EXPLORE Act, FY2025 Gov’t Budget Updates and ACSM Supports the Active Transportation Infrastructure Investment Program

EXPLORE ACT In a significant milestone for outdoor enthusiasts nationwide, the House of Representatives has passed the groundbreaking EXPLORE Act by a resounding voice vote. This innovative policy package represents a monumental step forward in enhancing outdoor recreation experiences on public lands and waters across the United States. Crafted as a bipartisan effort, the EXPLORE […]
President Biden’s 2025 Proposed Budget, Grant Management and Policy Updates and More

Congressional Briefing with the Congressional Physical Activity Caucus As part of its membership with the Physical Activity Alliance (PAA), ACSM recently participated in a Congressional Briefing supported by the Congressional Physical Activity Caucus. The briefing was put together to discuss the importance of prioritizing physical activity and to promote soon to be introduced omnibus physical activity […]
ACSM’s 2024 Key Policy Goals; Legislative Spotlight on PHIT

As we embark on a new year, the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) is excited to outline its key policy goals for 2024. These initiatives are crafted with a vision to promote health and wellness, empower communities, and contribute to the overall well-being of individuals across the nation. Promoting Physical Activity as a Public Health […]
How ACSM-EPs and ACSM-CEPs Can Advance the Profession’s Recognition, Compensation

In March 2021, ACSM assembled a task force to determine how to streamline the reimbursement process for ACSM Certified Exercise Physiologists® (ACSM-EPs) and ACSM Certified Clinical Exercise Physiologists® (ACSM-CEPs). The consensus? Get ACSM EPs and CEPs recognized as qualified health care professionals, or QHPs. Well, what’s a QHP? According to the American Medical Association, a QHP is […]