic Recreation.

Coalition for Active Living
The Coalition is made up of hundreds of groups, organizations and individuals committed to making sure that the environments where we live, learn, work and play support regular physical activity. The Coalition is working to achieve this goal by advocating for public policies that support physical activity.

Down Syndrome Research Foundation
The Down Syndrome Research Foundation was formed in 1995 in response to the need, expressed by parents and professionals, for detailed and research-based information for themselves and for the community at large. Although based in British Columbia, the DSRF, by using technology to reach out to the Community, has found an audience across Canada. Our mandate is to empower people with Down syndrome to achieve their potential, lead independent and fulfilled lives, and participate fully in the communities in which they live. We aim to do this through developing educational and training programs, disseminating information and research results, collaborating with other resource centers and community service providers, and raising funds to support a broad spectrum of research projects.

Giant Steps
Giant Steps is a comprehensive educational and therapeutic program for children with neuro-integrative dysfunction such as autism, PDD, Aspergers and other related syndromes. These children may have developmental delays in the areas of: complex language skills, motor skills, auditory and visual processing, behaviour and socialization skills and higher cognitive thinking.

Kidney Foundation of Canada
The Kidney Foundation of Canada is a national, volunteer organizations dedicated to improving the health and quality of life of people living with kidney disease. Supported by the public and responsive to its beneficiaries, the Foundation: funds research and related clinical education; provides services for the special needs of individuals living with kidney disease; advocates for access to high quality health care; and, actively promotes awareness of and commitment to organ donation.

Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada
Our mission - to improve the health of Canadians by preventing and reducing disability and death from heart disease and stroke through research, health promotion and advocacy. The Heart and Stroke Foundation is a Federation of 10 independent Provincial Foundations and one National Foundation, the HSFC, led and supported by a force of more than 250,000 volunteers. The Foundation receives no core operational funding from government sources.

Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada
Besides funding MS research, the MS Society provides services for people who have MS, family members, caregivers and health care professionals. These services are delivered through the network of divisions and chapters across Canada. Client Services volunteers and staff assist through the major areas of information, funding and support. Information includes MS Society publications, the National Information Resource Centre Program, literature & videos and education.

Muscular Dystrophy Association of Canada
Muscular Dystrophy Canada endeavors to provide relevant and current information about many types of neuromuscular disorders in an easy to understand format. Our publications cover important topics such as causes, symptoms, and treatments for these disorders. All of MDC's information documents are written with our clients in mind, and can be downloaded from this site.

National Center on Physical Activity and Disability
The mission of the National Center on Physical Activity and Disability (NCPAD) is to promote substantial the health benefits that can be gained from participating in regular physical activity. The slogan of NCPAD is Exercise is for EVERY body, and every person can gain some health benefit from being more physically active. This site provides information and resources that can enable people with disabilities to become as physically active as they choose to be. For more information about the philosophy and design of NCPAD, please see our page

Parkinson Society of Canada
Parkinson Society Canada is a not for profit, national charitable organization. The Society raises money through corporate sponsorships, public donations, and planned gifts. Finding the cause and cure for Parkinson's disease remains our chief mission. However, while we wait for answers, we must not forget the patients and caregivers. New publications, increased patient conferences, clinical assistance programs, as well as other projects also require your support and funding.

Rick Hansen - Man in Motion Foundation - The Rick Hansen Institute
In August 1997, the Rick Hansen Institute was created to help find a cure for paralysis, and improve the health and quality of life of people with spinal cord injuries. Starting with the $26.1 million legacy from the Rick Hansen Man In Motion World Tour, Rick and his team, have wisely and successfully managed and created innovative partnerships and programs. As a result, $148 Million has been directed to a wide variety of activities including research, rehabilitation, education, awareness and wheelchair sport. Today, the focus is on accelerating the discovery of a cure for spinal cord injury. Through its leadership, the Institute brings together scientists, philanthropists, governments and private organizations to establish and pursue common goals and priorities, in support of spinal cord injury research. The Institute is a founding member of a consortium of the world's most prominent private spinal cord injury research funders.

STEPS Forward & STEPS-UBC
STEPS Forward Inclusive Post-secondary Education Society (STEPS) was incorporated in 2001 by a group of parents concerned that there was no place in society for their children with intellectual disabilities as they reached adulthood – no place for lifelong education, no place for employment, no place to participate as citizens. STEPS’ mandate is to transform post-secondary education in the province of British Columbia by modeling inclusion for students with intellectual disabilities, starting at UBC (STEPS-UBC) and eventually expanding to other colleges and universities throughout the lower mainland and the rest of the province. As post-secondary inclusion becomes the norm, young adults with intellectual disabilities and their parents will begin to exercise their right to participate in society as full citizens. More importantly, members of the community at large, whose access to post-secondary education and right to find fulfillment through meaningful employment is a given, will begin to see inclusion as the norm as well. In short, this project will transform both the life chances for people with intellectual disabilities and the nature of post-secondary communities.

Spectrum Society for Community Living
A Gentle Organization Mending Broken Hearts. A non-profit charitable organization providing community based supports to people with disabilities in the communities of Vancouver, Richmond, Burnaby, New Westminster & the Sunshine Coast

Active Living Coalition for Older Adults
The Active Living Coalition for Older Adults (ALCOA) envisions a society where all older Canadians are leading active lifestyles thereby contributing to their physical and overall well-being. ALCOA, a partnership of organizations and individuals having interest in the field of aging, encourages older Canadians to maintain and enhance their well-being and independence through a lifestyle that embraces daily physical activities.

Canadian Centre for Activity and Aging
The CCAA was incorporated on September 17, 1996 and is a registered charitable organization. The board of directors has local representation as well as representation from the regions in Canada and the business and older adult communities. It is affiliated with The University of Western Ontario, St. Joseph's Health Care of London, and Lawson Health Research Institute. In September 2000, the CCAA took on the activities of The Centre for Activity and Ageing (CAA). Mission:To develop, encourage and promote an active, healthy lifestyle for Canadian adults that will enhance the dignity of the aging process.

