Science Spotlight | Two Webinars, Call for Research Volunteers and the Latest PAA Newsletter
Register for ACSM’s Student Career Resource Webinar. A new webinar from ACSM’s ExiSci Careers Explored series titled “Exploring Careers in Sports Nutrition: Your Path to Success”will feature Nancy Clark, MS, RD, board certified specialist in sports dietetics, and Margaret Hughes, RD, CCSD, lead performance dietitian for the Toronto Maple Leafs as the panelists. Nancy and […]
The Athlete’s Kitchen: Optimizing Your Immune Response
I fear getting sick when I travel to competitions. Anything I can eat to prevent illness? What’s the best diet to boost my immune system? I have nasty wounds from a bike crash. Will extra protein help fight off infection and speed recovery? * * * Staying healthy is a top priority for athletes who […]
Importance of Exercise in Hypertension Identification and Management
Hypertension, or high blood pressure, remains the leading modifiable cardiovascular disease risk factor. It is estimated that nearly half of American adults have hypertension, which is defined as a resting systolic blood pressure greater than or equal to 130 mmHg and/or a diastolic blood pressure greater than or equal to 80 mmHg. Even more alarming, […]
Science Spotlight | Attend an ACSM Regional Chapter Meeting in 2025
ACSM has 11 regional chapters, all offering educational, professional and networking opportunities closer to home. Regional chapters also provide an opportunity for young professionals to present their work and apply for regional awards and grants. Most chapters also participate in the “President’s Cup” to identify the best student abstract at each regional meeting. In addition […]
Updated ACSM-EP® and ACSM-CEP® Certification Eligibility Requirements
Revised Feb. 6, 2026 Effective Aug. 15, 2027, candidates for the ACSM Certified Exercise Physiologist® (ACSM-EP)® and ACSM Certified Clinical Exercise Physiologist® (ACSM‑CEP®) credentials must graduate from an Exercise Science or Exercise Physiology program that is accredited by Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP), or has initiated the CAAHEP accreditation process through […]
Exercise for the Prevention and Treatment of Hypertension – Implications and Application
3 Key Points: Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death in the United States (U.S.) and accounts for 1 out of every 3 deaths in U.S. adults. High blood pressure (BP) or hypertension is the most common, costly, but modifiable major risk factor for the development of CVD and premature mortality, affecting nearly […]
Heart Health & Brain Health Go Hand-in-Hand
In February, we often see many people wearing the color Red. Wearing Red may be a tribute to St. Valentine, but the color Red should also serve as a reminder to take care of our hearts, as February is Heart Disease Month! According to the Center of Disease Control and Prevention, heart disease accounts for […]
ACSM exams to reflect new AHA blood pressure guidelines starting December 2018
The American College of Cardiology (ACC), American Heart Association (AHA), and other organizations recently released updated blood pressure guidelines. Please be aware that ACSM Certification Board will adopt the new hypertension guidelines in 2018 and 2019 as follows: ACSM-GEI: use the JNC 2003 hypertension guides until December 2, 2018. Beginning December 3, 2018, the ACSM-GEI exam will […]
