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A high-impact overview of self-report science tailored for sports medicine professionals will be provided. Aimed at translating essential survey design methods based on psychometric principles, the session will show how physical activity, mental health and other questionnaires can mislead or…
As nature-based exercise interventions gain traction in healthcare, this session explores the evolving role of outdoor environments in promoting physical, mental, and social well-being. This course highlights evidence-based approaches to nature prescriptions, the dual benefits and risks of…
Aging adults are at increased Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementia (ADRD) risk. Many suggest amyloid-beta and tau protein disturbances cause ADRD. However, pharmaceutical trials targeting these factors have shown limited effects. Thus, other factors likely drive ADRD risk. Cerebrovascular…
The 2026 FIFA World Cup (FWC) in the USA, Mexico and Canada (across 16 host cities) will expose players to diverse environmental challenges, including: (i) extreme heat; (ii) altitude; (iii) air pollution, seasonal allergens, and airborne illnesses; and (iv) travel. Alone or in combination,…
Physicians increasingly face chronic disease challenges that extend beyond medications and procedures. Clinical Exercise Physiologists (CEPs) bring expertise in exercise testing, prescription, and lifestyle modification, enhancing patient outcomes, reducing rehospitalizations, and improving…
Body composition has been a focus within the field of exercise physiology and energy metabolism for some time. The challenges of understanding how body composition influences health and performance have led to a variety of strategies, some misinformed. Furthermore, the conflation of body…
Adolescent running has grown in popularity, with nearly half a million US high schoolers participating in cross-country annually. About 40% of adolescent runners experience running-related injuries each year, with high injury recurrence rates. Despite this running-related injury burden, most…
“In 2008, the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) launched the ACSM American Fitness Index (Fitness Index), in partnership with the Elevance Health Foundation. The Fitness Index ranks America’s 100 largest cities on a composite of health behaviors, health outcomes, community…
Sports nutrition constantly produces novel—or recycled—ideas that promise performance or health advantages. Social media influencers and aggressive marketers, however, blur the line between evidence and hype. In this fast-paced Professionals in Nutrition for Exercise and Sport (PINES) 10…
During whole-body exercise, the contractile requirements placed on the respiratory muscles increase significantly, demanding up to 15% of total body oxygen consumption during high-intensity exercise. This course will explore both inspiratory and expiratory respiratory muscle function and…
This course will review the significant updates and additions made in the 12th edition of ACSM’s Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription. We will first review new sections on sex differences, transgender and gender diverse individuals, spontaneous coronary artery dissection, postural…
This course will explore the critical role of sleep in optimizing athletic performance and overall health. Emphasizing the importance of sleep for young athletes, we will discuss current research, practical strategies for improving sleep hygiene and the urgent need for policy changes advocating…
The course on precision medicine in sports integrates molecular insights with clinical practice to enhance athletic performance and mitigate sports-related injuries. By leveraging genetic information, clinicians can proactively identify individual predispositions to injuries and tailor…
The National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA) provides codes that guide municipal fire department policies. NFPA Code 1582 is a set of guidelines and standards developed to ensure the health and safety of fire service personnel through a comprehensive occupational medical program. Recent changes to…
Persistent aberrant movement patterns and physical inactivity following traumatic knee injury increase the risk of secondary injury, disability and poor long-term health. Growing evidence, through the lens of the biopsychosocial model, strongly supports mechanistic links between poor…
Authenticity in sports science is essential for Black athletes, especially when addressing mental health. It's important to understand and support the mental health needs of underrepresented communities in sports science. By acknowledging the unique challenges faced by Black athletes and…
This course seeks to do a brief review of Lactate (La-) metabolism and its practical application as a useful tool for physiological assessment and exercise prescription/training from athletes to patients in cardiac rehabilitation. Considering that La- is a glycolytic main product and that the…
Heart Rate Variability (HRV) is increasingly recognized as a key health metric by healthcare professionals, scientists and biohackers. Despite progress over the past decade, misinformation persists about HRV's definitions, measurement and applications. HRV is now a standard feature in many…
The Latinx/a/o and Hispanic population is the fastest-growing ethnic minority group in the United States (US) with a projected increase from 18.7% in 2020 to 28% by 2060. Among Latina and Hispanic women in the US, breast cancer (BCa) is the leading cancer diagnosed and cause of cancer deaths.…
The NFL has developed injury reduction strategies that can be broadly applied to address other levels of play. Some strategies include changes to methods for reporting injuries, developing best practices for training camp session progression, recommending appropriate footwear and helmet choices,…
Astaxanthin has quickly become one of the most talked-about nutrients among exercise physiology and sports nutrition researchers. This carotenoid has shown strong promise in its application in sports, exercising persons, aging populations, and tactical athletes. This talk will focus on some of…
Obesity and excess adiposity are significant worldwide public health concerns. Physical activity is typically implicated as an important component for the treatment of persons living with obesity. However, the landscape of obesity treatment has been evolving to include more effective…
The crossroads of sleep physiology and performance continues to be an expanding area of research. At the ACSM 2024 meeting, there were several featured symposia addressing how sleep and circadian physiology contribute to the regulation of health and performance. This course builds upon the 2024…
This course will provide an opportunity for attendees to learn about the six ACSM journals, including updates from the past year, how to get involved and presentations by the authors of the journal Paper of the Year winners for 2024. The course will include presentations by each of the…
