Number of Awards Given: 2/year
Developed in honor of Michael L. Pollock, PhD, FACSM, the 26th president of ACSM, this fund assists graduate students with travel expenses to present their research on health and fitness and/or clinical exercise physiology at the ACSM Annual Meeting.
Dr. Pollock transitioned from a collegiate baseball player to a groundbreaking exercise scientist under the influence of T. K. Cureton. Renowned for his unparalleled work, Dr. Pollock contributed significantly to exercise science, conducting defining studies on exercise training principles, developing widely used body composition approaches, and exploring longitudinal adaptations to exercise training and aging in runners. He paved the way for integrating gymnasium-based fitness programs into contemporary medical practice. Dr. Pollock’s later work on spinal column illnesses expanded the scope of clinical physiology, bridging gaps between cardiac rehabilitation and the physical therapy community. Dr. Pollock embodied the curiosity and inquiry of a lifelong scientist.
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This session explores the physiology of hydration through an integrated lens—examining how carbohydrate, sodium, flavor, and fluid interact to influence intake, absorption, retention, and performance. We’ll review current research on fluid balance, osmotic drivers, and palatability, highlighting mechanisms that underpin voluntary intake and thermoregulation. Attendees will gain insight into individualized strategies, including sweat profiling and timing approaches, to optimize euhydration and mitigate performance decrements associated with >2% body-mass loss. Practical applications will be linked to laboratory- and field-based research, ensuring translation from bench to field. This pre-conference equips you with evidence-based tools to support athlete hydration across diverse environments and sporting contexts.