International Council on Active Aging
We focus on connecting you with others who share your goals and on giving you the support and tools to work more effectively. Our Vision: The International Council on Active Aging (ICAA) is dedicated to changing the way we age by uniting professionals in the retirement, assisted living, fitness, rehabilitation, and wellness fields to help dispel society's myths about aging. We will also help these professionals to empower aging baby boomers and older adults to improve their quality of life and maintain their dignity. Our Mission: The ICAA connects a community of like-minded professionals who share the goals of changing society's perceptions of aging and improving the quality of life for aging baby boomers and older adults within the six dimensions of wellness. The council supports these professionals with education, information, resources and tools, so they can achieve optimal success.

National Institute on Aging
The National Institute on Aging (NIA), one of the 25 institutes and centers of the National Institutes of Health, leads a broad scientific effort to understand the nature of aging and to extend the healthy, active years of life. In 1974, Congress granted authority to form the National Institute on Aging to provide leadership in aging research, training, health information dissemination, and other programs relevant to aging and older people. Subsequent amendments to this legislation designated the NIA as the primary federal agency on Alzheimer’s disease research. Mission - The NIA’s mission is to improve the health and well-being of older Americans through research, and specifically to: Support and conduct high quality research on: -aging processes -age-related diseases -special problems and needs of the aged. Train and develop highly skilled research scientists from all population groups. Develop and maintain state-of-the-art resources to accelerate research progress. Disseminate information and communicate with the public and interested groups on health and research advances and on new directions for research

Alberta Provincial Fitness Unit
The Provincial Fitness Unit (PFU) is a non-profit organization sanctioned by the Provincial Government of Alberta. We are affiliated with several other professional organizations including the University of Alberta. The Unit is responsible for the administration, certification, and support of Fitness professionals within the province of Alberta. Our mandate is to promote a standard of excellence within the fitness field, and educate the public and private sect-or as to the benefits of fitness and an active lifestyle. Our responsibilities also include the management of the; Alberta CSEP Health & Fitness Program (Alberta CSEP HFP), Alberta Fitness Leadership Certification Association (AFLCA), Be Fit for Life (BFFL) Network.

American Association of Personal Trainers
The American Association of Personal Trainers is the leading professional association serving the personal fitness training community, and the leading national advocate for personal fitness trainers and their clients. The Mission of the American Association of Personal Trainers is to serve as the national representative of the personal fitness training profession, serving the public and the profession by promoting professional excellence and public safety. AAPT is the national voice of American personal fitness trainers, advocates the professionalism of personal fitness training, and seeks to advance the quality of personal fitness training in America AAPT endorses select trainer certification organizations and quality providers of continuing trainer education; AAPT provides information about health, fitness and exercise for both trainers and the public; AAPT's exclusive Total Trainer Solution allows its members to conduct the entire business end of their personal fitness training practice online; AAPT develops and promotes ethical standards for the personal fitness training profession; and AAPT leads initiatives to educate and provide safeguards for the public.

American Fitness Professionals & Associates
AFPA Mission Statement - "To provide Excellence in Education that is both practical and scientifically up to date for today's Health & Fitness Professionals, & Enthusiasts. AFPA's certification training programs & correspondence courses are based on the most current principals in Exercise Science, Sports Medicine , and Applied Human Nutrition. Our primary goal is to provide an affordable educational experience that is both practical and functional for the fitness professional and the general public. The foundation of AFPA is over 32 years of combined experience in the fitness and sports medicine field. With over 55 faculty members and representatives throughout the United States, and Internationally. American Fitness Professionals & Associates is the driving force behind Fitness Professionals seeking educational credibility in their leadership role".

BCFACA ~ BC Fitness Appraisal Certification Program
Mission Statement: "To ensure that quality fitness appraisal and physical activity counseling services are available to assist in the promotion of an active lifestyle for all Canadians." The Program: Protects consumers by regulating standards for physical activity, fitness and lifestyle appraisal personnel and centres. Gives appropriate recognition to physical activity, fitness and lifestyle appraisal personnel with advanced qualifications in the field of exercise science. Promotes a professional and ethical approach in the physical activity, fitness and lifestyle appraisal industry.

British Columbia Association of Kinesiologists
It is committed to providing support for, and information related to Kinesiologists and their careers. Our mission statement is to:Uphold the standards of the profession of Kinesiologists, Promote the applications of Kinesiology to other professionals and to the community, Assist Kinesiologists in their professional development, and Encourage an exchange of ideas in the science of Kinesiology.

Canada's Physical Activity Guide
Canada's Physical Activity Guide posted by Health Canada and CSEP. The Guide is in a one-page, easy-to-read format that's available for order on its own, or as a pull-out section in a Handbook that gives you even more information on building physical activity into your daily life. The Guide provides a rainbow of physical activities that can help you have more energy, move more easily, and get stronger. It tells you how much activity you should strive for and how to get started.

Canadian Fitness Education Services
Canadian Fitness Education Services Ltd (CFES) is a British Columbia-based educational resource publishing house and fitness leadership company, committed "to enhancing the fitness knowledge and activity effectiveness of individuals through quality leadership, lifetime personal educational and career programs, products and services." The company has over 23 years experience certifying educators and teaching quality programs facilitating over 35,000 students through courses, workshops and conferences. CFES programs are BCRPA Recognized & B.C. Ministry of Education recommended resources for PE 11/12, as well meeting requirements for a variety of agencies and organizations across Canada

Canadian Fitness and Lifestyle Research Institute
The mission of the Canadian Fitness and Lifestyle Research Institute is to enhance the well-being of Canadians through research and communication of information about physically active lifestyles to the public and private sectors. The Institute takes an integrated approach to understanding active living and strives to address fitness issues from the complementary perspectives of the health professions, the sociological and psychological sciences, and the physiological and biological sciences.

Can-Fit-Pro ~ The Canadian Association of Fitness Professionals
The Canadian Association of Fitness Professionals was founded in 1993 as a voice for all fitness professionals. We recognize that our members wear many different "hats" - the club owner is a fitness instructor, the personal trainer is a sales associate, the club manager is part of the service team. Our goal is to meet the needs of all fitness professionals. Can-Fit-Pro provides the following services:educational conferences throughout the year certification courses, exams and resources bi-monthly magazine for our members shopping opportunities at our trade shows across the country job postings network for club owners, managers and program directors liability insurance program continuously updated westerner opportunities for all fitness professional s. Our Mission is simple but complete. United as members, Can-Fit-Pro takes today's fitness professionals' challenges and creates tomorrow's solutions through increasing opportunity, ongoing relative knowledge and personal enrichment. Our Vision is to move away from the survival mode of just meeting basic needs and into a relationship that demonstrates value and excellence. We believe that growth and education is complete when we are able to provide for all fitness professionals.

