Mission: To support and promote an inter-disciplinary forum for the exchange of information, the focus of research, and the development of a cooperative relationship between strength and conditioning professionals and the medical and applied sciences.
Leadership
Heath Burton serves as Chair of the ACSM Strength & Conditioning Specialties SIG. He is an Associate Professor of Health Sciences at Furman University in Greenville, South Carolina, where he teaches courses in exercise physiology, anatomy, and wellness. With a PhD in Kinesiology (Exercise Physiology) from the University of Texas at Austin, his research focuses on optimizing human performance through training and recovery strategies, as well as the metabolic impacts of physical inactivity.
Chair
Lee Cabell is a Co-Chair of the ACSM Strength & Conditioning Specialties SIG. He is an Associate Professor of Kinesiology with a Doctor of Education in sports biomechanics, and he has extensive experience in strength and conditioning, rehabilitation, and performance enhancement. Certified as a Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), he has coached figure skating at the elite level (U.S. Figure Skating accredited Master Coach) and served in leadership roles with organizations including NSCA and ISBS. His research examines biomechanics, isokinetic strength, agility, balance, and training effects across populations such as athletes and tactical groups.
Co-Chair
Monica Teegardin, MS, ACSM-EP
Monica Teegardin is a Lecturer and Faculty Internship Mentor in Applied Exercise Science and Movement Science at the University of Michigan School of Kinesiology. Holding a Master’s degree and ACSM Certified Exercise Physiologist credential, she brings expertise in exercise programming, injury prevention, and applied kinesiology. Her work includes research on musculoskeletal injury risks and prevention strategies (e.g., among firefighters), physical activity interventions for pain modulation, and real-world associations between activity and health outcomes.
Co-Chair
The Strength and Conditioning SIG seeks to build an interdisciplinary community dedicated to translating exercise science and physiology evidence into effective strength and conditioning practices. By engaging in regular, open exchange of ideas, experiences, and best practices, members learn to improve training outcomes for athletes pursuing peak performance, tactical professionals building operational resilience, and all exercisers seeking lifelong health and function. This drives continuous improvement in practice and advances the strength and conditioning field.
