by
Greg Margason
| Feb 11, 2022
After two years away, ACSM’s International Health & Fitness Summit returns with in-person and online programming March 31 through April 3, 2022. The deadline for discounted, early-bird registration is Feb. 23.
The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted every aspect of our lives and created a dramatic change in the fitness industry. This year, the summit responds to the new challenges fitness professionals face, and the program prioritizes professional development focused on (1) the business of fitness (2) the fitness professional’s growth and wellness and (3) translating research into practice.
Although many of us are eager to return to in-person meetings, we also heard from many who would like opportunities for completing continuing education online. As a result, the summit will offer an online program different from its in-person offerings. Thus, attendees will have opportunities to engage in person, online or bundle both experiences for the best value and to fully dive into the latest content from the fitness industry. These offerings will allow fitness professionals to connect with the summit in the way that best serves them!
The in-person program includes more interactive workshops than ever before, and daily workouts to keep attendees moving. The summit welcomes an array of new presenters, networking events and opportunities to converse with experts throughout the beautiful Anatole Hilton in Dallas, TX.
Check out the full program, pre-conferences and these outstanding keynotes and special lectures:
- The opening session features a welcome from ACSM CEO Kristin Belleson and the President’s Lecture by Bruce Gladden Ph.D., FACSM.
- Sit in on a conversation with former MLB and NFL athlete, author and commentator Brian Jordan.
- The Larry Golding Keynote will feature father-and-son combo Nik and Chris Nikic — Chris was the first athlete with Down syndrome to complete an Ironman —along with a special book signing.
- Stephanie Cooper, Ph.D., ACSM-CEP, will bring the Health & Fitness Journal’s Article of the Year to life.
- Kristin A. Traskie, MPH, ACSM-CPT, 2021 Certified Pro of the Year, will present a session detailing her career path.
For the second year in a row, ACSM will also host the summit en español. The Spanish-language event provides sessions that originate from a scientific core, and speakers deliver insights that anyone can put into action right away. A big thank-you to Drs. Jorge Franchella and Mario Muñoz for their efforts with this event.
The International Health & Fitness Summit is ACSM’s premier meeting for fitness professionals, and we encourage members from all segments of the college to register and attend. We request that our academic faculty bring their students to the summit so they can connect with ACSM professionals, and we invite prior attendees back to experience the summit’s new format. We also invite early-career professionals to take advantage of the networking and growth opportunities. Our hope is that ACSM fellows can interact with attendees so together we can transform the fitness profession and lead the way in translating research into practice.
On behalf of the entire program committee, I hope to see you at the summit and online. Please register before Feb. 23 for early-bird pricing.
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Renee J. Rogers, Ph.D., FACSM, is a senior research scientist at Advent Health’s Translational Research Institute and a consultant and physical activity expert/instructor with Wondr Health. She is passionate about translating research into practice to enhance the fitness industry, and currently serves as the chair of ACSM’s Summit Program Planning Committee and Strategic Health Initiative for Behavior Change Strategies. Connect on LinkedIn or Twitter: @reneejrogers.
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