ACSM Health & Fitness Summit Moves Online for 2026
After years of welcoming the health and fitness community in person, ACSM will present the 2026 Health & Fitness Summit in an online, on-demand format. This decision was made following thorough consultation with key stakeholders, including certified professionals, the ACSM Employer Advisory Board, regional chapter leaders, and ACSM leadership. The consistent message: multiple days away […]
Science Spotlight | Upcoming Webinar Opportunities and More
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 […]
ACSM, ACE Announce Education Partnership to Benefit Industry
The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) and the American Council on Exercise (ACE) have announced a new collaborative partnership that will strengthen the health and fitness industry. Through this two-year agreement, the organizations will jointly offer high-quality, evidence-based education for health and fitness professionals worldwide. “Our strategic partnership with ACE marks a pivotal moment […]
ACSM Names Incoming Editor-in-Chief of Open Access Journal
The American College of Sports Medicine is pleased to announce Jennifer J. Heisz, Ph.D., as the next Editor-in-Chief (EIC) of Exercise, Sport, and Movement (ESM). Dr. Heisz was selected from among a pool of many talented and qualified candidates through a rigorous application and interview process. Dr. Heisz is an Associate Professor in the Department […]
ACSM Announces Support of President’s Plan to Revitalize National Fitness Programs for Youth
INDIANAPOLIS — The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) has announced its support of President Donald Trump’s executive order to reestablish the President’s Council on Sports, Fitness & Nutrition (PCSFN) and reinstate the Presidential Fitness Test for U.S. schoolchildren. “These important initiatives align with ACSM’s vision and mission, and we applaud their reinstatement,” said ACSM President […]
ACSM Names Incoming Editor-in-Chief of Current Sports Medicine Reports
Kevin R. Vincent, PhD, MD, FACSM, CAQSM, has been selected as the next editor-in-chief of Current Sports Medicine Reports (CSMR).
ACSM Announces Nation’s Fittest Cities; Food Insecurity, Wildfires and Pickleball Emerge as Factors
American Fitness Index ranks 100 largest cities based on 35 indicators Despite a significant increase in Americans’ aerobic and strength activity, external factors like smoke-filled air and the lapse of a Covid-era food program may be making us less fit overall. Those are the primary conclusions from the 18th annual ACSM American Fitness Index® (Fitness […]
Physical Activity Guidelines Legislation Introduced in Congress
If passed, S.2303 would require the secretary of HHS to issue a comprehensive report on physical activity guidelines every 10 years.
Science Spotlight | July 2025
ACSM’s ExSci Career Explored series hosts “Write Grants That Win” webinar Join ACSM leaders and research experts, Monica Hubal, PhD, FACSM, Associate Professor from Indiana University Indianapolis and Steven Malin, PhD, FACSM, Professor from Rutgers University as they share expert tips that will help you out in today’s highly competitive grant landscape. This informal webinar […]
ACSM Signs 2025 Hamburg Declaration on Sport, Health and Human Performance
ACSM President Carrie Jaworski, MD, FACSM joined other members of the Global Alliance for the Promotion of Physical Activity in signing the 2025 Hamburg Declaration on Sport, Health and Human Performance. The ceremony was held during the International Sport & Exercise Medicine Summit in Hamburg, Germany. The Declaration brings together a powerful coalition of sports […]