Canadian Health Network - Government of Canada site
CHN is a national, non-profit, bilingual web-based health information service. CHN's goal is to help Canadians find the information they're looking for on how to stay healthy and prevent disease. CHN does this through a unique collaboration - one of the most dynamic and comprehensive networks anywhere in the world. This network of health information providers includes Health Canada and national and provincial/territorial non-profit organizations, as well as universities, hospitals, libraries and community organizations.

CSEP ~ Canadian Society of Exercise Physiologists
The Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology is a voluntary organization composed of professionals interested and involved in the scientific study of exercise physiology, exercise biochemistry, fitness and health. The CSEP (then known as the Canadian Association of Sport Sciences), was founded at the Pan American Games, Winnipeg, Manitoba in 1967 - the result of four years of cooperative efforts by the Canadian Medical Association and the Canadian Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance.

Collegiate Strength & Conditioning Coaches Association
It is designed to represent and promote the collegiate strength & conditioning coach. The association will do everything possible to keep collegiate strength & conditioning coaches current on the latest research and its application in the field. Bridging the gap between exercise science/research and its practical application in the field of strength & conditioning by providing opportunities for students to complete practicums/internships/residencies/graduate assistantships under a head or master collegiate strength & conditioning coach with the SCCC certification. Promoting/opposing legislation and policies within the NCAA to serve the best interest of the student athlete and collegiate strength & conditioning coach. Providing effective communication, as well as promoting positive relationships with the media, the public, as well as other professional organizations.

Cooper Institute
The Cooper Institute is dedicated to advancing the understanding of the relationship between living habits and health and to providing leadership in implementing these concepts to enhance the physical and emotional well-being of individuals.

Dietitians of Canada
Dietitians of Canada is an association of food and nutrition professionals committed to the health and well-being of Canadians. Dietitians of Canada supports its members to take action to improve health through food and nutrition strategies - shaping policy, providing services, and encouraging research.

Gatorade Sports Science Institute
The Gatorade Sports Science Institute is a research and educational facility established in 1988 to share current information and expand knowledge on sports nutrition and exercise science that enhance the performance and well-being of athletes. The materials and services of the Institute are designed as educational tools for sports health professionals. GSSI staff scientists study the effects of exercise, the environment and nutrition on the human body using the latest scientific technology and equipment. In addition to the GSSI’s own exercise physiology, biochemistry and exercise sensory labs, GSSI also works with leading scientists from universities around the world to further research in exercise science and sports nutrition.

IDEA, Health and Fitness Association
IDEA's mission is to support the world's leading health and fitness professionals with credible information, education, career development and leadership to help enhance the quality of life worldwide through participation in safe, effective fitness and healthy lifestyle programs.

IHRSA ~ International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association
The International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) is a not-for-profit trade association representing health & fitness facilities, gyms, spas, sports clubs and suppliers worldwide. The Mission of IHRSA is to grow, protect and promote the industry, and to provide its members with benefits that will help them be more successful.

Health Canada
Health Canada is the federal department responsible for helping the people of Canada maintain and improve their health. Health Canada strives to improve the health of all Canada's people, while respecting individual choices and circumstances, and therefore seeks to put Canada among the countries with the healthiest people in the world. What We Do - In partnership with provincial and territorial governments, Health Canada provides national leadership to develop health policy, enforce health regulations, promote disease prevention and enhance healthy living for all Canadians. By making Canadians more aware of dangers to their health, protecting them from avoidable risks and encouraging them to take a more active role in their health, Health Canada fosters a healthier population and contributes to a more productive country.

Health Promotion On-Line - Go vt of Canada - Fitness and Active Living Page
The Physical Activity Contribution Program: Supporting Healthy Living for Canadians is an important means by which Health Canada carries out its mandate and achieves its goals to help Canadians improve and maintain their health through regular physical activity. Recognizing that health is a shared responsibility, contribution funding is also a means by which Health Canada supports and engages the voluntary sector to effect change, improve situations, and collaborate on activities of mutual benefit. Partnerships and collaborative action between governments, non-government organizations, and other agencies, help to reduce barriers and increase access to convenient, safe, affordable, and attractive opportunities to integrate physical activity into daily living.

National Council of Strength and Fitness
"It is the mission of the National Council of Strength and Fitness to provide students with advanced scholarship that embodies the principles of lifetime health and fitness. Through visionary leadership and academic integrity, the organization is devoted to empowering students with the knowledge and skills to deliver unsurpassed professional practices within the health and fitness profession."

National Fitness Leaders Association (NFLA)
The National Fitness Leaders Association (NFLA) is dedicated to developing effective leadership in the fields of fitness, health promotion, and disease prevention. This progressively growing honorific organization brings together accomplished individuals from all segments of the academic, government and professional arenas. Members of the NFLA are recipients of the Healthy American Fitness Leaders Award, an awards program conducted by NFLA, the U.S. Junior Chamber of Commerce, and the American Council on Exercise (ACE). This prestigious awards is presented annually to ten individuals who have made significant contributions to the promotion of health and fitness for the benefit of individuals, communities, and the country.

National Institute for Nutrition
An independent institute at the interface of nutrition science, consumers, government, and industry, NIN is in a unique position to foster effective partnerships among those sectors. Membership in NIN is diverse, including corporate members and government and university affiliates. The Institute has published four Tracking Nutrition Trends surveys since 1990, providing a means to benchmark and monitor changing attitudes toward food and nutrition issues among Canadian consumers. Other studies have identified important consumer perspectives on such emerging issues as functional foods, nutrition labeling, health claims and voluntary labeling of foods from biotechnology. The insights gained from this research guide the actions of policy makers, health professionals, industry, and, ultimately, the consumer.

