State Legislation Update: February 2026
State legislatures across the country are advancing proposals that incentivize physical activity, recognize fitness services in tax policy, and integrate exercise more formally into healthcare delivery frameworks. ACSM and Coalition for the Registration of Exercise Professionals (CREP) is actively monitoring these measures for their potential impact on professional standards, workforce recognition, and the evolving role […]
Updates on Government Funding, NIH Modernization Hearing
The federal appeals court decision on the research indirect cost rate cap is a major win for higher education and research funding.
Science Spotlight | New Consensus Statement Highlights Care for Adolescent Athletes
New ACSM Team Physician Consensus Conference Statement Published In February 2026, the American College of Sports Medicine Team Physician Consensus Conference (TPCC) produced a new statement, “The Adolescent Athlete and the Team Physician: A Consensus Statement. 2025 Update” in the Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise (MSSE) and the Current Sports Medicine Reports (CSMR) […]
Active Voice | Orthostatic Hypotension in Athletes with Spinal Cord Injury
Many perceive paralysis as the most devastating consequence of spinal cord injury (SCI). Yet, among athletes with SCI, autonomic dysfunctions, including impaired blood pressure (BP) control, are also critical, invisible health concerns that can impair cognition, daily activities, and athletic performance. In able-bodied individuals, when moving from lying down to sitting or standing, the autonomic […]
Current Sports Medicine Reports: A 25 Year Anniversary Historical Perspective
Explore the rich CSMR history, from its launch in 2002 to its evolution as a key resource in sports medicine literature.
Moving the Strategy Forward: What 2025 Progress Really Means for Volunteer Leaders
Explore the 2025 strategic plan progress of ACSM and understand the transformative work behind the metrics and milestones.
Science Spotlight | New Travel Award for Graduate, Medical Students
The ACSM Foundation is excited to announce the new Brian C. Focht Student Travel Award to assist students with travel expenses to present their research at the ACSM Annual Meeting. This new award has been established in memory of Brian C Focht, PhD, RD, FACSM, a Professor of Kinesiology and Director of the Exercise and […]
Hot Topic | Challenging Postural Control Through Stroboscopic Eyewear
Sight is one of the key sensory inputs for maintaining upright posture, regardless of whether a person is playing a sport or standing in line at the grocery store. Visual processing helps a person understand body position alongside the vestibular and somatosensory systems. If we compromise any of these key sensory inputs, the common result […]
Court Prevents NIH Research Award Indirect Cost Cap Policy, and Another Shutdown Deadline Approaches
The federal appeals court decision on the research indirect cost rate cap is a major win for higher education and research funding.
The Rise of Clinical Exercise Physiologist Roles in Virtual Cardiac Rehabilitation
Virtual cardiac rehabilitation is rapidly expanding and creating new opportunities for ACSM-CEPs. CEPA’s latest post highlights key differences between center-based and virtual CR and explains how the Virtual Ventures Oversight Committee is working to uphold standards and support ACSM-CEPs entering this growing space.