The American College of Sports Medicine® (ACSM) and the British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (BASES) have entered into a partnership that aims to increase opportunities for members of both organizations within Continuous Professional Development (CPD), research and collaboration. The organizations hold a reciprocal partnership allowing both ACSM and BASES members access to discounted CPD, events and conferences.
This partnership mirrors those held with Exercise and Sport Science Australia (ESSA), Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology (CSEP) and Sports and Exercise Science New Zealand (SESNZ) further strengthening international relationships within the profession.
“We are excited to partner with the British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (BASES) to expand access to cutting-edge science and professional development for exercise professionals worldwide,” said ACSM Chief Executive Officer Katie Feltman, CAE. “This collaboration aligns with ACSM’s mission to advance health and human performance by providing our members with enhanced educational resources. Together, ACSM and BASES will empower its professionals to elevate standards of care and improve health through the power of movement.”
“BASES is delighted to now have a formal partnership with ACSM,” said BASES CEO Ian Wilson. “This relationship will increase the opportunities available for members of both organizations and highlights the positive international relationships the organizations have.”
Dr. Andrew Scott FBASES, a member of the Clinical Exercise Physiology-UK group, noted that the partnership will have a powerful impact on the industry by expanding educational resources.
“The American College of Sports Medicine is the world leader in global sports medicine and exercise science research and the operationalization of the Memorandum of Understanding between the ACSM and BASES will enable members of both organizations to benefit from a large catalogue of continuing professional development resources,” said Scott. “This relationship will broaden the reach of UK-based academics to disseminate their academic outputs through CPD offerings in this new partnership and enhance opportunities for developing global academic partnerships.”