Ontario Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences
The Ontario Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences provides: Fitness Appraisal Certification training & national CSEP certification for fitness consultants by offering workshops, support to our members through recertification courses both CPR and CPAFLA, training for personal trainers who promote safe, effective physical activity. We also: are an Ontario Fitness Safety Standards administrator administer the Fitness Appraisal Certification and Accreditation (FACA) program in Ontario for the Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology (CSEP). provide Fitness Appraisal Centre Accreditation provide training and certification for the Professional Fitness and Lifestyle Consultant (PFLC) provide training and certification for the Certified Fitness Consultant (CFC) who has completed the Canadian Physical Activity Fitness & Lifestyle Appraisal (CPAFLA) course provide a schedule of CPR courses for members

National Strength and Conditioning Association
The National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) is to unify members and facilitate a professional exchange of ideas in strength development as it relates to the improvement of athletic performance and fitness. Since our inception in 1978, the NSCA has been working hard with well known industry experts to enhance, enlighten, and advance the field of strength and conditioning. The NSCA brings together a unique and diverse group of professionals from the sport science, athletic, and fitness industries. Our membership is comprised of strength and conditioning coaches, personal trainers, exercise physiologists, athletic trainers, researchers, educators, sport coaches, physical therapists, business owners, exercise instructors, fitness directors, and students training to enter the field. The NSCA provides its members with a wide variety of resources and opportunities designed to enhance their education and careers, including: exceptional professional journals; cutting-edge conferences; scholarship and grant opportunities; educational texts and videos; and career services. In addition, the NSCA Certification Commission offers two of the finest and only nationally accredited certification programs, the Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, (CSCS) and the NSCA Certified Personal Trainer (NSCA-CPT). These credentials have become the measure of excellence in the strength and conditioning profession.

Twist Conditioning
Twist Conditioning Incorporated (TCI) specializes in performance enhancement through sport-specific conditioning. TCI is led by owner Peter Twist, 10 year Veteran Strength and Conditioning Coach for the Vancouver Canucks of the NHL An Exercise Physiologist and Sport Scientist, Twist has authored numerous books on athlete development, published over 100 papers and delivered hundreds of lectures on sport-specific training. In recognition of his contribution to the field of strength and conditioning, Twist was the 1998 recipient of the National Strength and Conditioning Association's President's Award. This prestigious honour is given annually to a North American coach who has shown performance excellence and dedication to the fields of coaching and athletic development. Twist's revolutionary training concepts have been well received by thousands of coaches throughout the world. TCI defines leading edge training methodologies. Today TCI and it's staff of top conditioning coaches educate players, coaches and trainers through their seminars, certifications, guest speaking, books and videos, as well as their web site www.sportconditioning.ca. Together the staff has over 100 years of experience and a wealth of academic expertise, leading to a holistic program including coaching, training, testing, injury re-conditioning, team consulting, nutrition and sport psychology.

Sport Management and Sport Sociology

BC Sports Hall of Fame
The BC Sports Hall of Fame is a non-profit, self-sustaining society that was founded in 1966 by the late Eric Whitehead and a group of sports minded individuals. The goal was to establish a permanent tribute honouring BC's outstanding athletes, teams and builders of sport. Sports hall offers tailored programs and activities to school and community groups as part of it's mandate to raise awareness of sport and sport history. Volunteer driven, staffed by a team of four and guided by a Board of Trustees, Advisory Committee, and Regional Representatives.

North American Society for Sport Management
NASSM is actively involved in supporting and assisting professionals working in the fields of sport, leisure and recreation. The purpose of the North American Society for Sport Management is to promote, stimulate, and encourage study, research, scholarly writing, and professional development in the area of sport management--both theoretical and applied aspects. Topics of interest to NASSM members include sport marketing, future directions in management, employment perspectives, management competencies, leadership, sport and the law, personnel management, facility management, organizational structures, fund raising, and conflict resolution.

American Kinesiotherapy Association
The mission of the American Kinesiotherapy Association, Inc. (AKTA) is to promote Kinesiotherapy by improving recognition of the profession through the pursuit of legislation and public relations. The AKTA will serve the interest of its members and will represent the profession to the public. The organization will work to enhance the standard of care provided by Kinesiotherapists through educational opportunities. The precursor to the American Kinesiotherapy Association, Inc. (AKTA) was established in 1946. There are eight chapters within the United States providing regional representation for the profession and also sponsoring continuing education programs for Registered Kinesiotherapists.It is estimated that 2,000 individuals are Registered and employed as Kinesiotherapists in such areas as Department of Veteran Affairs Medical Centers, public and private hospitals, sports medicine facilities, wellness programs, colleges and universities, learning disability centers, free standing rehabilitation facilities and as exercise consultants. Current membership categories include: active, life, emeritus, associate, bridge and student .Organizational goals for the profession are focused on efforts to present Kinesiotherapy as a principal provider of restorative exercises for individuals with the debilitation due to disease and injury.

Canadian Academy of Sport Medicine
The Canadian Academy of Sport Medicine (CASM) is an organization of physicians committed to excellence in the practice of medicine as it applies to all aspects of physical activity. Our mission is to be a leader in advancing the art and science of sport medicine, including health promotion and disease prevention, for the benefit of all Canadians through programs of education, research and service.

Canadian Association of Cardiac Rehabilitation
The Canadian Association of Cardiac Rehabilitation (CACR) is a multi-disciplinary association of professionals dedicated to providing leadership in clinical practice, research and advocacy in cardiac disease prevention and rehabilitation for the enhancement and maintenance of cardiovascular health of Canadians.

Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists
CAOT provides services, products, events and networking opportunities to assist occupational therapists achieve excellence in their professional practice. In addition CAOT provides national leadership to actively develop and promote the client-centred profession of occupational therapy in Canada and internationally.

Canadian Athletic Therapists Association
The CATA is a progressive not-for-profit organization dedicated to the promotion and delivery of the highest quality care to active individuals through injury prevention, emergency services and rehabilitative techniques. The Association is a leader within the Sport Medicine Community of Canada through its continuing development, implementation and monitoring of professional standards. In collaboration with other allied health professionals, the CATA creates a healthier environment that encompasses the needs of the active community through to the high performance athlete.

