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105 of 588 courses · National members receive member rates. Prices from the ACSM PathLMS catalog.

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5 CECsBiomechanics/Balance/Posture

Coaching and Training Women

Presented by ACSM in partnership with American Council on Exercise (ACE).

$150
Member $90
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1 CECExercise Physiology

A Novel Conceptual Model for Human Heat Tolerance

Human “heat tolerance” has no accepted definition or physiological underpinnings; rather, it is almost always discussed in relative or comparative terms. This course proposes to use environmental limits to heat balance accounting for metabolic rate and clothing, that is, the environments for…

$30
Member $18
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1 CECClinical

Empowering Every Athlete: The Role of the ACSM Autism Exercise Specialist Certificate

There is a critical need for qualified exercise professionals who can create inclusive, adaptive, and evidence-based exercise programs for individuals with Autism spectrum disorder. The ACSM Autism Exercise Specialist Certificate provides the specialized knowledge and skills necessary to meet…

$30
Member $18
Annual Meeting sessionON DEMAND
1 CECACSM Guidelines

What's New in the 12th Edition of "ACSM's Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription"

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…

$30
Member $18
Annual Meeting sessionON DEMAND
1 CECAthletic Performance

Lactate Metabolism, Blood Lactate Testing and Exercise Prescription: From Theory to Practice

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…

$30
Member $18
Annual Meeting sessionON DEMAND
1 CECActive Aging/Older Adult Fitness

Astaxanthin: A Key Nutrient in Athletic Performance and Health

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…

$30
Member $18
Annual Meeting sessionON DEMAND
1.5 CECsCardiology/Cardiovascular Training

Maximizing Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing: Using Data Sets to Unlock CPET Potential

There is growing recognition of the diagnostic, prognostic, and treatment strategies based on clinical exercise physiology. Cardiopulmonary exercise testing (CPET) provides extensive physiological data, enhancing the ability to offer targeted care to individuals, from athletes to those with…

$30
Member $18
Annual Meeting sessionON DEMAND
1 CECExercise Physiology

Classic Exercise Physiology in 50 Minutes

Dr. Edward T. Howley is a past president of ACSM, but most importantly, he is a master teacher. Every year hundreds of new attendees, many of whom are students, come to the annual ACSM meeting. Dr. Howley has delivered this highly entertaining summary at past ACSM meetings, but has not done so…

$30
Member $18
Annual Meeting sessionON DEMAND
1.5 CECsCardiology/Cardiovascular Training

Oxygen at the Final Frontier: Advances in the Assessment of Aerobic Function in Health and Disease

Aerobic capacity is the strongest predictor of morbidity, mortality, and quality of life. This course will describe advances in our understanding of the O2 cascade and O2 utilization limitations affecting aerobic capacity in health and chronic disease. An overview of the O2 cascade, emphasizing…

$30
Member $18
Annual Meeting sessionON DEMAND
1 CECClinical

Translatability of Exercise Omics Data: Getting from Bench to Field/Bedside

The research field of exercise ‘omics is constantly evolving, driven by new technologies and by the rapid expansion of data available to analyze. Genomic, epigenomic, transcriptomic, proteomic and other approaches have been adopted by more and more groups, however, we have just begun to explore…

$30
Member $18
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1 CECAthletic Performance

Blood Lactate: Friend, Foe, or Fuel? Improving Our Understanding of a Misunderstood Substance

Despite years of research, myths surrounding lactate and its effect on the body during and following exercise persist. Lactate does not cause muscle soreness, nor is it a metabolic “waste product.” Lactate plays an important role in how the body produces and uses energy. By measuring our body’s…

$30
Member $18
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1 CECAthletic Performance

Live-High, Train-Low

In this From Around the Field course, Dr. Evan Johnson and  Michael Torres,  will discuss the effects of a four-week hyperoxic high-intensity interval training (HIIT) intervention on endurance performance, body composition, and physiological markers in acclimatized NCAA Division I cross-country…

$30
Member $18
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6 CECsCardiology/Cardiovascular Training

POLAR and ACSM Presents: Heart Rate Monitoring Assessment Course

This certificate course was created through a collaboration between ACSM and Polar, a leader in wearable device technology. This course will provide both fitness professionals and heart rate monitor enthusiasts a foundational knowledge of the physiology of heart rate and how to build an…

$120
Member $90
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1 CECAthletic Performance

A Nutritionist's View CEC Course Bundle 4

Gain practical, science-based nutrition knowledge with this continuing education course, featuring expert insights from The Nutritionist’s View column in ACSM’s Health & Fitness Journal®. Covering key topics like the Mediterranean diet, AI in nutrition, and nutrition assessment components, this…

$30
Member $18
Annual Meeting sessionON DEMAND
1 CECActive Aging/Older Adult Fitness

AM 2023 Morris/Paffenbarger EIM Keynote Lecture The Evolving Science of Step Counts

The popular 10,000 steps per day goal was (surprisingly) not derived from scientific evidence. This presentation will explore the origin of the 10,000 steps per day goal, the current science on step counts and health, and strategies to improve population health through device-based…

$30
Member $18
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1 CECExercise Physiology

A Non-Invasive Window into Cellular Health: Phase Angle and Impedance Ratio Explained

Phase angle and impedance ratio are two ways to assess cellular health using Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis (BIA). A low phase angle and high impedance ratio are both indicative of cellular membrane dysfunction and often occur alongside disease/disorder. When conducting BIA assessments,…

$30
Member $18
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1 CECExercise Physiology

Muscle Damage and Repair: Why Am I So Sore?

This course will cover how unaccustomed or strenuous exercise can cause damage to muscle, usually manifesting as temporary weakness, inflammation and delayed onset muscle soreness. The first part of this presentation will explain how muscle damage occurs following exercise. We will then explore…

$30
Member $18