Science Spotlight | March 2026 Highlights
ACSM From Around the 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, […]
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 […]
ACSM Certification Exam Testing Windows: What Faculty Need to Know
Starting February 2025, the ACSM Certification Board (CCRB) implemented a 3-month testing-window structure as a part of the new ACSM association management system (AMS) and to align with credentialing best practices. Exam Coupon Expiration Dates and Testing Windows Are Different 1. Coupon Expiration When an academic program purchases or requests discounted ACSM exam coupons, those coupons carry an expiration date: 2. Testing Window The 3-month testing window starts when a student submits the application for the exam (i.e., completes the ACSM exam application and applies the institution’s voucher code). Once that application is approved, the student […]
Industry Presented Webinar Q&A | The Endurance Athlete: Opportunities and Limits
Presented by: Miss the webinar? Access it here along with the opportunity for 1 CEC. Questions answered by: SW: Shawn Wierick, MS, MBAPhD Student in Exercise Science, University of Arkansas WCA: Whitley Atkins, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Exercise Science, University of New Mexico What is the most efficient way to train an endurance athlete 3 months prior to […]
Science Spotlight | Apply for the SILC Basic Science Travel Award
Call for applicants: Basic Science research travel award to the ACSM Annual Meeting Now is the time for undergraduate, graduate, and medical students enrolled in full-time programs to apply for the 2026 Science Integration & Leadership Committee (SILC) Basic Science Award. The SILC Basic Science Award recognizes excellence in student research in basic science and […]
Hot Topic | Are Weighted Vests Worth the Hype?
Weighted vest use has garnered wide-spread popularity, with many internet influencers and social media proponents promoting health and fitness claims. Given the gap between testimonials and systematic research, distinguishing facts from stories is essential. In this commentary, we address common questions regarding verifiable physiological outcomes from their use and provide advice fitness professionals can give […]
Behind the Team: A Multidisciplinary Approach to Health and Performance of Elite Athletes | Infographic
Explore the economic cost of physical inactivity and discover how regular activity reduces healthcare expenses and boosts productivity. Infographic developed by the ACSM American Fitness Index.
Parkinson’s Exercise Recommendations
Exercise and physical activity can improve many motor and non-motor Parkinson’s symptoms. Learn more in this infographic developed alongside the Parkinson’s Foundation.
Parkinson’s Disease Exercise Recommendations Updated
ACSM and Parkinson’s Foundation announce updated exercise recommendations for safe and effective workouts for those with Parkinson’s disease.
