Comments on Proposed Rule — Uniform Grants Regulation (Revision to 2 CFR, Title 2, Guidance for Federal Financial Assistance)
Submitted electronically via Regulations.gov on July 8, 2026 Download a PDF copy of these comments here. Docket: OMB-2026-0034 Re: Comments on Proposed Rule — Uniform Grants Regulation (Revision to 2 CFR, Title 2, Guidance for Federal Financial Assistance) To Whom It May Concern: The American College of Sports Medicine® (ACSM®) appreciates the opportunity and respectfully submits the following comments […]
Science Spotlight | July 2026 Highlights
ACSM hosts “Fighting Physical Education Decline” webinar July 21, 2026 Physical education requirements are increasingly deprioritized in pre-k through college level curriculum, contributing to a decline in movement and physical activity among younger generations. Join us for this foundational EIM-On Campus (EIM-OC) webinar as we explore the shared purpose that unites us as ACSM members […]
Active Voice | How and Why Does Acute Exercise Boost our Brain?
Our cognitive function, the vital mental processes that allow us to focus, reason, and make decisions, shapes how we navigate the world. For decades, scientists in fields like sports science have extensively investigated how a single bout of exercise improves cognitive function. Yet, the exact brain pathways behind these exercise-induced cognitive improvements have long remained […]
Staying Active with Asthma: Why Air Quality Matters for Healthy Communities
For many people living with asthma, being physically active can feel complicated. Some worry that exercise will trigger symptoms or make breathing more difficult. Yet research continues to show that regular physical activity is one of the most important ways people with asthma can support their overall health and quality of life. As summer begins, […]
New Exercise Guidelines for Older Cancer Survivors: Meeting the Needs of a Rapidly Growing Population
By 2040, most cancer survivors in the U.S. will be over the age of 65. Many will survive for five or more years, which means that they will be living with the combined threats of aging and cancer well past their initial diagnosis. Cancer and its treatments can accelerate typical aging, hastening the decline toward […]
Science Spotlight | ACSM Releases New Expert Consensus Statement
ACSM is pleased to announce the publication of a new pronouncement, “Initial Exercise Guidelines for Children and Adolescents during and beyond Cancer Treatments: ACSM Expert Consensus Statement.” The paper is published in Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise (MSSE) and was chaired by Alejandro Lucia, MD, PhD and authored by the expert writing group […]
Hot Topic | Autism and Exercise Participation
Exercise is one of the most effective tools for improving physical and mental health, yet autistic individuals remain one of the most underserved populations in physical activity settings. Autism is a neurodevelopmental disorder that includes deficits in sensory and communication skills, and restricted and repetitive patterns of behavior and/or activities. Despite the well-established benefits of […]
Exercise Guidance During and Following Youth Cancer Treatment | Infographic
FITT-based (Frequency, Intensity, Time and Type) recommendations to help clinicians and exercise professionals implement exercise programs in real-world pediatric oncology settings.
New ACSM Expert Consensus Statement: Exercise is a Supportive Care Measure for Children and Adolescents with Cancer
New ACSM Expert Consensus Statement provides the first evidence-based exercise guidance for children and adolescents with cancer, finding that appropriately prescribed exercise is safe and can improve strength, physical function and recovery during and after treatment.
ACSM Advocacy Updates – June 2026
Explore the FY 2027 NIH budget details including funding allocations and research priorities for public health initiatives.