Canadian Physiotherapy Association
CPA is the national professional association representing approximately 9,000 members distributed throughout all provinces and territories. CPA's mission is to provide leadership and direction to the physiotherapy profession, foster excellence in practice, education and research, and promote high standards of health in Canada.

College of Family Physicians of Canada
The College of Family Physicians of Canada is a national voluntary organization of family physicians that makes continuing medical education of its members mandatory. The College strives to improve the health of Canadians by promoting high standards of medical education and care in family practice, by contributing to public understanding of healthful living, by supporting ready access to family physician services, and by encouraging research and disseminating knowledge about family medicine. Goals - As the voice of family medicine in Canada, The College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC) will: Goal #1 champion quality health care for all people in Canada, Goal #2 support its members in providing quality patient care through education, research and the promotion of best practices, Goal #3 ensure that the role of the family physician is well understood and widely valued.

International Federation of Sports Medicine
Mission statement of FIMS. To promote the study and development of sports medicine throughout the world.• To preserve and improve the health of mankind through physical fitness and ports participation. To scientifically study the natural and pathological implications of physical training and sports participation; To organize and/or sponsor internationally based scientific meetings, courses, congresses, and exhibits in the field of sports medicine; To cooperate with national and international organizations in sports medicine and related fields; To publish scientific information in the field of sports medicine and other related fields.

Journal of the American Medical Association
The Key and Critical Objectives of JAMA To promote the science and art of medicine and the betterment of the public health. Critical Objectives: To publish original, important, well-documented, peer-reviewed clinical and laboratory articles on a diverse range of medical topics, To provide physicians with continuing education in basic and clinical science to support informed clinical decisions, To enable physicians to remain informed in multiple areas of medicine, including developments in fields other than their own, To improve public health internationally by elevating the quality of medical care, disease prevention, and research provided by an informed readership, To foster responsible and balanced debate on controversial issues that affect medicine and health care, To forecast important issues and trends in medicine and health care, To inform readers about nonclinical aspects of medicine and public health, including the political, philosophic, ethical, legal, environmental, economic, historical, and cultural, To recognize that, in addition to these specific objectives, THE JOURNAL has a social responsibility to improve the total human condition and to promote the integrity of science, To achieve the highest level of ethical medical journalism and to produce a publication that is timely, credible, and enjoyable to read.

National Academy of Sport Medicine
The National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) was founded in 1987 by physicians, physical therapists and fitness professionals. Since its inception, our organization has expanded throughout the United States, Asia and Europe and has always focused on the development, refinement and implementation of superior educational programs for fitness, performance and sports medicine professionals. We believe it is our responsibility to provide curricula using the most advanced research and practical application information available. Mission Statement: The National Academy of Sports Medicine is an innovative, multidisciplinary educational organization dedicated to providing cutting-edge concepts and applications in the areas of fitness, sports performance and sports medicine. Through progressive development in an academic and clinical environment, the peerless instructor team will provide a continuum of education, services and products that create the complete setting necessary for the success of all who participate. Education. Application. Integrity

National Athletic Trainers' Association
The Mission of the National Athletic Trainers' Association is to enhance the quality of health care for athletes and those engaged in physical activity, and to advance the profession of athletic training through education and research in the prevention, evaluation, management and rehabilitation of injuries.

Physician and Sports Medicine
The Physician and Sportsmedicine is a peer-reviewed monthly journal serving the practicing physician's professional and personal interests in the medical aspects of exercise, sports, and fitness. The most widely read clinical sports medicine journal in the world, we cover practical, primary care-oriented topics such as diagnosing and treating knee and ankle injuries, managing chronic disease, preventing and managing overuse injuries, helping patients lose weight safely, and all manner of exercise and nutrition topics.

Sports Medicine Australia
Sports Medicine Australia is Australia’s peak national umbrella body for sports medicine and sports science, and is widely acknowledged overseas as the world’s leading multi-disciplinary sports medicine body. This recognition is the fruit of more than forty years work by SMA members that began after the Melbourne Olympics. That work has contributed to Australia’s position as an elite sporting nation and is critically important in promoting the health, fitness and well being of all Australians. At a community level Sports Medicine Australia is responsible for creating a safe playing field in which all Australians can actively and freely participate. Sport Medicine Australia’s major community education program is Safer Sport. The Safer Sport message is delivered throughout Australia through the development and design of courses, educational resources, guidelines and general information for trainers, coaches, teachers, parents and participants. The estimated 100,000 ordinary Australians who have completed Sports Medicine Awareness, Sports First Aid courses or Sports Trainer accreditation is testament to our commitment to an Australian community that is active, healthy and injury free.

Sports Medicine Council of BC
SportMedBC is a not-for-profit society, and focal point for sport medicine and science within the provincial sport system. It is part of an alliance which includes SportBC, the Coaches Association of British Columbia, National Coaching Institute - BC, the BC Games Society, BC School Sports, the Sport and Community Development Branch and the PacificSport Group, the BC network of National and Regional Sport Centres. SportMedBC is committed to identifying, developing and promoting Best Practices in sport health, sport safety and sport training. We aim to coordinate access to a network of practitioners and to be the ultimate resource for all British Columbians interested in sport activities.

Sports Physiotherapy Canada
Sport Physiotherapy Canada (SPC) is a volunteer driven, not for profit organization consisting of graduate physiotherapists and physiotherapy students who have an interest in Sport. We are "an organization which coordinates, promotes and provides programs and services for the health, safety and optimal performance of all participants in sport and sport physical therapy." SPC's National Office is situated just outside of Ottawa in the Canotek Industrial Park along with various National Sport Organizations(NSOs), Multi-Service and Multi-sport Organizations.

American Society of Biomechanics
The purpose of the Society is to provide a forum for the exchange of information and ideas among researchers in biomechanics. The term biomechanics is used here to mean the study of the structure and function of biological systems using the methods of mechanics. There are several regional and national associations - the American College of Sports Medicine, the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, and the Orthopaedic Research Society, for example, which regularly or occasionally assign portions of their meetings to biomechanics. These however, are generally attended by those people associated with the parent field. As a result, there is little opportunity for the kind of exchange between people working in different fields of application that would clearly benefit all concerned. The American Society of Biomechanics was formed to meet this need. Members may take advantage of reduced subscription rates to selected journals from Televise Science and from Human Kinetics.

