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ACSM journal sites have been updated!

The ACSM journal websites have a new look and features. You can now find issue highlights from the Editors-in-Chief and featured articles about journal websites, along with the latest information about journal initiatives, calls for papers, and more. Access to all the ACSM journals can be found here: ACSM Journals

Congratulations to the ACSM journals for top impact factor ratings!  

In June 2026, new Journal Impact Factors (JIFs) were released with several ACSM journals climbing in value. JIF is one of several metrics that can be used to help judge the quality of a journal with higher JIFs representing a higher journal quality. JIFs measure citations in a year to articles published in the journal in the two prior years. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise® and Exercise and Sport Sciences Reviews ranked in the top 20 of 136 journals. Congratulations to all the ACSM journals for their scientific impact!  

  • ACSM’s Health and Fitness Journal® = 1.9 
  • Current Sports Medicine Reports = 1.4 
  • Exercise and Sport Sciences Reviews® = 5.2 
  • Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise= 4.0  
  • Translational Journal of the American College of Sports Medicine = 3.0 

Call for oral sessions and poster abstracts to the 2027 Female Athlete Conference

The 8th Biennial International Female Athlete Conference (FAC) is officially open. The in-person conference will be held June 16 – 18th at the Seaport Hotel in Boston, MA with on-demand content available from June 28 through September 30, 2027. 

Founded in 2013 by Kate Ackerman, MD, MPH, FACSM, the Female Athlete Conference was the first academic and medical conference dedicated to the female athlete. The scientific committee welcomes submissions that advance the health, well-being, and performance of female athletes, including research and clinical symposia, panel discussions, and other educational formats, as well as poster abstracts presenting original research. Submissions from researchers, physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, nurses, psychologists, social workers, athletic trainers, dietitians, physical therapists, policymakers, coaches, athletes, parents, and other professionals are encouraged.  

Key dates: 

  • October 1st 2026: Submission deadline (11:59pmEDT) 
  • December 1st 2026: Acceptance notifications 
  • January 2027: Conference registrations opens 
  • June 16 – 18th 2027: In-person conference 
  • June 28- September 30, 2027: On-demand conference 

Full submission guidelines, including proposal requirements, learning objectives, and formatting details, are available on the FAC website. Questions? Reach out to info@femaleathleteconference.com 

Physical Activity Alliance Newsletter and Promoting Physical Activity in the workplace resources

The mission of the Physical Activity Alliance (PAA) is to lead efforts to create, support, and advocate policy and system changes that enable all Americans to enjoy physically active lives.

The PAA July 2026 newsletter is now available with access to the PAA Promoting Physical Activity in the Workplace – 2026 resource guide included. Visit the PAA website for more information.

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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