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Health Education & Human Movement

American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation & Dance
      http://www.aahperd.org/
This is an alliance of six US national associations, six district associations, and a research consortium supporting and assisting those involved in physical education, leisure, fitness, dance, health promotion, and education. It provides discussion of legislative priorities for the alliance, and media articles relating to this area .

Australian Sports Commission
      http://www.ausport.gov.au/
The Commission is the Australian Government body that coordinates the Government's commitment & contribution to sport. It provides national leadership in all facets of sport from the elite level through to the wider sporting community.

Confederation of Australian Sport
      http://www.sportforall.com.au/
This is the national peak body for sport in Australia. It was established to advance the interests of the Australian sports community and to give the industry a united voice in discussions and negotiations with governments and key stakeholders. It provides links to reports about sport and health in Australia.

NSW PDHPE Teachers’ Association (PDHPETA)
      http://www.pdhpeta.org/
This association aims to provide a forum for teachers of PDHPE to exchange views, and to respond to the professional needs of teachers of PDHPE. It conducts professional development activities, publishes and distributes teaching materials, and promotes quality teaching, learning and leadership in the PDHPE learning area.

PE Central
      http://www.pecentral.org/
This site provides the latest information about developmentally appropriate physical education programs for children and youth. Links to lesson ideas, programs, and research are available via this site.

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