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knowledge concerning the motivation, responses, adaptations and health
aspects of persons engaged in sports and exercise.
The pronouncements in this section of the ACSM Web
site are advisory only, but they carry considerable weight in the
development of policy by rulemaking committees, and by standards set
forth by professional organizations and governmental bodies. A "Position
Stand" is developed when enough research has been completed to support
the position on scientific grounds. An "Opinion Statement" is developed
when available scientific data do not permit the development of a formal
position stand, but provide support for a given position on a crucial
issue.
Positions Stands, Joint Position Statements and
Opinion Statements are first published in the official journal of the
College, Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise®
(MSSE®). All position stands can be found online at www.acsm-msse.org. The current
versions on the ACSM Web site, as noted by reference numbers following
the titles, supersede and replace prior versions. The American College
of Sports Medicine does not circulate or endorse versions of previous
ACSM position paper that are not current and do not reflect subsequent
revision.
A hardcopy, comb-bound edition of the entire
collection of ACSM Official Position Stands, Joint Position Statements,
and Endorsed Position Papers also is available. (Price: $40, includes
shipping and handling);
To order: Contact the ACSM
Communication and Public Information Department at publicinfo@acsm.org
Translated Position Papers
ACSM Position Stands also have been translated in several languages
including:
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