ACSM Resources to Support Publication Integrity Week
Integrity is a core value of the American College of Sports Medicine® (ACSM). As defined in the 2024-27 Strategic Plan, ACSM is guided by strong ethical principles, founded in honesty, trust, and evidence-based practices, which are objective, balanced, and responsible. This extends to ACSM publications with the six leading scholarly journals and the book portfolio with the ACSM goal to promote […]
ACSM Announces Top Fitness Trends for 2025
Wearable technology takes #1 spot Technology applications in the fitness industry continue to build momentum as Wearable Technology, Mobile Exercise Apps and Data-Driven Training Technology all appear in the top 10 of the 2025 ACSM Worldwide Fitness Trends. The report was published today by the American College of Sports Medicine in its November/December issue of […]
Key Changes to ACSM Cert Exams Effective July 1, 2025 | What to Expect and How to Prepare
The ACSM Committee on Certification and Registry Boards (CCRB) is committed to keeping its certification programs aligned with the latest professional standards and industry best practices. To achieve this, the CCRB conducts regular Job Task Analyses (JTAs) every five to seven years and continually updates exam policies, procedures and continuing competence requirements. The last major […]
ACSM, Exercise Connection Announce New Autism Exercise Specialist Course
The American College of Sports Medicine, along with partner Exercise Connection, today announced a new continuing education course for exercise and medical professionals serving clients with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Exercise Connection promotes the use of exercise to successfully empower the autism and special needs community to build an active lifestyle. The new Autism Exercise Specialist […]
IDEA and ACSM Solidify Ongoing Event Partnership, Announce 2025 Health & Fitness Summit
IDEA® Health & Fitness Association and the American College of Sports Medicine® (ACSM) are pleased to announce their continued collaboration in hosting the highly anticipated 2025 IDEA® & ACSM Health & Fitness Summit. This dynamic partnership reaffirms their shared commitment to revolutionizing the health and fitness landscape through cutting-edge education. The 2025 IDEA & ACSM Health […]
ACSM Releases 3 New Pronouncements
In July, ACSM published a new Expert Consensus Statement in Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise® (MSSE) titled “Testing in Intermittent Sports — Importance for Training and Performance Optimization in Adult Athletes.” This Expert Consensus Statement provides an overview of available tests in different exercise domains identified as relevant (from assessment of single explosive actions to […]
Capital Region Leads Nation’s Fittest Cities in 2024 ACSM American Fitness Index® Ranking
Health of Americans Dips Due to Mental Health, Physical Well-being and Lack of Sleep Arlington, Virginia; Washington, D.C.; and Seattle, Washington, are the top cities in the 17th annual ACSM American Fitness Index® (Fitness Index) rankings published by the American College of Sports Medicine® (ACSM) and the Elevance Health Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Elevance […]
ACSM Names Incoming Editor-in-Chief of ACSM’s Health & Fitness Journal®
The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) announces that Paul M. Gallo, Ed.D., FACSM, ACSM-CEP, ACSM-EP, ACSM-GEI, EIM, has been selected as the next editor-in-chief (EIC) of ACSM’s Health & Fitness Journal® (HFJ). Dr. Gallo was selected through a rigorous application and interview search process from among a pool of talented and qualified candidates. His scholarly achievements, […]
ACSM Foundation Announces New $100K Research Award Partner, Grant Winners
The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Foundation continued its longstanding tradition of funding scientific research and recognizing young investigators by announcing its 2024 grant and award winners at the ACSM Annual Meeting in Boston. In addition, the ACSM Foundation also announced the DeLuca Foundation as its newest award partner. The DeLuca Foundation will contribute […]
ACSM, Technogym Renew Long-Standing Partnership
The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), the largest, most respected sports medicine and exercise science organization in the world, and Technogym, a world-leading company in equipment and digital technologies for fitness, health and sport, announced they will continue and enhance their collaboration with ACSM’s global health initiative Exercise is Medicine (EIM). Founded in 2007, EIM’s […]