Ten Things You Need to Know About Sports Nutrition
He literally wrote the book on sports nutrition, now Dr. Dan Benardot shares ten crucial things that you need to know about nutrition for athletic performance. Ready to learn more? Check out ACSM’s Nutrition for Exercise Science, second edition! Dan Benardot, PhD, DHC, RDN, FACSM, is Teaching Professor in the Center for the Study of Human Health […]
Youth Resistance Training
Learn about the many benefits of youth resistance training and best practices for implementing a youth resistance training program.
Finding Green Flags in Journal Quality
In honor of Publication Integrity Week, and with so many scientific journals to choose from, it is important to discuss how to determine journal quality. There are several indexes that provide journal rankings using a variety of algorithms. One of the most well-known is the impact factor (IF) which is calculated by Clarivate Analytics for journals […]
Fit for All: The Autism Exercise Connection
Hear valuable insights and strategies for helping children with autism thrive through physical activity and exercise.
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 […]
What Happened to Recreational Sports?
We discuss whether recreational sports have become a relic of the past or could be a solution for the future of youth athletics.
Youth Athletes and Overscheduling
Learn about the physical and mental effects of overscheduling on youth athletes and get tips for parents and coaches to prevent burnout.
ACSM Announces Top Fitness Trends for 2025
Wearable technology takes #1 spot Technology applications in the fitness industry continue to build momentum as Wearable Technology, Mobile Exercise Apps and Data-Driven Training Technology all appear in the top 10 of the 2025 ACSM Worldwide Fitness Trends. The report was published today by the American College of Sports Medicine in its November/December issue of […]
ACSM Participates in Move With US Physical Activity Symposium
On Sept. 19, we were honored to represent ACSM at the Second Annual Physical Activity Alliance Symposium. We were among more than 100 representatives from 75+ organizations in attendance. The symposium was inspiring for many reasons, and we wanted to share some of that inspiration with the wider ACSM community. The Physical Activity Alliance (PAA) is a […]
Beyond the Turf: Data Driven Athlete Health
Dr. Thayne Munce discusses a groundbreaking applied sports science research study titled “Beyond the Turf: Data-Driven Athlete Health.”