Professional Associations & Organizations
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Resources for Christian professional networking
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Christian Health/Wellness & Athletic Organizations
Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA)Uniting two passions, faith and athletics, to impact the world for Jesus Christ, FCA focuses on serving local communities around the globe by engaging, equipping and empowering coaches and athletes to unite, inspire and change the world through the gospel.National Association of Christian Athletes (NACA)
The primary mission of NACA is to influence people for Jesus Christ. This is carried out by conducting summer camps, tournaments for Christian schools, and retreats for churches and groups where the gospel of Jesus Christ is presented in a healthy atmosphere. Their camp is located in Dayton, TN.
YMCAThe Y is a leading nonprofit organization for youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. It is an association of men, women and children committed to bringing about lasting personal and social change. With a focus on nurturing the potential of every child and teen, improving the nation’s health and well-being and providing opportunities to give back and support neighbors, the Y enables youth, adults, families and communities to be healthy, confident, connected and secure.
Christian Schools
American Association of Christian SchoolsThe AACS is an association of state associations—forty state, regional, and international associations working together to provide legislative oversight, to promote high quality Christian education programs, to encourage the goal of producing Christlike young people, and to provide related institutional and personnel services to our constituents. AACS schools are “educating for eternity.”
Association of Christian Schools InternationalACSI provides global leaders spiritual mentorship, training, resources, and encouragement. These worldwide offices support the Christian school movement in their areas. CSI membership connects schools with a community of Christian educators, along with tools, services, and professional development opportunities.
National Christian School Athletic AssociationNCSAA is a non-profit Christian organization with a mission to: 1) Pursue Christ-centered excellence in athletics; 2) Build relationships with and meet the needs of Christian schools; and 3) Impact communities with the love of Christ. NCSAA is committed to working in the field of athletics to impact schools, communities, youth and families, and our culture with the love of Jesus Christ -- and, in all of this, to bring honor and glory to God.
Christian Colleges, Universities, & Seminaries
Council for Christian Colleges & UniversitiesThe Council for Christian Colleges & Universities is a higher education association Christian institutions around the world. CCCU institutions are accredited, comprehensive colleges and universities whose missions are Christ-centered and rooted in the historic Christian faith. Most also have curricula rooted in the arts and sciences. The CCCU’s mission is to advance the cause of Christ-centered higher education and to help their institutions transform lives by faithfully relating scholarship and service to biblical truth.
National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA)The NCCAA, a 501(c)3 not-for-profit association, was incorporated to provide a Christian-based organization that functions uniquely as a national and international agency for the promotion of outreach and ministry, and for the maintenance, enhancement, and promotion of intercollegiate athletic competition with a Christian perspective.
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Health & Wellness – Physical Education – Athletic Training Careers:
Networking • Associations • Organizations – Local & Regional
Resources for — professional networking in the Cleveland/Chattanooga, TN area & surrounding region
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TABS ABOVE: 'CHRISTIAN' (and) 'NATIONAL' — to search their website for local affiliate organizations
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Lee University Organizations
Campus Recreation — Lee UniversityCampus Recreation offers activities and opportunities to meet the needs of students who are interested in their personal fitness, overall wellness or just having a good time.- Club Sports — Lee UniversityThe University offers the chance for students to be involved in more competitive sport programs through club sports. Each club is affiliated with their respective National Organization. Registration with campus recreation is required before participation in any club sport activity. Active clubs (2018): Men's Rugby, Women's Rugby, Cycling, Table Tennis, LUA (Lee University Anglers).
- Intramural Sports — Lee UniversityIntramurals give students the option to play for fun against other classmates and teams. There are regular season games and tournaments that occur on campus for the student body.
- Iota Tau Alpha Zeta (Athletic Training Education Honor Society) — Lee UniversityA student organization of Lee University, the purpose of Iota Tau Alpha Athletic Training Education Honor Society is the promotion and encouragement of scholarly activity in athletic training and the recognition of outstanding achievement among students enrolled in athletic training education programs.
LeeUFlames.com — Lee University AthleticsSports schedules, rosters, and news, and information about Lee University's athletic program. Sports include: baseball, basketball, cheerleading, cross country, golf, lacrosse, soccer, softball, tennis, track and field, volleyball.
Associations
- Ocoee FCA (Fellowship of Christian Athletes) — Cleveland, TNFCA's vision is to see the world transformed by Jesus Christ through the influence of coaches and athletes. They seek to minister to coaches, their families, and their fellow coaches, teams, and athlete leaders.
Recreational Services & Ministries
Boys & Girls Clubs of the Ocoee Region — Bradley, Meigs, Monroe, & Polk Counties
Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA) is a national organization of local chapters which provide after-school programs for young people. They help kids and teens develop essential skills, make lasting connections, and have fun. Club members experience: A safe place to learn, play and grow.
Brainerd Crossroads (BX) — Chattanooga, TNA ministry of Brainerd Baptist Church, the BX offers programs, sports, and recreation to connect community members with others, with members of BBC, and with Jesus Christ.
