ACSM Unveils Enhanced Cancer Exercise Program Directory

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Leading resource provides accessible support for cancer survivors and clinicians Millions of individuals living with and beyond cancer can now find accessible, customized exercise programs to aid in their recovery and rehabilitation. ACSM’s Moving Through Cancer Program has announced an expanded Exercise Program Directory that is now available to cancer survivors, caregivers, oncology clinicians and […]

Clinical Highlights from Current Sports Medicine Reports | Q1 2025

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Happy April and welcome to the highlights and review of the AMAZING material published over the last quarter in Current Sports Medicine Reports (CSMR). See you in Atlanta! From time-to-time CSMR publishes Invited Commentaries. I’ve highlighted an important Invited Commentary from this past quarter below: Rural-Nonrural Disparities in Sports Medicine Access in Secondary School Athletics […]

ACSM Strategic Plan Update: Great Progress and Momentum

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By Heather Chambliss, PhD, FACSM, Strategic Planning Committee Chair The Strategic Planning Committee (SPC) continues to lead the implementation and tracking of ACSM’s five bold goals with measurable progress across key areas. In 2024, ACSM achieved solid momentum. Out of 125 total tactics, 24 have been completed, reflecting a 19% overall completion rate. An additional […]

ACSM Announces Paper of the Year Awards for Scientific Journals

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The American College of Sports Medicine® (ACSM) has announced its Paper of the Year selections for each of its six highly acclaimed scientific journals. As the leader in advancing sports medicine and exercise science research, ACSM’s annual Paper of the Year award recognizes the demonstrated scientific, scholarly significance and overall impact of an article published […]

ACSM Certification Exams to Reflect GETP 12 Effective July 10, 2025 

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As part of ACSM Committee on Certification and Registry Board’s (CCRB) ongoing commitment to professional standards, practice, and scientific integrity, all ACSM certification exams will reflect the 12th edition of the ACSM’s Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription (GETP 12) beginning July 10, 2025.  While GETP 12 incorporates the latest scientific evidence and refinements in […]

ACSM Celebrates Women’s History Month

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Women’s History Month (March) commemorates and encourages the study, observance and celebration of the vital role of women in American history. To celebrate this month, we encourage you to read about some inspiring women who have made significant impacts to the fields of exercise science, sports medicine and fitness. These ACSM members and their stories […]

GSSI Pre-Conference

The Physiology of Hydration: More Than Water Alone

This session explores the physiology of hydration through an integrated lens—examining how carbohydrate, sodium, flavor, and fluid interact to influence intake, absorption, retention, and performance. We’ll review current research on fluid balance, osmotic drivers, and palatability, highlighting mechanisms that underpin voluntary intake and thermoregulation. Attendees will gain insight into individualized strategies, including sweat profiling and timing approaches, to optimize euhydration and mitigate performance decrements associated with >2% body-mass loss. Practical applications will be linked to laboratory- and field-based research, ensuring translation from bench to field. This pre-conference equips you with evidence-based tools to support athlete hydration across diverse environments and sporting contexts. 

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  • Session 1: Sweating the detail: New insights on hydration considerations for athlete performance
    • Lewis James, PhD, Associate Professor in Human Nutrition in the School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences at Loughborough University
  • Session 2: Functional ingredients in fluid replacement beverages for athletes
    • Lindsay Baker, PhD, Director at the Gatorade Sports Science Institute
  • Session 3: The hydration toolkit: Practical approaches to athlete support
    • Floris Wardenaar, PhD, Associate Professor at the College of Health Solutions at Arizona State University