Student Center
Student Lounge
SPCC
Student & Early Career Pre-Conference
The ACSM Student Lounge is the hub of student engagement activities and career development opportunities. Relax & interact with fellow students. Connect with potential employers through the ACSM Career Center or have your LinkedIn profile or CV reviewed. Light refreshments will be provided.
Featured in the Lounge: Pathways to Possibilities sponsored by University of Tampa
Chat with professionals working in a variety of diverse fields throughout the week to learn about career paths and ask advice from someone who’s been there.
Student Lounge sponsored by:
Tuesday, May 26 | 3:00-5:00 PM
SPCC
The Science and Art of Mentorship: Empowering the Next Generation of Leaders
Speakers & Topics:
- Sara Campbell, PhD, FACSM, Guiding and Being Guided: Cultivating Effective Mentorship in Academia
- Erica Taylor, PhD, FACSM, Mentoring Across Differences
- Ariel Aguiar Bonfim Cruz, Introducing the ACSM Student Mentorship Program: Shaping Careers Through Connection
This event is now full and registration is closed.
President’s Cup Competition
Wednesday, May 27 | 2:00-4:30 PM
Hyatt Regency SLC, Salt Lake D
The ACSM President’s Cup competition provides an opportunity for students to display their research and compete against some of the top student researchers across the country. Competitors will present their work via a 5-minute talk followed by a Q&A with the judges. All meeting attendees are invited to support these promising researchers.
2026 Annual Student Bowl
Wednesday, May 27 | 7:30 PM
Hyatt Regency SLC, Salt Lake C
Undergraduate teams from ACSM’s Regional Chapters face off in a Jeopardy-style competition showcasing their sports medicine and exercise knowledge. Only one regional chapter will be crowned champion.
For more information about a regional bowl event near you, contact your local ACSM Regional Chapter. Visit the ACSM website for a list of Regional Chapters and contact information.
Student Bowl sponsored by:
Student Volunteer Program
ACSM offers students the opportunity to get involved, support the event, and reduce their registration fees through the student volunteer program. Students completing a full volunteer shift will receive a 50% refund of their registration fees post-event.
ACSM depends on volunteers to help with important aspects of the conference. This includes the registration area, session monitoring, help desk, logistics, and more.
ACSM Peer Connect Program
Will this be your first ACSM Annual Meeting? Or maybe you’re attending alone? Participating in the ACSM Peer Connect Program is a great way to navigate a large conference and expand your network. This program is designed to make conference attendance more approachable by pairing you with someone who shares your professional interests and meeting goals.
When possible, first-time attendees will be paired with someone familiar with the meeting. Experienced attendees are encouraged to participate and share their meeting knowledge. Participants submitting a form prior to May 8, 2026, will receive peer notifications by May 13, 2026 if paired. Those submitting forms after May 8, 2026, will be matched on an as available basis.
2026 Annual Meeting Sponsors
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The above sponsorships do not support or influence annual meeting continuing education programming.