American Society of Exercise Physiologists
Goals and Objectives – To provide a powerful, unified forum and opportunity for exercise physiologists to present and discuss current research in exercise physiology, To promote and encourage the exchange of ideas and information regarding all phases of exercise physiology, To promote the advancement of teaching and research in exercise physiology within the academic environment, To encourage and implement undergraduate and graduate education programs to meet the diverse interests and career opportunities in exercise physiology, regardless of age, gender, race or disability, To promote the growth and application of the highest quality research and professional application of exercise physiology in health promotion, disease prevention, rehabilitation, and sport fitness and training.

Association for the Advancement of Applied Sport Psychology
The purpose of the Association for the Advancement of Applied Sport Psychology (AAASP) is to promote the development of psychological theory, research and intervention strategies in sport psychology. AAASP provides a forum for individuals who are interested in research and theory development and in the application of psychological principles in sport and exercise. In order to accomplish these goals, AAASP incorporates information and expertise from exercise and sport sciences and from psychology. The Association is comprised of three interrelated focus areas: Intervention/Performance Enhancement, Health Psychology, Social Psychology.

Association of Neuroscience Departments and Programs
The Association of Neuroscience Departments and Programs (ANDP) is an organization of more than 250 member departments and programs from academic institutions in North America. ANDP's goal is to advance education and research training in academic neuroscience programs by disseminating information about neuroscience education and providing a forum for discussion of issues in training and research at both the institutional and national levels. The ANDP is an independent, nonprofit, academically oriented organization which shares many interests with the Society for Neuroscience and works closely with the Society to advance common goals.

Canadian Congress of Neurological Sciences
The CCNS Today This unique partnership of neurologists, neurosurgeons, clinical neurophysiologists and child neurologists continues to hold a combined annual scientific meeting in June every year. The meeting has expanded to include the Canadian Association of Neuroscience Nurses and EEG/EMG technologists, as well as other affiliated groups.The CCNS continues to publish the Canadian Journal of Neurological Sciences, which has been jointly owned by the four societies since 1981. CCNS Mission Statement The Canadian Congress of Neurological Sciences (CCNS) is an affiliation of national societies for neurology, neurosurgery, and related disciplines, who share a common interest in the functions and disorders of the human nervous system, and who work together to achieve the following goals:To improve the well-being of persons suffering from disorders of the nervous system, To provide a national forum for communication of information regarding disorders of the nervous system, To provide educational programs to meet the continuing professional development needs of the members of the constituent societies, To encourage fundamental and applied research aimed at advancing knowledge related to the functions of the nervous system and its disorders, To work with other organizations to promote increased public awareness and understanding of neurologic disorders.

Canadian Institute for Advanced Research
The Canadian Institute for Advanced Research was founded in 1982. The Institute brings Canada’s best researchers together with an international network of their peers. We do this by funding people, not equipment, and not bricks and mortar. We provide researchers with the means to meet, interact, and collaborate on a regular basis with peers from across the country and around the world. In some cases, we buy teaching-release time for them from their universities so that they may devote more time to research. CIAR does not attempt to be geographically representative. We select only the most highly regarded researchers from wherever they may be in Canada or around the world. Together, these groups of researchers tackle complex problems in the sciences and social sciences – problems that challenge our understanding of the world, or that are of crucial importance to our future well-being, as individuals and as a society. CIAR supports basic, rather than applied research. Where it is appropriate, CIAR works to transfer the knowledge generated by our programs to both the public and private sectors, to other academic institutions and research entities, to governments, and more broadly to society.

Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)
CIHR Canadian Institutes of Health Research is Canada's major federal funding agency for health research. Its objective is to excel, according to internationally accepted standards of scientific excellence, in the creation of new knowledge and its translation into improved health for Canadians, more effective health services and products and a strengthened Canadian health care system.

Canadian Physiological Society
The Canadian Physiological Society is a non-profit society that serves as a forum for the dissemination and discussion of scientific information of interest to researchers in Physiology and related Biological Sciences. The major aims of the Society are to encourage research in the Physiological Sciences and to foster communication between members of the Canadian scientific community. The Society has one major meeting each year in the middle of January with representation at the Canadian Federation of Biological Societies meeting in the summer.

International Society of Biomechanics in Sports
The first full scale conference of the International Society of Biomechanics in Sports (ISBS) was held June 20-25, 1982, in San Diego, California, with 123 participants. ISBS initiated a constitution on May 7, 1983, with subsequent constitutional revisions over time to suit the changing needs of the Society. Some of the first field-based research activities of ISBS were at the 1976 Olympic Games and 1978 Commonwealth Games, with numerous other research projects completed since that time. Additional activities of ISBS and its members include seminars, clinics, exhibits, technical lectures, newsletters, annual conferences and published proceedings

Natural Sciences and Engineering Council of Canada (NSERC)
NSERC's role is to make investments in people, discovery and innovation for the benefit of all Canadians. We invest in people by supporting more than 9,000 students in their advanced studies. We promote discovery by funding more than 8,700 researchers every year. And we help make innovation happen by encouraging more than 1,000 Canadian companies to invest in university research. In 2002-2003, NSERC will invest $678 million in university-based research and training in all the natural sciences and engineering

National Research Council of Canada (NRC)
Canada's National Research Council (NRC) helps turn ideas and knowledge into new products, processes and services. Outstanding people work hand in hand with partners from industry, government and universities to help ignite the spark of innovation in communities across the land. Explore NRC and get a head start on the future. NRC scientists in collaboration with researchers from France are working towards the creation of a post-silicon world for electronics and data transmission networks

Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC)
The Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC) is an arms-length federal agency that promotes and supports university-based research and training in the social sciences and humanities. Created by an act of Parliament in 1977, SSHRC is governed by a 22-member Council that reports to Parliament through the Minister of Industry. SSHRC-funded research fuels innovative thinking about real life issues, including the economy, education, health care, the environment, immigration, globalization, language, ethics, peace, security, human rights, law, poverty, mass communication, politics, literature, addiction, pop culture, sexuality, religion, Aboriginal rights, the past, our future.

