ACSM Resources to Support Publication Integrity Week

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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 […]

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

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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

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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 […]

Preventing Overuse Injuries

Andrew Gregory, MD, FAAP, FACSM, FAMSSM

Learn about the difference between overuse and acute injuries, the most common types of overuse injuries, and risk factors for youth athletes.

Up in the Air: Air Quality and the 2028 Olympic Games in LA

With the 2028 summer Olympic and Paralympic Games heading to Los Angeles, there’s a big question hovering over everyone’s head: what about all the smog?  According to the American Fitness Index, a partnership between the American College of Sports Medicine® (ACSM) and the Elevance Health Foundation that has been tracking health behaviors and outcomes in America’s […]

Key Changes to ACSM Cert Exams Effective July 10, 2025 | What to Expect and How to Prepare

The ACSM Committee on Certification and Registry Boards (CCRB) is committed to keeping its certification programs aligned with the latest professional standards and industry best practices. To achieve this, the CCRB conducts regular Job Task Analyses (JTAs) every five to seven years and continually updates exam policies, procedures and continuing competence requirements. The last major […]