The Cooper Institute

The Cooper Institute is a 501(c)(3) non-profit research and education organization dedicated to the field of preventive medicine and health promotion. Established in 1970 by Dr. Kenneth H. Cooper, the institute is world-renowned for the Cooper Center Longitudinal Study (CCLS), one of the most extensive databases on fitness and health in existence. Its research has been instrumental in defining the link between cardiorespiratory fitness and the prevention of chronic diseases such as cardiovascular disease and diabetes. The institute also develops and manages FitnessGram, the leading fitness assessment tool used in schools across the United States. Through its scientific publications and educational programs, the organization continues to shape global public health policies and clinical practices.