Chattanooga Bicycle ClubCBC is a strong cycling advocate whose mission is to educate, promote and advocate bicycling for transportation, fitness and recreation. The club is affiliated with the League of American Bicyclists (LAB), the International Mountain Biking Association (IMBA), Adventure Cycling, Bike Chattanooga and Outdoor Chattanooga. The club provides safety education to local cyclists.
Chattanooga Hiking ClubThe Chattanooga Hiking Club is a nonprofit member-supported organization that promotes a program of hiking and camping adventures to outdoor enthusiasts of all social and economic backgrounds and of all skill levels. In appreciation for the trails and those who make those trails available, and to conserve the area's wonderful natural resources, they help maintain the trails they use.
Chattanooga Parks & Recreation — Chattanooga.govDepartment of Parks & Outdoors consolidates multiple missions and services from other agencies to create a more streamlined and functional parks department that’s focused on outdoor activities. These include; parks planning, parks programming, parks maintenance, greenways and neighborhood connectivity, Outdoor Chattanooga, special events, outdoor recreation, and municipal golf courses.
Chattanooga Sports MinistriesChattanooga Sports Ministries (CSM) is a part of the Chattanooga Football Club Foundation 501(c)3 nonprofit organization which is dedicated to serving youth ages 8-14 in Chattanooga’s most economically challenged neighborhoods. They seek to transform the communities of at-risk youth through athletic engagement, training in life skills and the formation of intentional, gospel-centered, cross-cultural mentoring relationships.
Cleveland, Tennessee Parks & RecreationThe purpose of the Parks and Recreation Department is to provide opportunities for the citizens of Cleveland to improve their quality of life through recreational services. They offer parks, swimming pools, tennis courts, playgrounds, walking trails, recreational facilities, and a greenway, that provide programs for all ages.
Outdoor ChattanoogaOutdoor Chattanooga's mission is to make outdoor recreation an attractive, healthy, and distinguishing lifestyle for Chattanooga’s residents and visitor population, which, in turn, will maintain and enhance the value of the region’s resources, and help grow the region’s economy. They offer a wide variety of events, and classes for the community, families, and children.
Resource Bike Cooperative — Chattanooga, TNThe Resource Bike Co-op fosters and maintains a healthy cycling community by educating cyclists to be self-sufficient & increasing cycling opportunities. The Co-op recycles old bikes and bike parts to build bikes for kids, offers space and help in making bicycle repairs, and provides certified instruction in cycling and cycling safety.
Run For God (local & other areas)Clubs that offer opportunities to experience God, along with other people, through movement. They provide training and running activities for people of all athletic abilities and levels. Some groups also offer opportunities for group walking and Bible study. National Headquarters – Varnell, GA.
Upward Sports (First Baptist Cleveland) — Cleveland, TNUpward Sports promotes the discovery of Jesus through sports. They seek to build strong, healthy communities for those who go to church, and those who don’t, spending time forming and strengthening relationships. To search for other Upward Sports leagues go to: https://www.upward.org/- YMCA — Cleveland / YMCA of Metropolitan ChattanoogaThe Y is a leading nonprofit organization for youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. It is an association of men, women and children committed to bringing about lasting personal and social change. With a focus on nurturing the potential of every child and teen, improving the nation’s health and well-being and providing opportunities to give back and support neighbors, the Y enables youth, adults, families and communities to be healthy, confident, connected and secure.
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Health & Wellness – Physical Education – Athletic Training Careers:
Networking • Associations • Organizations – National & International
Resources for — networking and career development through national & international professional organizations
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PUBLIC LIBRARY'S BOOK: The public library's book: Encyclopedia of Associations. Gale Research Co., 2019 in the Reference Department of the CLEVELAND BRADLEY COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY — PRINT BOOK — R 061.058.
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Physical, Health/Wellness Education
- American Council on Exercise
- American School Health Association
- American Therapeutic Recreation Association
- IDEA Health & Fitness Association
- International Council of Sport Science and Physical Education
- National Consortium for Physical Education and Recreation for Individuals with Disabilities
- National Council on Strength and Fitness — professional association for personal trainers
- National Recreation and Park Association
- National Strength and Conditioning Association
- President's Council on Sports, Fitness & Nutrition
- School Nutrition Association
- SHAPE America (Society of Health and Physical Educators) — former name: American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance
- Special Olympics
- LINKS to National Education Foundations and Organizations — by U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation
College & University Athletics
- National Intramural-Recreational Sports Association
- National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA)
- National Association for Kinesiology in Higher Education
- National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)
- Women Leaders in College Sports
- Women's Sports Foundation
Sports Associations
Sports Industry
- American Sportscasters Association
- National Association of Sports Commissions
- North American Association of Sports Economists
- North American Society for Sports Management
- Sports Marketing Association
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Career & Job Search Assistance
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