NFL Smart Hearts Sports Coalition Summer Updates
ACSM is a member of the Coalition that is helping drive legislation to support its goal of all 50 states adopting evidence-based policies preventing fatal outcomes from Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) among high school students. The coalition is advocating for the implementation of three best practice policies: Here’s a summary of the coalition’s progress over […]
CDC updates, NIH Funding and EXPLORE AND AORA Act news
EXPLORE Act and AORA Act The House recently passed the Expanding Public Lands Outdoor Recreation Experiences (EXPLORE) Act, the bipartisan House outdoor recreation package. The legislation, co-sponsored by Reps. Bruce Westerman and Raúl Grijalva, would improve accessibility options outdoors, improve or create new outdoor recreation facilities, and introduce more generations of children to the outdoors. […]
Supporting Active Transportation, CDC Committee Nominations, NIH Grants Policy and More Updates
Active Transportation Infrastructure Investment Program ACSM recently joined several other organizations in support of the Active Transportation Infrastructure Investment Program. Specifically, a letter was sent to the House and Senate Appropriations Committee to request their support for the Active Transportation Infrastructure Investment Program (ATIIP) in the Fiscal Year 2025 budget at the $200 million level as […]
EXPLORE Act, FY2025 Gov’t Budget Updates and ACSM Supports the Active Transportation Infrastructure Investment Program
EXPLORE ACT In a significant milestone for outdoor enthusiasts nationwide, the House of Representatives has passed the groundbreaking EXPLORE Act by a resounding voice vote. This innovative policy package represents a monumental step forward in enhancing outdoor recreation experiences on public lands and waters across the United States. Crafted as a bipartisan effort, the EXPLORE […]
President Biden’s 2025 Proposed Budget, Grant Management and Policy Updates and More
Congressional Briefing with the Congressional Physical Activity Caucus As part of its membership with the Physical Activity Alliance (PAA), ACSM recently participated in a Congressional Briefing supported by the Congressional Physical Activity Caucus. The briefing was put together to discuss the importance of prioritizing physical activity and to promote soon to be introduced omnibus physical activity […]
ACSM’s 2024 Key Policy Goals; Legislative Spotlight on PHIT
As we embark on a new year, the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) is excited to outline its key policy goals for 2024. These initiatives are crafted with a vision to promote health and wellness, empower communities, and contribute to the overall well-being of individuals across the nation. Promoting Physical Activity as a Public Health […]
How to Build a Bike-Friendly Community
Cycling is an ideal form of transportation and recreation: More physically engaging than driving and far more mechanically efficient than walking or running, it’s the perfect balance of convenience and exercise. It’s better for our health, and better for the environment. There’s a sticking point, though: Many communities lack the necessary infrastructure for safe cycling. […]