Federal Government Shutdown Ends – November 2025
The government shutdown ends after 43 days, restoring operations and services for millions of Americans across the nation.
ACSM Celebrates Major Victory: Medicare to Pay for Physical Activity Assessments; Paves Way for Exercise Referrals
Understand the new Medicare physical activity assessments that will be covered starting January 1, 2026, and their impact.
Active Voice | Maximizing Football Safety: What is the Role of the Guardian Cap?
Over the last two decades or so, head impacts and concussions sustained during sports, especially football, have become a key safety issue. What are the implications of multiple concussions? How many head impacts are too many? Even if an impact doesn’t cause a concussion, could it be causing harm to the brain? How hard is […]
Science Spotlight | Student Webinar, Research Participation and Professional Updates
ACSM From Around Field Science Webinar Series Open to Students ACSM’s From Around the Field Science webinar series is designed to provide ACSM students and members with an opportunity to learn about the diverse science our members conduct. Join us for informal discussions with our ACSM members to hear more about what they study, the […]
CEO Quarterly Operational Report | October 2025
With the close of the third quarter of 2025, I’d like to provide an update on the important work we’re doing to support our members and certified professionals. The following information is intended to highlight operational activities, including performance/financial data, priority areas of focus and key information to ensure transparency and inform our members and […]
ACSM Presidential Update: Partnerships That Reach the World and Touch the Future
I am thrilled to share reflections from my recent visit to Italy, where I had the privilege of attending a science and technology summit hosted by our longtime and valued partner, Technogym. This gathering was not only a celebration of our ongoing collaboration, but a vivid demonstration of what happens when the concept of ACSM’s […]
ACSM Strategic Plan: Preparing for What’s Next (2027–2029)
As ACSM continues its progress toward the five bold goals established in our 2024–2026 Strategic Plan, the Strategic Planning Committee (SPC) is already looking ahead. Building on the momentum of the past two years, the SPC has begun laying the groundwork for the 2027–2029 Strategic Plan, ensuring ACSM remains dynamic, mission-aligned and future-focused. Building the […]
Science Spotlight | ACSM Publishes New Expert Consensus Statements
In October, ACSM published a new Expert Consensus Statement in the Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise (MSSE) journal titled “Considerations and Recommendations for Prescribing Exercise and Designing Physical Activity Programs for People with Disabilities”.The statement provides a brief synopsis and expert interpretation of the relevant scientific literature and provides key future directions or […]
Hot Topic | Sit Less and Move More to Slow Arterial Aging
Does the thought London’s red double-decker buses make you want to move around to prevent endothelial dysfunction and slow arterial aging? In 1953, a landmark study of London bus crews found that bus drivers, who sat at the wheel all day, developed coronary artery disease at a younger age and more often than the conductors […]
Federal Government Shutdown, National Efforts to Promote Physical Activity, and More | October Updates
Understand the implications of the federal government shutdown, national efforts to promote physical activity, and more advocacy updates.