Air Pollution Is Hurting Athletic Performance and Health—ACSM Honors Top Paper Offering Practical Solutions
Air pollution exposure is linked to decreased endurance, impaired lung function & cognitive effects that can influence decision-making and athletic performance.
ACSM Certification Board Expands Eligibility Pathway for Students in Programs Seeking CAAHEP Accreditation
The American College of Sports Medicine’s Committee on Certification and Registry Boards Executive Council (ACSM Certification Board) has approved an amendment to the eligibility requirements for the ACSM Certified Exercise Physiologist® (ACSM-EP®) and ACSM Certified Clinical Exercise Physiologist® (ACSM-CEP®) certifications. The amendment expands the eligibility pathway for candidates graduating from academic programs that have formally initiated the Commission on […]
ACSM, NAK, NASPEM, NSCA Encourage Physical Activity in Children and Adolescents
The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), with the support of the National Academy of Kinesiology (NAK), the North American Society for Pediatric Exercise Medicine (NASPEM), and the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA), strongly support efforts that encourage children and adolescents to be physically active and to develop lifelong habits that promote health and well-being. […]
After-School Sports Linked to Better Academic, Mental and Physical Health in Children
Children who participate in after-school sports show measurable advantages across cognitive performance, mental health and physical fitness—even when accounting for socioeconomic and demographic differences.
ACSM names top research papers impacting health, fitness and sports medicine
ACSM names top research papers impacting health, fitness and sports medicine published in its six scholarly journals in 2025.
ACSM and AMSSM Award National Research Grant to Cleveland Clinic Physician Advancing Community Fitness Access
The ACSM Foundation and AMSSM Foundation have named Marcio Griebeler, MD, as the recipient of the 2026 Breaking Barriers Research Grant.
ACSM Unveils Landmark 2026 Resistance Training Guidelines — First Update in 17 Years
New evidence review of data from 30,000+ participants finds the biggest benefits come from consistency, not complicated programs The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) has published a new Position Stand summarizing resistance training recommendations for healthy adults — the first major update since 2009. The Position Stand synthesized findings from 137 systematic reviews representing more than 30,000 participants, offering the most comprehensive evidence-based guidance to date […]
$100M in Grant Funding Available via Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently announced a transformative initiative with a mandatory focus on physical activity and nutrition: the “Make America Healthy Again: Enhancing Lifestyle and Evaluating Value-based Approaches Through Evidence(MAHA ELEVATE) Model.” The initiative will provide $100 million in funding for up to 30 grants to assess whole-person care approaches not currently covered by original Medicare. For those interested in applying for the […]
ACSM and ACE Announce 2027 Health & Fitness Summit in Chicago
Two of the industry’s leading authorities unite to deliver an unmatched in-person learning experience for exercise professionals INDIANAPOLIS and SAN DIEGO — The American College of Sports Medicine® (ACSM) and the American Council on Exercise® (ACE) today announced a landmark partnership to present the 2027 ACSM & ACE Health & Fitness Summit in Chicago. Together, […]
ACSM Honors Shannon Fitzgerald as 2026 Certified Professional of the Year
INDIANAPOLIS, IN — The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) proudly announces Shannon K. Fitzgerald, MSN, BS, RN, CV-BC, CCRP, ACSM-CEP, as the 2026 ACSM Certified Professional of the Year. This distinguished award recognizes an outstanding ACSM certified professional who has made exceptional contributions to advancing the health, well-being, and quality of life of individuals and […]
