Additional Web Resources

General information:

• www.fitness.gov: The President’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports
• www.presidentschallenge.org: The President’s Challenge Physical Activity awards program
• www.mypyramid.gov: Information from the 2005 Dietary Guidelines for Americans
• www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpa/physical/index.htm: Information from the Division of Nutrition and Physical Activity at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
• www.smallstep.gov: The Department of Health and Human Services offers tips on ways you can incorporate physical activity into your life.
• www.nps.gov: The National Parks Service: find a trail, campground, lake, or river near you.
• www.americanheart.org: The American Heart Association: click on healthy lifestyles and get helpful tips and resources on physical activity and nutrition to maintain good heart health.
• www.acsm.org: The American College of Sports Medicine: general information on the science of health and safety in sports, physical activity, and fitness participation
• www.acefitness.org: The American Council on Exercise: general information for exercise enthusiasts and practitioners.
• www.agingblueprint.org: See what national partners are doing to promote physical activity among those aged 50 and older.

For young people:

• www.verbnow.com: The physical activity promotion website from the CDC
• www.4girls.gov: General health and physical activity information from the Office on Women’s Health, DHHS
• www.cdc.gov/powerfulbones: Information on good bone health through physical activity and proper nutrition.
• www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/public/heart/obesity/wecan: WE CAN! Ways to enhance children’s activity and nutrition.
• www.hrsa.gov/womenshealth/mybrightfuture/menu.html: My Bright Future: Physical activity and healthy eating information for young women.
• www.kidnetic.com: Interactive website offering physical activity and nutrition information from the International Food Information Council

For seniors:

• www.aoa.gov: General information from the Administration on Aging
• www.nia.nih.gov: The website of the National Institute on Aging at NIH
• www.aarp.org: Offers detailed information on health and wellness, including various events and programs offered by the association.
• www.icaa.cc : The website of the International Council on Active Aging

For people with disabilities:

• www.ncpad.org : Detailed information on health and physical activity from the National Center on Physical Activity and Disability
• www.dsusa.org: Disabled Sports USA. Information to help individuals who are disabled get involved in sports.

Grants and funding opportunities:

The President’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports does not have grant making authority. There are funding opportunities available through different agencies within the federal government. These opportunities are posted at www.grants.gov. In addition, the Foundation Center (www.fdncenter.org) provides information and resources you can use to locate national and international funding opportunities.