Science Spotlight | Increase Your Engagement with ACSM in 2025
There are several ways for ACSM members to get more involved. Special interest groups (SIGs), mentoring programs and training programs are just a few of the opportunities available for members and are vital to advancing ACSM’s mission. Consider volunteering your time and expertise to any of the opportunities below. Log in to Acsm.org with your […]
Airborne Pollution and Outdoor Exercise
The World Health Organization (WHO) states that 99% of the world’s population lives in places where air pollution exceeds recommended limits. Thus, we should keep the questions of how, when and if to engage in outdoor physical activity top of mind. Interestingly, among the organs in the human body, the lungs are unique because they […]
ACSM’s Moving Through Cancer Recognized by White House
ACSM’s Moving Through Cancer Program, part of the Exercise is Medicine® initiative, has been recognized by the White House Cancer Moonshot initiative for its notable work mapping exercise oncology program availability in the U.S., identifying disparities and publishing clinical guidelines recommending exercise to improve symptoms and treatment outcomes for people living with cancer. With a vision to […]
Key Policies Shaping U.S. Governance in 2025
Extending Federal Funding Through March 14, 2025 On Dec. 20, 2024, the U.S. Congress passed a Continuing Resolution (CR), H.R. 10545, to extend federal funding and avert a government shutdown through March 14, 2025. The bipartisan measure maintains government operations at current funding levels and includes several key provisions: The CR also upholds existing policy provisions, […]
Science Spotlight | New Webinar and Podcast, Useful Infographics, and the Latest PAA Newsletter
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 […]
