ACSM, ESA Partner to Launch ACSM-India Credentialed Personal Fitness Trainer Program
Mumbai, India – The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) and the Exercise Science Academy (ESA) are proud to announce an expanded strategic partnership that will bring ACSM’s globally recognized credentialing programs to India. Since 2003, Exercise Science Academy (ESA) has hosted ACSM Certified Personal Trainer exam preparation courses. The deepened partnership between ACSM and […]
Hot Topic | Exercise is Medicine in Cancer Care
Cancer is a major societal, public health and economic problem, with close to 20 million new cases and nearly 10 million cancer-related deaths reported worldwide per year. These numbers suggest that approximately one in five individuals will develop cancer at some point, and around one in nine men and one in twelve women die from […]
Active Voice | The Tactical Impacts of Hormonal Contraceptives
Hormonal contraceptive use is common in physically active women, including athletes and military personnel. Some estimates in the United Kingdom suggest more than half of these populations take hormonal contraceptives compared to approximately one third of the general population. Hormonal contraceptives come in many different forms, with the primary aim to prevent pregnancy. The combined […]
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 Certifications Requirements and Accreditation
Since 2004, the Committee on Accreditation for the Exercise Sciences (CoAES) has been working in cooperation with the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) by managing the accreditation process for the Exercise Sciences and then forwarding recommendations for accreditation to CAAHEP. The largest and most influential academic program accreditor of health science […]
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 […]