Assignment:
Identify national organizations with certification programs and resource materials for exercise and fitness programs.
Background:
The internet can provide a wealth of information regarding exercise, physical activity, and fitness for a variety of populations. Fitness professionals want to be aware of reliable sources that provide useful information and then share this information with their clients. They also want to be aware of dubious sites that provide unsubstantiated information or sell questionable products or services.
Instructions:
For this Assignment, choose four websites that are useful for fitness professionals. These sites should be from reputable organizations and include reliable information. For each website, provide a brief description of the organization and the type of information the site provides. Include a brief discussion about why you feel the website is useful for fitness professionals and why you believe it to be reliable. The websites you select should be focused on exercise, physical activity, or fitness.
You will also identify one website that you believe contains erroneous or misleading information or is selling a questionable fitness-related product. Discuss the information or product and why you believe it is misleading or not reliable.
Your Assignment should be approximately 2 pages.
The response should include a reference list. Double-space, using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.