After-School Sports Linked to Better Academic, Mental and Physical Health in Children
Children who participate in after-school sports show measurable advantages across cognitive performance, mental health and physical fitness—even when accounting for socioeconomic and demographic differences.
ACSM names top research papers impacting health, fitness and sports medicine
ACSM names top research papers impacting health, fitness and sports medicine published in its six scholarly journals in 2025.
Advancing Open Access: ESM’s Contributions to Equity and Innovation in Scientific Publishing
Open access (OA) publishing has significantly transformed the landscape of scientific research, providing exciting opportunities for greater accessibility, collaboration, and public engagement. At Exercise, Sport, and Movement (ESM), an ACSM journal, we are exploring these opportunities while confronting the challenges inherent in OA publishing.
ACSM Announces Paper of the Year Awards for Scientific Journals
The American College of Sports Medicine® (ACSM) has announced its Paper of the Year selections for each of its six highly acclaimed scientific journals. As the leader in advancing sports medicine and exercise science research, ACSM’s annual Paper of the Year award recognizes the demonstrated scientific, scholarly significance and overall impact of an article published […]
