Member Information and Benefits

Each ACSM membership type has it’s own unique benefits. View all of the benefits side by side in this chart. Learn more about each of the benefits below!

ACSM Member Benefit chart

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Journal Access

All ACSM members get access to our six scholarly journals, which offer cutting-edge research, translational science, relevant clinical reports and evidence-informed practical content.

Access your journals from the ACSM Member Hub Homepage.

Discounted submission to MSSE and ESM

ACSM pro and pro-in-training members can take advantage of free submissions to Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise® (MSSE). Members receive discounted article processing fees for articles accepted in Exercise, Sport, and Movement (ESM). Standard $2,200; ACSM members $1,760 USD.

Discounted Meeting Registration

All ACSM members get discounted registration for the IDEA & ACSM Health & Fitness Summit. Student, pro-in-training and pro members get access to discounted registration for the ACSM Annual Meeting.

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ACSM Book Discounts

All ACSM members get 20% off the purchase price of select titles through Wolters Kluwer.

Member-Exclusive Resources

ACSM is dedicated to supporting each of its members with the tools and resources that they need to successfully and efficiently perform their jobs.

You can find these resources throughout the ACSM Member Hub!

The ACSM Bulletin

ACSM members get access to our ACSM Bulletin newsletter, which includes Active Voice and Hot Topic articles written by fellow members outlining their latest research and innovations.

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Faculty Resources

Educators who are ACSM members gain access to numerous classroom resources, lesson-planning tools and information to support their students’ career searches. We also host a dedicated newsletter and Facebook group for faculty.

Certification Exam Discounts

All ACSM members can take advantage of discounted certification exam fees, as well as discounted pricing on the online exam prep courses.

Continuing Education Discounts and Free Content

All ACSM members get up to 50% off online CEC course content and exclusive access to free ACSM content.

ACSM members can also register for webinars for free and claim associated CECs at a 50% discount.

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Grants & Travel Awards

ACSM is dedicated to the academic and career growth of its members, as well as the growth of the sports medicine and exercise science fields. The ACSM Foundation offers research grants and travel awards to boost these efforts.

Mentor Programs

ACSM offers formal mentorship programs to propel students and young professionals into leadership roles. Learn more about these programs that are mentoring young ACSM members to success.

ACSM Member Directory

Access the ACSM directory to connect and collaborate with other experts.

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Discounts from Industry Partners

All ACSM members are eligible for discounted services and benefits from several retail partners.

Leadership Opportunities

Member leaders play a vital role in ACSM’s mission. We invite all our members to share their interest in serving in one of these roles. Application periods vary through the year.

ACSM members are asked to vote in the annual election each February.

Join a Special Interest Group

Special interest groups (SIGs) are a forum for focused discussion, activity and debate among members with similar, specific interests. ACSM supports 17 different SIGs.

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