ACSM Advocacy Updates – March 2026
The federal appeals court decision on the research indirect cost rate cap is a major win for higher education and research funding.
ACSM and ACE Announce 2027 Health & Fitness Summit in Chicago
Two of the industry’s leading authorities unite to deliver an unmatched in-person learning experience for exercise professionals INDIANAPOLIS and SAN DIEGO — The American College of Sports Medicine® (ACSM) and the American Council on Exercise® (ACE) today announced a landmark partnership to present the 2027 ACSM & ACE Health & Fitness Summit in Chicago. Together, […]
ACSM Honors Shannon Fitzgerald as 2026 Certified Professional of the Year
INDIANAPOLIS, IN — The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) proudly announces Shannon K. Fitzgerald, MSN, BS, RN, CV-BC, CCRP, ACSM-CEP, as the 2026 ACSM Certified Professional of the Year. This distinguished award recognizes an outstanding ACSM certified professional who has made exceptional contributions to advancing the health, well-being, and quality of life of individuals and […]
ACSM Certification Exam Testing Windows: What Faculty Need to Know
Starting February 2025, the ACSM Certification Board (CCRB) implemented a 3-month testing-window structure as a part of the new ACSM association management system (AMS) and to align with credentialing best practices. Exam Coupon Expiration Dates and Testing Windows Are Different 1. Coupon Expiration When an academic program purchases or requests discounted ACSM exam coupons, those coupons carry an expiration date: 2. Testing Window The 3-month testing window starts when a student submits the application for the exam (i.e., completes the ACSM exam application and applies the institution’s voucher code). Once that application is approved, the student […]
Parkinson’s Disease Exercise Recommendations Updated
ACSM and Parkinson’s Foundation announce updated exercise recommendations for safe and effective workouts for those with Parkinson’s disease.
State Legislation Update: February 2026
State legislatures across the country are advancing proposals that incentivize physical activity, recognize fitness services in tax policy, and integrate exercise more formally into healthcare delivery frameworks. ACSM and Coalition for the Registration of Exercise Professionals (CREP) is actively monitoring these measures for their potential impact on professional standards, workforce recognition, and the evolving role […]
Updates on Government Funding, NIH Modernization Hearing
The federal appeals court decision on the research indirect cost rate cap is a major win for higher education and research funding.
How many daily steps do you REALLY NEED for health?
Do you really need to get 10,000 steps a day to promote and maintain health? In the video below, Colin Carriker, PhD, ACSM-EP, FAHA breaks down the science behind step counts and lets you know how many steps you really need to stay healthy. Ready to learn even more? This video is part of a […]
Board of Trustees Q4 Approved Actions
Board of Trustees Q4 Approved Actions The following action items were approved by the ACSM Board of Trustees during the fourth quarter: Science and Publications Operations Governance
ACSM President’s Update, Q1 2026
As we begin a new year, I want to thank you for the time, energy and care you continue to invest in ACSM. Our College is strong because of the people who show up — in committee meetings, in chapter leadership, in our journals, in our certification programs, and in advocacy efforts that protect and advance our […]
