Exercise for Autism: An Important Piece of the Puzzle
“Our kids won’t want to do that; they don’t like to exercise.” When I first proposed an exercise program for autistic children at the Institute for Autism Research at Canisius University, that was a response I often heard. The reasons why autistic individuals won’t exercise are as varied as the individuals themselves: uninterested, difficulty moving, picked last […]
Clinical Highlights from Sports Medicine Reports | 2024 Q1
Welcome to the highlights and the review of the AWESOME case reports and section articles published over the last quarter in Current Sports Medicine Reports (CSMR). We are going to start with some interesting and educational case reports that were published. Case reports are a great way to learn whether a condition is rare or uncommon or […]
EXPLORE Act, FY2025 Gov’t Budget Updates and ACSM Supports the Active Transportation Infrastructure Investment Program
EXPLORE ACT In a significant milestone for outdoor enthusiasts nationwide, the House of Representatives has passed the groundbreaking EXPLORE Act by a resounding voice vote. This innovative policy package represents a monumental step forward in enhancing outdoor recreation experiences on public lands and waters across the United States. Crafted as a bipartisan effort, the EXPLORE […]
Visceral Fatness and “BrainAge”
There is little doubt that our brain changes as we age, with changes in structure that contribute to cognitive decline over time. However, the degree of change is highly variable across individuals in terms of its onset, rate and magnitude. How should we behave, and what should we change to ensure that our brains stay […]
ACSM Announces Paper of the Year Awards for Scientific Journals
INDIANAPOLIS, IN (April 2, 2024) – The American College of Sports Medicine® (ACSM) announced the 2023 Paper of the Year for each of its six highly acclaimed journals, including its newest publication, Exercise, Sport, and Movement. The annual Paper of the Year award recognizes the demonstrated scientific and scholarly significance and impact of an article published during […]
Exercise Oncology: Ready for Prime Time
The field of exercise and cancer (exercise oncology) has a long history. In 1911, findings were published documenting that being more physically active was associated with lower risk of colon cancer. Throughout the 20th century, animal model experiments repeatedly showed that exercise slowed tumor growth. In the late 1980s, Winningham and MacVicar carried out the […]
ACSM Releases 2023 Certification Annual Report
The 2023 ACSM Certification Annual Report is now available for download. Gain insights into how ACSM’s certification portfolio performed, updates on the ACSM Committee on Certification and Registry Boards (CCRB) strategy for lifelong learning, and highlights of CCRB’s advocacy and outreach efforts in collaboration with the Coalition for the Registration of Exercise Professionals® (CREP®) and the […]
Bold Goals and New Roles: The ACSM Committee on Certification and Registry Boards
Leadership transitions give organizations the opportunity to reflect on their achievements and determine how said achievements make for lasting and impactful change. The American College of Sports Medicine® (ACSM) recently adopted a new and exciting vision, to “extend and enrich lives through the power of movement,” and mission, to “educate and empower professionals to advance the […]
ACSM and EIM: Developing a Network of Trusted Exercise Professionals
Individuals seeking expert guidance in becoming physically active face a marketplace full of exercise professionals with certifications from several reputable, and sometimes not-so-reputable, organizations. With so many exercise certifications available in the U.S. market, there is often widespread confusion as to who are trusted sources of expert guidance. The American College of Sports Medicine(ACSM) has […]
President Biden’s 2025 Proposed Budget, Grant Management and Policy Updates and More
Congressional Briefing with the Congressional Physical Activity Caucus As part of its membership with the Physical Activity Alliance (PAA), ACSM recently participated in a Congressional Briefing supported by the Congressional Physical Activity Caucus. The briefing was put together to discuss the importance of prioritizing physical activity and to promote soon to be introduced omnibus physical activity […]