Physical Education

The National Alliance for Nutrition and Activity (NANA) advocates policies and programs to promote healthy eating and physical activity, with the aim of reducing the illnesses, disabilities, premature deaths, and costs caused by diet- and inactivity-related diseases, such as heart disease, cancer, high blood pressure, diabetes, and obesity.

The National Association for Health and Fitness (NAHF) is a non-profit organization that exists to improve the quality of life for individuals in the United States through the promotion of physical fitness, sports and healthy lifestyles. NAHF accomplishes this work by fostering and supporting Governors and State Councils and coalitions that promote and encourage regular physical activity.

The mission is to enhance knowledge, improve professional practice, and increase support for high quality physical education, sport, and physical activity programs.” The association offers an array of informational conferences, valuable resources, and grants and awards to its members.

The Southern District is one of six districts of SHAPE America dedicated to furthering the purposes of the organization within the geographical area of Southern District.

The vision of SHAPE America is "Healthy People – Physically Educated and Physically Active!"

To mobilize the resources of the health education profession in order to expand and improve health education, regardless of setting.
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