Science Spotlight | ACSM Endorses CSEP Postpartum Guidelines
In March 2025, new evidence-based guidelines for physical activity, sedentary behavior and sleep throughout the first year postpartum were released by the Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology (CSEP) and endorsed by the American College of Sports Medicine® (ACSM). The guidelines are intended for women and people, health care providers and exercise professionals on physical activity, […]
ACSM Strategic Plan Update: Where We Stand at the Midway Point
We have crossed the halfway point of our three-year strategic plan, and ACSM volunteers, committees and staff continue to diligently work on the five bold goals, making measurable progress across key areas. Each goal is advancing at its own pace, with a strong focus on alignment and process improvements. For only the second time in […]
Get to Know New ACSM President Carrie A. Jaworski, MD, FACSM
The gavel officially passed at the 2025 ACSM Annual Meeting when Carrie Jaworski, MD, FACSM became the 69th president of ACSM. Having hit the ground running, we asked Carrie about her vision for the next year, what she hopes to accomplish, what’s she’s excited about and more. How long have you been a member of […]
Policy Corner | 2025 Reconciliation Bill: House, Senate & Final Law
The 2025 reconciliation bill, officially known as the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” (OBBBA), underwent significant changes as it moved from the House to the Senate and ultimately became law.
Active Voice | Support During Pregnancy Loss Through Physical Activity
Pregnancy loss (miscarriage) is a common complication during early-stage pregnancy, with approximately 44 pregnancy losses occurring globally each minute. The devastation that accompanies a loss predispose women to psychological conditions such as depression and anxiety. It is estimated that of the women who experience a loss, over a third will experience depression, nearly a quarter […]
Science Spotlight | July 2025
ACSM’s ExSci Career Explored series hosts “Write Grants That Win” webinar Join ACSM leaders and research experts, Monica Hubal, PhD, FACSM, Associate Professor from Indiana University Indianapolis and Steven Malin, PhD, FACSM, Professor from Rutgers University as they share expert tips that will help you out in today’s highly competitive grant landscape. This informal webinar […]
ACSM Signs 2025 Hamburg Declaration on Sport, Health and Human Performance
ACSM President Carrie Jaworski, MD, FACSM joined other members of the Global Alliance for the Promotion of Physical Activity in signing the 2025 Hamburg Declaration on Sport, Health and Human Performance. The ceremony was held during the International Sport & Exercise Medicine Summit in Hamburg, Germany. The Declaration brings together a powerful coalition of sports […]
Hot Topic | Osteoarthritis and Physical Therapy
Knee osteoarthritis (OA) is a leading cause of chronic pain and disability in the middle- an older-age population. There are over 600 million worldwide with OA, the knee being the most affected joint. In the absence of effective non-opioid pharmacologic therapies for knee pain, OA remains a key driver of the opioid epidemic and healthcare […]
Science Spotlight | New ACSM Team Physician Consensus Conference Statement Published
In January 2024, the American College of Sports Medicine Team Physician Consensus Conference (TPCC) produced a new statement, “The Team Physician Consensus Statement 2024 Update” in the Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise (MSSE) and the Current Sports Medicine Reports (CSMR) journals. This latest TPCC consensus statement covers the qualifications, duties, and responsibilities of […]
Science Spotlight | June 2025
Check out the latest episode of ACSM’s Healthy Youth Sports Podcast series The newest installment of Healthy Youth Sports, features Kevin Martinez, ESPN’s Vice President of Corporate Citizenship, diving into the network’s groundbreaking Take Back Sports initiative. Kevin shares insights on the Take Back Sports program’s vision and why storytelling and culture change are at […]