ACSM Certification Board Expands Eligibility Pathway for Students in Programs Seeking CAAHEP Accreditation
The American College of Sports Medicine’s Committee on Certification and Registry Boards Executive Council (ACSM Certification Board) has approved an amendment to the eligibility requirements for the ACSM Certified Exercise Physiologist® (ACSM-EP®) and ACSM Certified Clinical Exercise Physiologist® (ACSM-CEP®) certifications. The amendment expands the eligibility pathway for candidates graduating from academic programs that have formally initiated the Commission on […]
ACSM, NAK, NASPEM, NSCA Encourage Physical Activity in Children and Adolescents
The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), with the support of the National Academy of Kinesiology (NAK), the North American Society for Pediatric Exercise Medicine (NASPEM), and the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA), strongly support efforts that encourage children and adolescents to be physically active and to develop lifelong habits that promote health and well-being. […]
After-School Sports Linked to Better Academic, Mental and Physical Health in Children
Children who participate in after-school sports show measurable advantages across cognitive performance, mental health and physical fitness—even when accounting for socioeconomic and demographic differences.
Sit Less, Move More | Rx for Health
Too much sitting saps your energy, makes joints stiff, and affects overall health. Learn how to sit less and move more to improve your health.
ACSM names top research papers impacting health, fitness and sports medicine
ACSM names top research papers impacting health, fitness and sports medicine published in its six scholarly journals in 2025.
Clinical Highlights from Current Sports Medicine Reports | Q1 2026
Dr. Vincent highlights the latest clinical research published in Current Sports Medicine Reports.
Meet ACSM’s Publishing Team
Get to know the six ACSM staff members who make up the publishing team.
CEO Update, April 2026
As ACSM celebrates its volunteer leaders, the CEO reflects on leadership transitions, shares updates to The DASH, and introduces a more streamlined, “insider” approach to member communications.
Board of Trustees Q1 2026 Approved Actions
View the full list of actions approved by the ACSM Board of Trustees in Q1 of 2026.
President’s Update, April 2026
As she approaches the close of her presidential term, Dr. Jaworski reflects on the strength of the ACSM community and looks ahead to the upcoming ACSM Annual Meeting in Salt Lake City.
