Science Spotlight | Two Webinars, Call for Research Volunteers and the Latest PAA Newsletter
Register for ACSM’s Student Career Resource Webinar. A new webinar from ACSM’s ExiSci Careers Explored series titled “Exploring Careers in Sports Nutrition: Your Path to Success”will feature Nancy Clark, MS, RD, board certified specialist in sports dietetics, and Margaret Hughes, RD, CCSD, lead performance dietitian for the Toronto Maple Leafs as the panelists. Nancy and […]
ACSM Celebrates Women’s History Month
Women’s History Month (March) commemorates and encourages the study, observance and celebration of the vital role of women in American history. To celebrate this month, we encourage you to read about some inspiring women who have made significant impacts to the fields of exercise science, sports medicine and fitness. These ACSM members and their stories […]
A Legacy of Mentorship, Research, and Leadership in Exercise Science: Linda S. Pescatello, PhD, FACSM, FAHA
Dr. Linda Pescatello’s contributions to the field of exercise science and to ACSM have been significant. Learn about her legacy of leadership and mentorship.
ACSM Announces 2025 Certified Professional of the Year
Michael Stack, ACSM-EP, EIM, ACSM-PAPHS has been named the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Certified Professional of the Year for 2025. Stack received the award today during the 2025 IDEA & ACSM Health & Fitness Summit in Denver, CO. ACSM’s Committee for Certification and Registry Boards developed the Certified Professional of the Year award to recognize […]
Heat, Climate Change and Work Protections
Learn about OSHA’s proposed rule that aims to protect workers from heat illness with hydration, rest breaks, and temperature monitoring.
Katie Feltman Becomes ACSM’s New Chief Executive Officer
The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) welcomed Katie Feltman, CAE as the organization’s new chief executive officer (CEO) on February 10, 2025. Feltman previously served ACSM as chief operating officer before being appointed interim CEO in January 2024. “Katie is uniquely qualified to be ACSM’s chief executive officer and fulfills all the requirements of […]
ACSM Signs Partnership with The Chartered Association of Sport and Exercise Science
The American College of Sports Medicine® (ACSM) and the The Chartered Association of Sport and Exercise Science (CASES) (formerly the British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences/BASES) have entered into a partnership that aims to increase opportunities for members of both organizations within Continuous Professional Development (CPD), research and collaboration. The organizations hold a reciprocal […]
Targeting Excellence: Archery in Schools
Dr. Tommy Floyd, President of NASP, shares how archery benefits students by improving focus, teamwork, and inclusivity.
The Athlete’s Kitchen: Optimizing Your Immune Response
I fear getting sick when I travel to competitions. Anything I can eat to prevent illness? What’s the best diet to boost my immune system? I have nasty wounds from a bike crash. Will extra protein help fight off infection and speed recovery? * * * Staying healthy is a top priority for athletes who […]
Importance of Exercise in Hypertension Identification and Management
Hypertension, or high blood pressure, remains the leading modifiable cardiovascular disease risk factor. It is estimated that nearly half of American adults have hypertension, which is defined as a resting systolic blood pressure greater than or equal to 130 mmHg and/or a diastolic blood pressure greater than or equal to 80 mmHg. Even more alarming, […]