Science Spotlight | Thank you to 2025 From Around the Field Webinar Presenters

As we strive to fulfill our mission in the best manner possible, we want to thank the presenters for their time and service for participating in our 2025 science webinar series. This past year, ACSM highlighted seven presenters from different international and regional chapters which included: We would also like to thank the attendees for […]

Science Spotlight | December 2025

Last chance to apply for ACSM “Breaking Barriers” research grant ACSM has partnered with the American Medical Society for Sports Medicine (AMSSM) to offer a new grant for physician members (MD/DO or international equivalent). This collaboration is designed to support innovative research focused on the health and wellbeing of traditionally underrepresented communities in sports medicine. […]

Science Spotlight | ACSM Publishes new Expert Consensus Statement on Blood Doping

In November, a new ACSM pronouncement titled, “ACSM Consensus Statement: Blood Doping in Sport” was published in the Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise (MSSE) journal. Consensus Statements are official pronouncements of the College and represent ACSM’s stance on the topic at hand. They provide a mechanism by which the College can make an […]

Science Spotlight | Student Webinar, Research Participation and Professional Updates

ACSM From Around 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, the […]

Science Spotlight | ACSM Publishes New Expert Consensus Statements

In October, ACSM published a new Expert Consensus Statement in the Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise (MSSE) journal titled “Considerations and Recommendations for Prescribing Exercise and Designing Physical Activity Programs for People with Disabilities”.The statement provides a brief synopsis and expert interpretation of the relevant scientific literature and provides key future directions or […]

Active Voice | Combined Cold Exposure and Exercise Slows Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) Progression

Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) has become a growing health concern, affecting approximately one in four people worldwide. Despite its prevalence, effective treatment strategies remain limited. While diet and exercise are widely recommended, little is known about how combining cold exposure with exercise might influence NAFLD progression—and the molecular mechanisms behind it. To explore this, […]

ACSM Announces Paper of the Year Awards for Scientific Journals

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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 […]