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New Jersey Government
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Athletic Trainers’ Society of New Jersey (ATSNJ)
The Athletic Trainers’ Society of New Jersey provides up-to-date information on licensure law for athletic trainers in New Jersey — crucial if you plan to practice in the state. It also offers professional development, resources, scholarships, and networking opportunities that are valuable for students transitioning into the field.
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Council on Physical Fitness and Sports: New Jersey Department of Health (DOH)
"The New Jersey Council on Physical Fitness and Sports is a governor-appointed state council whose mission is to improve the quality of life by promoting physical fitness, sports and healthy lifestyles. Twenty-nine states have Governor's/State Councils."
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New Jersey Department of Health (DOH)
The department's "mission is to foster accessible and high-quality health and senior services to help all people in New Jersey achieve optimal health, dignity and independence. [They] work to prevent disease, promote and protect well-being at all life stages and encourage informed choices that enrich quality of life for individuals and communities."
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Nutrition and Fitness: New Jersey Department of Health (DOH)
"Eat smart. Be active. Live well. Shaping NJ is the state partnership for the Nutrition, Physical Activity and Obesity Program focusing on environmental and policy change around obesity and chronic disease prevention."
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Associations
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New Jersey Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (NJAHPERD)
The New Jersey Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance (NJAHPERD) is dedicated to advancing quality health education, physical education, recreation, dance education, and athletics through professional development, programming, advocacy, and collegial exchange. The Association promotes responsibility and development of healthy active lifestyles for New Jersey's students, educators, and community members.
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New Jersey Council of Administrators of Health and Physical Education (NJCAHPE)
"The NJCAHPE has been serving New Jersey's H&PE Supervisor's, Chair's, and Lead Teacher's for over 15 years. [They] provide support, encouragement, and advocate excellence in Health and Physical Education."
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New Jersey Council on Physical Fitness and Sports (NJCPFS)
The NJCPFS is a state‑appointed council within the New Jersey Department of Health, established to promote safe, healthful and enjoyable physical fitness and sports programs for New Jersey residents.
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New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association (NJSIAA)
Although focused on high school athletics governance, this is a valuable association for athletic trainers working in schools, providing policy context and contact for athletic training services in secondary education.
