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ACSM’s From Around the Field Science Webinar Series Open to Students ACSM’s From Around the Field science webinar series is designed to provide ACSM students and members an opportunity to learn more about the diverse science our members conduct. Join us for informal discussions with our ACSM members to hear more about what they study, […]
Symptoms and Cognition in Female Collision Sport Athletes
Since the enactment of Title IX in 1972, the number of girls participating in high school athletics has tripled, with the greatest increases appearing in contact and collision sports. Despite this increase in sports participation, female athletes remain underrepresented in studies of sport-related brain trauma. With fewer true collision sports available for female athletes, previous […]
Science Spotlight | Thank You, ACSM Reviewers, For Your Service!
ACSM would like to thank the members who served as peer reviewers this year for our journals. Peer reviewers provide an immense service by offering their time and highly specialized knowledge to prepare detailed evaluations, judge the quality, and provide suggestions for improvement to other researchers’ manuscripts. Journal peer review is a process of scientific […]
Personalized Fitness Plans via Mobile Health Technology
As you look around your home, you may spot devices like smartphones, tablets, smart TVs or even fitness tools like a smart gym, a smart soccer ball, or a virtual reality exercise bike. These devices not only keep us connected or entertained but also transform how we approach health and fitness. Moreover, these fall under […]
Policy Corner: Trump Nominees & Congress’s Lame Duck Session
The recent elections underscored the nation’s ongoing political divisions while highlighting key trends and shifts in voter priorities. Across the country, voters turned out to decide pivotal races for Congress, state legislatures and local offices, as well as ballot measures addressing issues like abortion rights, economic policy and voting access. Trump nominees President-Elect Donald Trump […]
Thank you to the 2024 ACSM’s From Around the Field Presenters
Thank You to the ACSM From Around the Field Webinar Presenters of 2024. As we strive to fulfill our mission in the best manner possible, we want to thank the presenters for their time and service for participating in our 2024 science webinar series. This past year, ACSM highlighted eight presenters from different international and […]
Diving into Health: Aquatic HIIT for Older Women
Recent public health guidelines emphasize the importance of high-intensity interval training (HIIT) as an effective strategy for improving cardiometabolic health, particularly among older adults. While land-based HIIT (L-HIIT) has gained popularity, it may not be the best fit for everyone, especially elderly individuals struggling with deconditioning and joint issues. This is where aquatic high-intensity interval […]
Building Trust in Qualified Exercise Professionals: The Power of Alignment, Professional Competencies and Academic Accreditation
Academic accreditation is a process designed to protect students and the public by ensuring that educational institutions and programs meet established quality standards and promote consistency and excellence in education. Academic accreditation also ensures accountability in delivering an education that effectively prepares students for their professional careers. There are two main types of academic accreditation: […]
Dealing with your Data
Let’s face it, sometimes data can be dry. As researchers and practitioners, our goal is to collect and publish data, but also to share this information in an accessible and engaging manner. How then do we make numbers or text more intriguing so larger audiences can understand it and possibly apply it? Here are 10 […]
Physical Activity and Gestational Diabetes Mellitus
Over the nine short months of pregnancy, a woman will grow a new life (or two, or three!) along with a complex organ called the placenta. During this period of rapid change, a pregnant woman’s body also adapts to become progressively insulin resistant, ensuring there is sufficient glucose in the bloodstream to direct to the […]