Society for Neuroscience
The Society for Neuroscience is a nonprofit membership organization of basic scientists and physicians who study the brain and nervous system. Neuroscience includes the study of brain development, sensation and perception, learning and memory, movement, sleep, stress, aging and neurological and psychiatric disorders. It also includes the molecules, cells and genes responsible for nervous system functioning. It has grown from 500 members to more than 32,000 and is the world's largest organization of scientists devoted to the study of the brain. The Society's primary goal is to promote the exchange of information among researchers. For this purpose, the Society publishes the scholarly journal The Journal of Neuroscience and holds an annual meeting each fall, attracting attendees from around the globe. The Society is also devoted to education about the latest advances in brain research and the need to make neuroscience research a funding priority. The Society works closely with other scientific societies, disease advocacy organizations, and the National Institutes of Health. It relies on its 111 local chapters for grassroots representation of the neuroscience community. SfN chapters across North America hold scientific lectures and other activities for the educational advancement of local neuroscience communities. The Society also produces a variety of other publications.

SportScience
A Peer-Reviewed Site for Sport Research. The main feature of the site is the journal Sportscience. We publish articles in four categories: News & Comment, Perspectives, Reviews, and Original Research. To find out more about the requirements for these articles, go to our Information for Authors page. We also have pages for messages on the Sportscience Forum (mailing list), links to other sites, search forms for other sites, and several housekeeping pages for our own site. Find out more about each of these pages by clicking on the appropriate link in the navigation frame on the left of your screen.

Career Cruising
Career Cruising is a comprehensive and interactive career guidance resource that provides the information you need to make the right career choice. It includes in-depth profiles of hundreds of different careers, detailed information on colleges and universities, and something no other resource has: multimedia interviews with real people in every career. What better way to learn about careers than from the people who know them best?

Government of Canada - The Consular Affairs Bureau of the Department of Foreign Affairs
Millions of Canadians work in or visit countries all over the world. For most, the experience is enriching; but for others there are unexpected problems. Many of these problems are minor, but some are disastrous. Preparation is the key to successful travel. Smart travelers learn about their destination before leaving Canada. They understand the pitfalls that can await the unprepared. The Consular Affairs Bureau provides assistance to Canadian travelers/workers abroad. We are committed to helping Canadians prepare for foreign travel and work by providing you with a variety of services once you're abroad.

Government of Canada - Job Search Assistance Site - Jobs, Workers, Training & Careers
Jobs: Job Listings, Government Jobs, Job Search Techniques, Other Ways of Working, Workers: My Rights as a Worker, My Benefits, My Workplace, Workplace Information & Research, Trade Unions. Training / Learning: Resources for Individuals, Resources for Teachers & Practitioners, Resources for Organizations. Career Exploration: Identify Your Career Options, Research Your Career Options, Resources for Teachers and Professionals.

ITEP - International Traineeship Exchange Program
What Do We Do? By developing higher education students into responsible, adaptable and culturally sensitive leaders, we contribute to the development of society with an overriding commitment to international co-operation and understanding. How Do We Do It? We facilitate international internships and support activities that provide practical learning experiences to our interns and support the development of our members and other stakeholders. The greatest experience we offer is the international exchange opportunity we provide young people, placing bright students into positions lasting up to eighteen months in any sector. What Are Our Results? 5,000 global exchanges per year in a wide scope of sectors. 750,000 alumni world-wide who contribute positively to society. Recognition from the United Nations as a global voice for youth. Relationships with over 10,000 organizations. ...and more importantly, we continue to provide life changing opportunities by bringing international experiences to Canadian organizations.

JET Program
The Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Program invites young college and university graduates from overseas to participate in international exchange and foreign language education throughout Japan. Established in 1987, the programmer has earned a high reputation, both in Japan and overseas, for its efforts in human and cultural exchanges, and has become one of the largest cultural exchange programmers in Japan. The program offers college and university graduates the opportunity to serve in local government organizations as well as public and private junior and senior high schools.

NextSteps.org
So, you've decided it's time to start thinking about what you want to do with the rest of your life. In many ways, making career plans is similar to planning a vacation. Your first step will be to choose a destination. Where do you want to go on your trip? Skiing in the Rockies? Disneyland? A tour of Europe? A safari in Africa? Even if you know that a ski trip would be your perfect vacation, how do you decide on the best ski resort? Unless you do some "homework," your vacation may end up being less than you had hoped for. Unlike a vacation, however, if you don't do your homework when planning your career, the result may be a little more devastating than just a couple of wasted weeks and a slightly lighter wallet. You might end up spending thousands of dollars and four years in university, only to find you don't like the career you chose on a whim. That's an expensive whim! To guide you, we have created 2 ways to help you explore your options. The first way follows a "linear-sequential" path through the career planning process and even suggests some possibilities at the end. And the second way is the following three-step process. It follows a more "open-ended" approach allowing for great freedom of career exploration.

UBC Career Services
Whether you are a student, an employer or a faculty member, Career Services is your first stop for career and employment information and guidance.

UBC Career Connections
UBC Career Connections is an exciting new career service linking the university's resources, expertise, and knowledge with our communities. Located at UBC at Robson Square in the heart of Vancouver's business district, UBC Connections is the downtown meeting place for the delivery of innovative professional and career programs and services and special events for the community, alumni and students. Career Exploration and Assessment, Career Exploration, The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator, Career Testing, Career Search Tool Kit, Discover the Hidden Job Market, The Winning Résumé and Cover Letter, Interviewing For Success I, Interviewing For Success II, Closing the Deal, Computer-Based Testing (TOEFL, GMAT, GRE, Praxis)

UBC CO-OP Programs
Arts, Commerce, Engineering, Science, Forestry - Here is Link to the Co-op programs that undergraduates and potential employers can access

UBC Women's Resource Centre
The Women's Resources Centre (WRC) is a downtown Vancouver community-based service of UBC Continuing Studies that offers personal and career planning and development for women and men. Recognized as a model for adult education, information and counseling services in Canada and abroad, the Women's Resources Centre has been in operation since 1973 and nearly 25,000 people make use of its services each year. Programs are facilitated by professional counselors and instructors. Free drop-in counseling is offered by trained peer counselors. Drop-in and phone-in counseling and information are free. No appointment necessary. Costs and hours for programs vary, depending upon the program length and content. Financial subsidies may be available for some programs.

