Summit session · 0.5 CECs

Creating Community Engagement: Collaborating to Advance Physical Activity

Exercise professionals can play a powerful role in advancing community health—but meaningful engagement requires more than hosting classes. This session explores strategies for building trusting, collaborative relationships within local communities to promote physical activity, improve public…

About this course

Session from the 2026 ACSM Health & Fitness Summit

What you will learn

  • Summarize research on the impact of community-based physical activity initiatives and collaborative approaches for improving population health
  • Apply strategies to build partnerships and trust within local communities to enhance engagement, participation, and access to physical activity opportunities
  • Develop actionable plans for implementing community-focused initiatives that support both client outcomes and broader public health goals

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