Category: Advocacy

Understand the implications of the federal government shutdown, national efforts to promote physical activity, and more advocacy updates.

Physical inactivity drives up healthcare costs and lowers productivity, costing the U.S. billions annually. Investing in physical activity infrastructure not

September has been an extremely busy month here at ACSM as it relates to physical activity and advocacy, and I

“Make Our Children Healthy Again” outlines physical activity initiatives, policy & research recs + insights on the 2026 Health Care

You can now use funds from 529 plans to support earning and maintaining an ACSM certification. Learn how!

ACSM is actively monitoring developments that directly affect our members and the broader research community. Check out updates from a

The 2025 reconciliation bill, officially known as the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” (OBBBA), underwent significant changes as it moved

If passed, S.2303 would require the secretary of HHS to issue a comprehensive report on physical activity guidelines every 10

Policy can encourage physical activity across all levels. Three keys areas for policy application are public spaces, transportation and school-based

President’s FY 2026 Budget Released On May 30, 2025, the White House released the detailed Fiscal Year 2026 budget proposal,