Registration for the EXPO and Graduate Fair is now open!
The EXPO and Graduate Fair will be held Friday, November 1st from 8:00 am to 7:00 pm.
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T-Shirt/Polo Sale
Last chance to order before MARC logos go away
Order NOW while supplies last! (Discounts available for multiple purchases)
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*Shirts will be ready to pick up at the registration desk during MARC ACSM Annual Meeting (11/1)
Congratulations to:
2023 College Bowl Winners:
Shane Phillips, Kristen Green, Mateo Gonzalez (New York Institute of Technology)
Alternate: Bernie Acevedo
Faculty rep- Mr. Alexander Rothstein
2023 H. Scott Kieffer Service Award:
Dr. Melissa Reed (West Chester University)
2023 Early-Stage Investigator Award:
Masoud Maghaddam (University of Maryland Eastern Shore)
2023 ACSM President’s Cup:
Michael R. Perlet (Montclair State University)
2023 Doctoral Student Investigator Award:
Jocelyn M. Delgado (Pennsylvania State University)
Nominees:
Emily Blake, University of Maryland
Michele N. D'Agata, University of Delaware
Jocelyn M. Delgado, Pennsylvania State University
James M. Heilman, University of Maryland
Nicholas A. Rizzi, University of Delaware
2023 Masters Student Investigator Award:
Michael R. Perlet (Montclaire State University)
Nominees:
Bilal A. Chaudhry, Rutgers University
Kat G. Fisher, Pennsylvania State University
Varan J Patel, University of Pittsburgh
Michael R. Perlet, Montclair State University
Serena A. Schade, University of Delaware
2023 Mathew Kerner Undergraduate Student Investigator Award:
Makenzie L. Rattigan (University of Delaware)
Nominees:
Alexandra Dembeck, Slippery Rock University
Morgan T. Fique, Towson University
Makenzie L. Rattigan, University of Delaware
Amber L. Whittaker, Salisbury University
Zeyi Wu, Syracuse University
Undergraduate Student Poster
1st - Makenna Isles, Grove City College
2nd - Amanda Butz, McDaniel College
3rd - Meghan Hudson, Grove City College; Kendall Nester, East Stroudsburg University
Masters Student Poster
1st - Brian G. Josephson, SUNY Upstate Medical University; Sarah Dellett, Syracuse University
2nd -
3rd - Virginia Content, Pennsylvania State University
Doctoral Student Poster
1st - Ana Carla Salumunes, Pennsylvania State University
2nd - Sara Mascone, University of Maryland
3rd - Gabriel Pena, University of Maryland
Special Thank you to all the sponsors who supported MARC ACSM!:
Parvo Medics
Moravian University
AMTI
Drexel University Health Sciences
Lebanon Valley College
Messiah University, Master of Science Athletic Training
Messiah University, Doctor of Physical Therapy
Messiah University, Master of Occupational Therapy
Neumann University
Slippery Rock University
Hologic
MGC Diagnostics
Xsensor
ATCOR
COSMED
Canisius College
Drexel University Health Sciences
East Stroudsburg University
Gannon University
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Ithaca College
Kean University
Lebanon Valley College
Liberty University
Merrimack College
Messiah University
Montclair State University
Palmer College of Chiropractic
Parker University Chiropractic
PennWest Edinboro
Saint Francis University
Seton Hill University
SUNY Cortland
Syracuse Falk College
The George Washington University
University of Delaware
University of Maryland College Park
University of Pittsburgh - Neuromuscular Research Lab
University of Pittsburgh - School of Education
West Chester University
West Liberty University
American University
Mary Baldwin University
Marywood University
Late October Newsletter
MARC President's Address
ACSM American Fitness Index (2023 Summary Report)
Congratulations to the new ACSM fellows in the region!:
Michael Bruneau, Jr., Ph.D. (Drexel University)
Nancy Glynn, Ph.D. (University of Pittsburgh)
Stephen Ives, Ph.D. (Skidmore College)
Anthony Kontos, Ph.D. (University of Pittsburgh)
Cayce Onks, D.O. (Penn State Health)
Tim Werner, Ph.D. (Salisbury University)
Request for ACSM Fellowship Mentors:
ACSM SHI-Women is seeking mentors within the regional chapter in order to assist the SHI Women in building its mentoring program. Click Women to Fellowship Program Pathway infographic PP5 for more information.
Forbes Health Names ACSM’s Personal Trainer Program Nation’s Best
June
26, 2024
For the second year in a row, Forbes Health ranked the ACSM Certified Personal Trainer (ACSM-CPT) as the top Personal Trainer Certification Program in the industry and made it the only program to receive five out of five stars. The award was announced by Forbes Health in the article Best Personal Trainer Certification Programs Of 2024, According To Experts.
“Recognition from a respected, third-party source like Forbes Health is very gratifying,” said ACSM President Stella Volpe, Ph.D., RDN, FACSM, ACSM-CEP. “This is validation of what we have been confident about for years: our people, our rigor and our commitment to science-backed education and training puts ACSM at a different level.”
The Forbes Health Advisory Board, representing expertise in exercise and sports science, physical therapy and sports medicine, conducted a thorough review of organizations with certifications accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA). The panel chose the ACSM-CPT as its top program based, in part, on its support of fitness professionals who want to help both healthy clients and those with stable health challenges cleared to exercise by their health care providers.
“ACSM offers a personal trainer certification that prepares individuals to work in a variety of fitness settings,” says Sabrena Jo, senior director of science and research at the American Council on Exercise and Forbes Health Advisory Board member. “It’s also well known for its peer-reviewed publications and annual educational conferences.”
The expert panel also noted the program’s self-study material options, official Facebook group for community exam preparation, affordable recertification fees and its roots in scientific research as benefits that set the ACSM-CPT program apart.
“ACSM is very scientific in its approach and is geared toward a physiologic basis of correcting form and improving fitness,” adds Neel Raval, M.D., a sports medicine physician and Forbes Health Advisory Board member.
The recognition by Forbes Health demonstrates how ACSM certified professionals can be certain they are getting the highest quality certification available from an organization that values scientific and professional integrity above all else. ACSM’s new 2024-27 strategic plan reinforces its dedication to striving for excellence over the long term.
For more information about the ACSM-CPT and other certifications, visit the ACSM Certification website.