UBC On-Line Community
Welcome University of British Columbia students, both past and present! This On-line Community comes to you as a result of a partnership between the Alumni & Development office and the UBC Alumni Association. It has been designed to provide opportunities to network with other graduates and students, and to continually explore your career and education options. The OLC Network™ On-line Community was developed by the Alumni Affairs office of the University of Victoria in 1998, and customized in 2000 for use by UBC students and alumni. We hope you are pleasantly surprised by the great resources available to you here. Feedback is always welcome! Thank you to the University of Victoria for assistance and support of this project. Also, thanks to the many individuals within the Alumni & Development office and the University who provide expertise and on-going support to the OLC.

UBC Sauder School of Business
Sauder School of Business Executive Education and MBA programs offer a diverse and comprehensive range of state-of-the-art business education programs to educate and empower individuals and organizations to meet the challenges ahead.

UBC Human Resources
Weekly UBC job postings and other pertinent work related information

UBC Centre for Teaching and Academic Growth
Since the inception of the Faculty Development Program in 1987, the Centre's personnel have worked together to enhance the teaching skills of faculty and graduate students from across the UBC campus. Our staff designs and coordinates workshops, support services, and professional development programs to meet a wide range of needs and interests. We invite UBC faculty and graduate students to take part in our diverse range of seminars and training events; we also encourage them to drop by the Centre to discuss their teaching issues with our trained staff.

UBC Continuing Studies
The University of British Columbia Continuing Studies provides flexible and innovative educational opportunities for individuals who wish to upgrade their skills for career reasons, or explore topics out of general interest. With approximately 22,000 registrations annually, UBC Continuing Studies offers a wide range of programs to participants from local, national and international markets.

UBC Faculty of Education
The Faculty of Education is a diverse community of scholars, educators, staff, and students committed to improving teaching and learning through innovative and inquiry-driven programs, research, reflection, and critique in partnership with its communities. We are committed to: the initial and continuing education of teachers and related professionals in the settings in which they work, the graduate preparation of scholars and practitioners, the cultivation of close connections among educational theory, policy, and practice.

UBC AMS JobLink & Volunteer Positions
The student society of UBC employs several hundred students and about 50 full-time staff. There are many positions available to be filled throughout the year. Check here frequently for new position descriptions and details. Please note: the jobs listed here are for internal positions only. If you are interested in finding a part-time job on or off campus please visit Joblink - our student employment centre.

UBC Learning Exchange and Trek Program
UBC's Learning Exchange is a community outreach initiative located in the Downtown Eastside area of Vancouver. The role of the Learning Exchange is to foster connections between people at UBC and people in the Downtown Eastside and other inner city communities who share common interests. A commitment to build stronger links between UBC and the community-at-large is one of the five central elements of Trek 2000, UBC's strategic plan for the future. UBC believes that a university's role in the community is to facilitate the exchange and application of knowledge--to share resources, to encourage constructive debate about community issues, to build capacity through learning, and to work with community members to find understanding and meaning.

UBC Mentor Program
Become a Mentor - The mentor program helps alumni stay connected with their university. Through lunches, panel discussions and other events, alumni (aka mentors) get together with UBC students and discuss the opportunities and pitfalls of the world of work. It's a great way to give something back. Why not start creating new memories?
E-mentoring - UBC's On-Line Community (OLC) allows alumni to mentor current students and new grads via e-mail. Mentors post their profile on the OLC so that students and recent grads can make contact with alumni who have experience in their field of interest. Time commitment is minimal.
Mentor Lunches and Panel Discussions - Are you able to visit the UBC campus to share your post-graduation experiences with students and young alumni? Throughout the year we organize events on campus in cooperation with faculties, undergraduate societies and Career Services, where alumni are invited to speak about their work experiences.

UBC Robson Square
Courses & Programs - UBC Robson Square offers a wide range of non-credit and credit courses with an emphasis on lifelong learning opportunities. For complete course information, visit the Web sites of the UBC faculties, departments, and units that offer courses & programs at UBC Robson Square. Sauder School of Business Executive Education, UBC Computers & Technology, UBC Connections, UBC Continuing Studies, Sauder School of Business MBA Part-time, Masters of Health Administration (MHA) Professional Film Arts Program, Women's Resource Centre. In addition to non-credit and credit programs, UBC Robson Square presents public lecture series in a broad range of cultural and community themes. Check the Events section of this site for updates on what's happening at UBC Robson Square.

Interlock - Employee & Family Assistance Corporation
We are a professional, not-for-profit, external EFAP delivering wellness solutions that ensure your organization’s success. Interlock is a long established EFAP provider with a distinctive reputation for Quality with Integrity. Interlock provides a highly qualified, experienced, multi-disciplinary counseling team, comprised of registered psychologists, registered social workers, registered clinical counselors, and addictions specialists, all with ten or more years experience. All our counselors are experienced in short-term, goal-oriented, results-oriented therapy. Counselors receive regular supervision/consultation and ongoing professional development

Post Secondary Employers' Association (PSEA)
The purposes of the Association are: to coordinate the following amongst its members: compensation for employees who are not subject to collective agreements; benefit administration; human resource practices; collective bargaining objectives; to assist the Public Sector Employers' Council in carrying out any objectives and strategic directions established by the Council; to act as bargaining agent for those of the members, if any, for which it is the accredited bargaining agent under the Labour Relations Code, or it is named the bargaining agent by the Ministry of Skills, Training and Labour in a direction made by the Minister under Section 11 of the Public Sector Employers Act; and to foster consultation between: the Association and representatives of the employees of its members;
its members.

Public Service Commission of Canada
So, you're thinking of working for the federal government! A guide on how to apply for a job in the federal Public Service. The federal government consists of many organizations, including those which are part of the Public Service, Crown corporations, the Canadian Forces, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and various other types of organizations. This guide is intended primarily to assist those who wish to apply for jobs in the federal Public Service.

WorkopolisCampus.com
Features: More job postings for students and recent grads than any site in Canada. National Hiring Campaigns with thousands of employment opportunities Canada's biggest student resume database. Comprehensive career search resources to help you with your resume writing, interview skills, career planning and more.

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