ACSM Health Literacy Resources

As the largest sports medicine and exercise science organization in the world, the American College of Sports Medicine® (ACSM) seeks to educate and empower professionals to advance the science and practice of health and human performance.  In recognition of Health Literacy Month this October, ACSM supports physicians, researchers and allied health professionals in their efforts to share […]

Clinical Highlights from Current Sports Medicine Reports | Q2 2024

Welcome to the highlights and the review of the AWESOME articles and case reports published over the last quarter in Current Sports Medicine Reports (CSMR). This past quarter for CSMR was amazing. I was going through the articles and cases that were published and on my first review I selected almost all of them. While this is […]

ACSM’s Clinical Exercise Physiology, 2nd Edition | Q&A With Editors Walt Thompson and Cemal Ozemek

Released in January 2024, ACSM’s Clinical Exercise Physiology, 2nd Edition, is updated to include the latest advancements and current best practice recommendations. Led by editors Walter R. Thompson, Ph.D., FACSM, ACSM-CEP, RCEP, P.D., and Cemal Ozemek, Ph.D., ACSM-CEP, FACSM, a team of international experts provide an evidence-based approach to exercise as intervention for more than 35 […]

Clinical Highlights from Sports Medicine Reports | 2024 Q1

Welcome to the highlights and the review of the AWESOME case reports and section articles published over the last quarter in Current Sports Medicine Reports (CSMR). We are going to start with some interesting and educational case reports that were published. Case reports are a great way to learn whether a condition is rare or uncommon or […]

Exercise as Medicine for People with a Substance Use Disorder

Exercise may be an effective adjunctive treatment for substance use disorders, but large clinical trials and specialized training are needed to inform practice. This infographic outlines ACSM’s call to action statement purpose and highlights the key action items.

Clinical Highlights from Current Sports Medicine Reports

One of the best parts of Current Sports Medicine Reports (CSMR) are the interesting and educational case reports that are submitted. They are informative and highlight interesting clinical cases that help to increase our knowledge base and remind us to maintain a high degree of clinical suspicion and to keep searching for answers when things just don’t […]

ACSM Annual Meeting Presentation Leads to Fruitful MD-PhD Collaboration

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If you’re on the fence about attending the 2024 ACSM Annual Meeting in Boston, consider the story of two ACSM fellows, Drs. Li Li and Jeffrey A. Ross.  Li, a research professor in Georgia Southern University’s Department of Health Sciences and Kinesiology, and Ross, an associate professor at the Baylor College of Medicine’s Department of Surgery, Section […]

Clinical Curriculum Series Available from Current Sports Medicine Reports

The Clinical Curriculum Series published in Current Sports Medicine Reports (CSMR), was created to assist those working in graduate medical education and those in residency faculty positions. This series has been a point of emphasis and interest to CSMR readers since its launch in 2020.   “I am very excited and proud of how this came together. What started as […]

First, You: Self-Care Strategies for Caregivers

Fitness professionals and medical professionals provide care to clients and patients everyday, as do the thousands of others caring for family members, friends and their communities. When you’re so focused on providing care for others, you may lose sight of caring for yourself.

GSSI Pre-Conference

The Physiology of Hydration: More Than Water Alone

This session explores the physiology of hydration through an integrated lens—examining how carbohydrate, sodium, flavor, and fluid interact to influence intake, absorption, retention, and performance. We’ll review current research on fluid balance, osmotic drivers, and palatability, highlighting mechanisms that underpin voluntary intake and thermoregulation. Attendees will gain insight into individualized strategies, including sweat profiling and timing approaches, to optimize euhydration and mitigate performance decrements associated with >2% body-mass loss. Practical applications will be linked to laboratory- and field-based research, ensuring translation from bench to field. This pre-conference equips you with evidence-based tools to support athlete hydration across diverse environments and sporting contexts. 

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  • Session 1: Sweating the detail: New insights on hydration considerations for athlete performance
    • Lewis James, PhD, Associate Professor in Human Nutrition in the School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences at Loughborough University
  • Session 2: Functional ingredients in fluid replacement beverages for athletes
    • Lindsay Baker, PhD, Director at the Gatorade Sports Science Institute
  • Session 3: The hydration toolkit: Practical approaches to athlete support
    • Floris Wardenaar, PhD, Associate Professor at the College of Health Solutions at Arizona State University