Advocacy of Qualified Exercise Professionals: Why Precise Credentialing Language Matters
In world of occupational credentialing, words matter. Yet in occupational credentialing, terms like certification, certificate, credential and accreditation are often used interchangeably. Unfortunately, this misuse creates substantial confusion among professionals, educators, policymakers, and the public. It also can undermine advocacy efforts and blur the boundaries of professional competence. If we want to position qualified exercise […]
Fighting for Professional Relevance: Programmatic Accreditation Must Lead the Way
The health fitness industry is at a crossroads. Fitness influencers—who lack formal exercise science education and/or a health fitness certification—often share misleading or oversimplified advice on program design, nutrition, and health/well-being. This type of content can perpetuate misinformation, undermine evidence-based practices, and most importantly, erode public trust in qualified exercise professionals. That erosion of trust […]
Science Spotlight | New ESM Fund Helps Students Cover open Access Costs
The Exercise, Sport and Movement (ESM) journal editors recognize that the cost of publishing open access (the article processing charge, or APC) is often a burden for authors. To help address this burden, the ESM editors are proud to announce the launch of the ESM Student APC Assistance Fund on July 1, 2025. Details: Eligibility: […]
ACSM Names Incoming Editor-in-Chief of Open Access Journal
The American College of Sports Medicine is pleased to announce Jennifer J. Heisz, Ph.D., as the next Editor-in-Chief (EIC) of Exercise, Sport, and Movement (ESM). Dr. Heisz was selected from among a pool of many talented and qualified candidates through a rigorous application and interview process. Dr. Heisz is an Associate Professor in the Department […]
Hot Topic | Aerobic vs. Resistance Exercise for Health and Longevity
If you have one hour to exercise at your gym, should you do aerobic, resistance, or half and half? The answer depends on your goal, but most people go to their gym to lose (or maintain) body weight and promote health. In most exercise facilities, we can easily find aerobic equipment (e.g., treadmill, bike, and […]
Science Spotlight | Funding & Volunteer Opportunities, Resilient Scientist Lecture Series & PAA Newsletter
Accepting Applications for the 2026 Boston Marathon Medical Research Funding Program The Boston Athletic Association Medical Research Funding Program provides an annual request for proposal for scientific researchers to conduct research at Boston Marathon on April 20, 2026. Investigators are asked to submit scientific proposals for projects that can be conducted in conjunction with the […]
Active Voice | Exercise Selection for Hamstring Strain Injury Risk Factors
Despite the well-known benefits of participating in sport, it comes with a cost: increased injury risk. Of these, hamstring strain injuries (HSIs) are some of the most frequent in sports like soccer and American football. And though not as catastrophic as anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) or Achilles tendon rupture, the burden of HSI is still […]
ACSM Announces Support of President’s Plan to Revitalize National Fitness Programs for Youth
INDIANAPOLIS — The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) has announced its support of President Donald Trump’s executive order to reestablish the President’s Council on Sports, Fitness & Nutrition (PCSFN) and reinstate the Presidential Fitness Test for U.S. schoolchildren. “These important initiatives align with ACSM’s vision and mission, and we applaud their reinstatement,” said ACSM President […]
9 Facts About Hydration & Electrolytes
9 hydration and electrolyte facts and fallacies to help you better survive training and competing in today’s hotter climate.
Hot Topic | Throwing Injuries in the Baseball Player
The throwing arms of baseball players, especially pitchers, are exposed to some of the most demanding biomechanical loads in sports. These stresses lead to both adaptive and pathologic changes in the shoulder and elbow. As the incidence of throwing-related injuries continues to increase, it is critical that sports medicine specialists have a sound understanding of […]