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 […]
AI in Publication Ethics
The future of publication ethics is likely to be significantly influenced by continued advances in artificial intelligence (AI) and the evolving landscape of the peer review process. These developments could bring both opportunities and challenges in ensuring the integrity, transparency, and quality of scientific publishing. The following are several key areas where AI and peer […]
GSSI Presented Webinar Q&A | Energy Demands and Nutrition Considerations for Adolescent Athletes
Miss the webinar? Q: When trying to assess energy requirements how does peak height & peak weight velocity effect your estimation? From our study, we found peak height velocity was not useful/effective for predicting RMR in adolescent athletes. Feel free to reference the Discussion section of the published manuscript for more info. Q: Does the one compartment […]
November Updates: ACSM’s Health & Science Policy Committee, Lobbying for Student-Athlete Safety and FIMS
Health & Science Policy Committee Making Progress The Health & Science Policy (HSP) Committee is focusing on four tactics in support of the ACSM Strategic Plan and intends to complete them by the end of the year: ACSM, NFL Coalition Lobby for Student-Athlete Safety Federal legislation is making its way through Congress that would support […]
Post-Election Health Care Landscape
On Nov. 5, 2024, former President Donald Trump was re-elected as president. While not all congressional races have been settled, Republicans have gained control of the U.S. Senate and have maintained their majority in the House of Representatives. With the Senate and House now under Republican control, a unified congressional majority will enhance President-Elect Trump’s […]
Role of the Scientific Integrity Editor
The role of a journal editor and editorial board is critical to maintaining the integrity, reliability, and ethical standards of the scientific literature that is published. To that extent, an editorial board member who has a sole focus on scientific integrity provides valuable perspective and support to the publication process. Provided below are reasons why […]
ACSM Resources to Support Publication Integrity Week
Integrity is a core value of the American College of Sports Medicine® (ACSM). As defined in the 2024-27 Strategic Plan, ACSM is guided by strong ethical principles, founded in honesty, trust, and evidence-based practices, which are objective, balanced, and responsible. This extends to ACSM publications with the six leading scholarly journals and the book portfolio with the ACSM goal to promote […]
