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National Fitness Foundation
Non-profit Organizations
Washington, District of Columbia 846 followers
The Nation's Foundation for Youth Physical Activity
About us
We are the Nation's Foundation for Youth Physical Activity. The National Fitness Foundation is the only congressionally chartered nonprofit focused on health & fitness and is the official charity of the President's Council on Sports, Fitness & Nutrition. In 2018, the Foundation established the first-ever National Endowment for Youth Sports, an important step toward a goal of providing resources and participation opportunities for all kids in America. The Foundation was established by an Act of Congress and signed into law by President Barack Obama on December 22, 2010 with Board members recommended by the ranking members of Congress and appointed by the Secretary of the Department of Health & Human Services.
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https://fitness.foundation/
External link for National Fitness Foundation
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- Non-profit Organizations
- Company size
- 2-10 employees
- Headquarters
- Washington, District of Columbia
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- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2010
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2101 L St NW
Washington, District of Columbia, US
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National Fitness Foundation reposted this
Just in time for making new year's resolutions, Department of Medicine chair Euan Ashley and PBS share insights into just how profound #exercise can be for the human body. #newyears2025
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The NFF’s New Year Resolutions for 2025! Do you have your resolutions ready for the New Year? Don’t forget to use the “Goal Tracker” templates with this link https://lnkd.in/eGp3einm HealthCode®-Nonprofit" #newyear #resolutions #NFF
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This #TeamworkTuesday, we highlight SHAPE America! SHAPE America – Society of Health and Physical Educators serves as the voice for 200,000+ health and physical education professionals across the United States. Since its founding in 1885, the organization has defined excellence in school-based health education and physical education. For decades, SHAPE America’s National Physical Education Standards have served as the foundation for well-designed physical education programs across the country. Together, these national standards provide a comprehensive framework for educators to deliver high-quality instruction and make a positive difference in the health and well-being of every preK-12 student. Thank you SHAPE America for all that you do! #SHAPEAmerica #NFF
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New year, new goals! Have you ever set a resolution that didn’t quite stick? This year, try making your goals SMART – Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, and Timely – to increase your chances of success. Use SMART goals to create a clear roadmap for personal and professional growth. Swipe to explore helpful "Goal Tracker" templates and start setting yourself up for success! Check out this link for more resources https://lnkd.in/eGp3einm HealthCode®-Nonprofit" #NewYearGoals #SMARTGoals #ProfessionalDevelopment #GoalSetting #SuccessPlan
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Struggling to stay motivated to work out during these colder months? Explore tips from the American Heart Association to help you maintain your fitness routine, even in challenging weather. #fitness #motivation #wellness https://lnkd.in/efWv7Uj
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This #TeamworkTuesday, we highlight Friends of Baseball! FOB strives to enhance children’s lives through baseball & softball’s power to teach. They believe every child should have the opportunity and tools to swing for the fences on and off the field. FOB works to have baseball-inspired academic and physical education after school and summer enrichment programs and multiple scholarships for youth to have access to play for local leagues and teams! Thank you Friends of Baseball for all your amazing work! #friendsofbaseball #NFF
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This #MotivationMonday, we’re exploring the concept of intrinsic motivation—what drives you to push forward even without external rewards? How do you stay motivated from within? Read more using this link https://lnkd.in/eEd-QNGf #motivation #intrinsicmotivation
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Happy #TeamworkTuesday! i-tri Girls is an inclusive, community-based program that fosters self-respect, personal empowerment, self-confidence, positive body image and healthy lifestyle choices for adolescent girls. i-tri girls train mind, body, and spirit to complete a youth-distance triathlon as a metaphor for life’s journey, giving them the opportunity and the tools to achieve seemingly impossible goals. Along their way to the finish line, i-tri girls develop strong habits and attitudes which last a lifetime. Thank you i-tri for all the amazing work you do!
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National Fitness Foundation reposted this
Our Mayor's Fitness Council of San Antonio Annual Breakfast is only 3 days away - we are excited to celebrate 15 years of continuous community coalition building since 2009 and explore our breakfast theme - Fit for the Future: Celebrating 15 Years of Community with our Keynote Speaker, Dr. Judith Brown Clarke, Ph.D, OLY, Chair of the National Fitness Foundation and Guest of Honor, Mayor Ron Nirenberg. Learn more about Dr. Judi Brown Clarke - In addition to her role as Chair of the National Fitness Foundation, Dr. Judith Brown Clarke is the Vice President for Equity & Inclusion and Chief Diversity Officer for Stony Brook University and Health System. She reports directly to the University President and sits on the university’s senior leadership teams, including the President’s Cabinet, University Council, Vice Presidents Council and Campus Climate. She possesses over seventeen years of experience working on senior management teams shaping strategic plans for diversity and establishing infrastructures for inclusive excellence and equity sustainability. She has a strong portfolio in grant funding and has demonstrated effective collection, analysis, problem solving and predictive analytical processes using benchmarked metrics that directly align with the institution’s goals. Clarke is currently an American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU) 2022 Millennium Leadership Initiative Fellow, Chair of the Association of American Universities (AAU) CDO Steering Committee, Co-Chair for the United State Anti-Doping Agency (USADA), Harvard Advanced Leadership Senior Fellow, and an external advisory committee member for three NSF-funded Science and Technology Centers (STC) - Center for Cellular Construction (CCC), Center for Oldest Ice Exploration (COLDEX) and Bio-Computation Evolution in Action Network (BEACON). Formerly, Clarke was a member of the External Advisory Committee for W.K. Kellogg Biological Research Station, Director’s Research Advisory Committee for MSU National Superconducting Cyclotron Laboratory, International Advisory Committee for the Joint Institute for Nuclear Astrophysics, and External Advisory Committee member for Nevada’s EPSCoR Grant for the Study of Solar, Wind and Water Power. Clarke has experienced great athletic success, she is a 4-time national collegiate champion, 12-time Big Ten Champion, 3-time Pan American Games gold medalist, 1984 Olympic Silver Medalist, and 1987 Sports Illustrated Woman of the Year. #fitcitysa #healthiertexas #healthiernation