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Selected Websites: Fitness, Recreation and Leisure

Fit Biz Weekly "From the publishers of Fitness Business Canada magazine, FitBizWeekly is a weekly E-newsletter and website directed to owners, directors, managers, leaders and staff of health and fitness facilities in Canada. This includes commercial clubs, Parks & Rec/Community Centres, YMCA/YWCA/JCCs, Hospitality, Corporate, Condo/Apartment, Rehab/Hospital/Research, University/College, Boards of Education, Government, Military/Police/RCMP/Fire/Correctional Services, Consultants and Sports Organizations. FitBizWeekly provides industry knowledge, management expertise, marketing and sales advice, program design, product news, idea sharing and interaction between fitness providers who have common problems and opportunities. FitBizWeekly provides supplier profiles, retention and promotion ideas, developments in the Canadian health and fitness industry, and commentary and analysis that is professionally interesting and valuable to facility operators." -- website
Mental Health First Aid Canada "MHFA is the help provided to a person developing a mental health problem or experiencing a mental health crisis." -- website
World Health Organization (WHO) "Our primary role is to direct and coordinate international health within the United Nations system. Our main areas of work are health systems; health through the life-course; noncommunicable and communicable diseases; preparedness, surveillance and response; and corporate services." -- website

Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport "As a not-for-profit organization independent from sport organizations and government, the CCES receives its funding from a variety of sources, including Sport Canada, fee-for-service revenues and grants." -- website
Canadian Fitness and Lifestyle Research Institute "Established in September 1980, the Canadian Fitness and Lifestyle Research Institute (CFLRI) is a national research organization concerned with monitoring the physically activity levels of Canadians and sharing knowledge about the importance of leading healthy, active lifestyles." -- website
Canadian Institute for Health Information "The Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI) is an independent, not-for-profit organization that provides essential information on Canada’s health systems and the health of Canadians." -- website
Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology "The Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology (CSEP) is a voluntary organization composed of professionals interested and involved in the scientific study of exercise physiology, exercise biochemistry, fitness and health." -- website
Canadian Sport Institute Ontario "Our Mission: To provide a world-leading multi-sport daily training environment for athletes, coaches and practitioners through expert leadership, services and programs." -- website
Certified Professional Trainers Network "Our organization integrates current research and practical applications for education, communication, professional development, certification and marketing opportunities for Personal Trainers to maintain a leading edge on professional training developments." -- website
Diabetes Canada "The Canadian Diabetes Association became Diabetes Canada on February 13, 2017 to shed the light on the diabetes epidemic Canada is facing. It's taking a monumental toll on our health." -- website
Dietitians of Canada "Dietitians of Canada (DC) is the professional association representing over 5,000 members at the local, provincial and national levels with regional offices in British Columbia, Alberta and the Territories, Saskatchewan and Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec and Atlantic Canada." -- website
Health Canada "Health Canada is the department of the government of Canada with responsibility for national public health." -- Wikipedia
Idea Health and Fitness Association "We are the world's leading organization for fitness and wellness professionals and work to deliver unparalleled success tools to fitness professionals and clubs." -- website
National Strength and Conditioning Association (NCSA) " The National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) is the world-leading membership organization for thousands of elite strength coaches, personal trainers and dedicated researchers and educators." -- website
Ontario Fitness Council
Public Health Agency of Canada "This Portal provides a consolidated one-stop shop for busy health professionals and public health decision-makers. It is a compilation of multiple sources of trusted and credible information. The Portal links to resources and solutions to plan programs for promoting health and preventing diseases for populations and communities." -- website
World Leisure & Recreation Association "The World Leisure Organization is a non-profit, non-governmental body of individuals and organizations from throughout the world." -- website

Choose My Plate "The USDA Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion (CNPP) was established in 1994 to improve the nutrition and well-being of Americans. " -- website
Dietitians of Canada "Dietitians of Canada (DC) is the professional association representing over 5,000 members at the local, provincial and national levels with regional offices in British Columbia, Alberta and the Territories, Saskatchewan and Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec and Atlantic Canada." -- website
Eat Right "The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics is the world's largest organization of food and nutrition professionals." -- website
Food and Nutrition Information Centre "The National Agricultural Library is one of four national libraries of the United States and houses one of the world's largest collections devoted to agriculture and its related sciences." -- website
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Simple CPR
SOS First Aid "We provide individuals, groups, and businesses with WSIB-approved certification and re-certification first aid & CPR training." -- website

Fitness, Recreation and Leisure: Websites

Evaluating Your Resources

Selected Websites: Fitness, Recreation and Leisure

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