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The American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) seeks to improve the health and quality of life of individuals in society by advancing physical therapist practice, education, and research, and by increasing the awareness and understanding of physical therapy's role in the nation's health care system.

The American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists (AAOMPT) is a national organization committed to excellence in Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapy practice, education and research. Fellows of the AAOMPT provide the highest level of musculoskeletal care through advanced manual therapy practice.

The mission of the American Academy of Sports Physical Therapy, as a component of the American Physical Therapy Association, is to promote excellence in sports physical therapy practice, research, education, and professional development.

The mission of the Orthopaedic Section, APTA, Inc. is to promote excellence in orthopaedic physical therapy. The vision of the AOPT is to be a world leader in advancing orthopaedic physical therapy to optimize movement and health.

USA Triathlon is proud to serve as the National Governing Body for triathlon, as well as duathlon, aquathlon, aquabike, winter triathlon, off-road triathlon and paratriathlon in the United States. USA Triathlon sanctions more than 4,300 events and connects with more than 400,000 members each year, making it the largest multisport organization in the world.

American Council on Exercise: We believe movement is at the core of what it means to feel healthy, to feel alive, to engage in the human experience. We believe every step, jump, or lap puts people on the path toward a more active, and fulfilling life. Whether that means an afternoon walk, an invigorating dance class, or a heart-pounding set of squats, movement is vitally important. In fact, it's so important that we've made it our mission to Get People Moving.

The NSCA advances the profession by supporting strength and conditioning professionals devoted to helping others discover and maximize their strengths. The NSCA community is composed of more than 45,000 members and certified professionals who further industry standards as researchers, educators, strength coaches, personal trainers, and other roles in related fields.

The National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA) is the professional membership association for certified athletic trainers and others who support the athletic training profession.

The National Academy of Sports Medicine has been world-renowned for the quality of our personal trainers and the scientific rigor of our program. NASM offers a Certified Personal Training program, with 4 learning packages available. And NASM specializations can take your personal training skills to a whole new level.

The Institute for Integrative Nutrition (IIN) was founded in 1992 by Joshua Rosenthal. It is now the largest nutrition school in the world. Through its innovative online learning platform, Integrative Nutrition has provided a global learning experience for ~100,000 students and graduates in over 150 countries worldwide.

The International Association for Dance Medicine & Science was formed to foster several related goals in the dance medicine and science field. IADMS strives to promote an international network of communication between dance and medicine.

The National Dance Coaches Association is a non-biased, not for profit, inclusive organization whose primary interest is to provide a forum for dance team professions to learn, share, and connect. The vision of the NDCA is to enhance the dance team experience by providing professional development, networking and tools for coaches and other dance team professionals.

Doctors for Dancers is here to help by providing specialized athletes with the resources to find a variety of health options for Dancers and Performing Artists. We have Dance Specialists who understand what dancers bodies go through so you can get the help you need.