California Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (CAHPERD) is a non-profit, voluntary membership corporation formed exclusively to promote the organizing and progress of school, community and statewide programs of health, physical education, recreation and dance which will embody such opportunities and which will insure the inclusion of such programs within the most appropriate philosophical and social context of life in California.

California Association of Directors of Activities (CADA).  Membership in the organization is open to individuals working with students in any phase of co-curricular activities.  With it's goal of providing resources and services to members and member schools, CADA continues to work toward the public recognition of student activities as an important facet of a student's education.

California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) is a bottom up organization and its functions are designed to ensure that new rules only come into being after having been examined and voted upon by CIF representatives throughout the state of California.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Guidelines to Promote Lifelong Physical Activity This report summarizes recommendations for encouraging physical activityamong young people so that they will continue to engage in physical activity inadulthood and obtain the benefits of physical activity throughout life. These guidelines were developed by CDC in collaboration with experts from universitiesand from national, federal, and voluntary agencies and organizations. They are based on an in depth review of research, theory, and current practice in physical education, exercise science, health education, and public health.

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