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The deadlift, otherwise known as “pick heavy thing up from the floor”, is a basic physical literacy movement that many shy away from in the gym. Learn the importance of including deadlifts in your clients’ training programs, explore variants that are useful for different populations, trouble…
Sustainable workplace wellness strategies promote and influence healthy behavior change. Five success criteria are identified to drive optimal engagement - including the uninterested and unmotivated. Best communication strategies including the drip-effect and the anticipated results are also shared.
The CDC (2020) lists the fear of injury as a major barrier to physical activity. The CDC also has reported that injuries are a leading reason why people stop participating in physical activity. There has been a significant increase in the number of exercise/exercise injuries in recent years…
In this session, participants will be challenged to do important introspection exercises that will enable them to identify their optimal internship /career niche. Often, senior-level, undergraduate exercise science students are unaware of the vast range of opportunities available for internships…
Kourtney will discuss the current shift in the coaching market toward online and virtual delivery, addressing the pitfalls and opportunities. She will present viable options and case studies of successful and professional virtual coaching businesses. Kourtney will then share action steps and…
This program will emphasize how Health & Wellness Coaching (HWC) assists clients in overcoming barriers to healthy living promoting lifestyle medicine through behavior change while providing an up-to-date overview of HWC research, healthcare reimbursement, national standards and certification…
Working with clients impacted by obesity is not only a challenging task, but also a demanding lifetime mission for fitness professionals around the globe. In this interactive workshop, a bridge between scientific knowledge and skill application will be presented with a focus on hands-on coaching…
This course will discuss the latest research regarding barriers to fitness for individuals with special needs and describe a community-based program designed to address those barriers.
As a result of rising health care costs, the quest for worker productivity, and stiff competition for employee talent, an increasing number of companies offer employee health promotion programs. Yet many organizations have struggled with engaging their workforce in programs designed to improve…
Recent graduates and young professionals entering the fitness industry are often equipped with a strong educational background, but tend to be weak in interview skills and practical knowledge. The goal of this presentation is to provide advice and information from seasoned professionals in the…
The purpose of the workshop is to stress the importance of precise coaching and exercise selection in order to deliver effective and safe workouts.
The purpose of the workshop is to raise the bar as educated and certified professionals toward evidence-based digital fitness practices, and distinguish ourselves among the saturated presence of self-proclaimed experts on social media.
The purpose of the workshop is to demonstrate strategies for effective interpersonal communication and the clinical application of technology to promote EIM during in-person consultations and/or through a technology supported platform.
We all know that nutrition plays a huge role in health and fitness goals. As short form video content starts to become the more dominant medium to communicate with your audience, one of the best ways to educate our audience is through sharing recipe videos. In this session, I break down all of…
This course focuses on the use of wearable sensors and big data to better understand sleep, health, and exercise performance. Topics include the epidemiology of sleep as suggested by big data from commercial sleep trackers, digital biomarkers related to physical activity and health in clinical…
This course focuses on the latest research in the field of physical activity and aging, from the epidemiology of age-related cognitive decline to the biological mechanisms of action and emerging evidence on the impact of both aerobic and strength/high intensity interventions on cognitive decline.
Bingocize® is an evidence-based health promotion program that strategically combines exercise, health education, and the game of bingo. Investigations funded by the National institute on Aging and the U.S. Center for Medicare and Medicaid have shown the program is capable of improving functional…
This session would involve demonstration and instruction on the use of 2 different movement sensor technology systems to enhance the quality of exercise assessment and improve delivery of exercise prescription:1) Use of MoveFactorX inertial measurement unit (IMU) sensor for measuring objective…
Bodyweight exercise and high-intensity interval training stand out as prominent fitness trends worldwide. Notably, the fusion of these two approaches, known as bodyweight interval training (BW-IT), has garnered significant attention, particularly in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. This…
Learning to evaluate movement is key for all exercise professionals and those involved in sports performance. This interactive course covers joint movement (or “kinesiology”) and breaks down various exercises into their component parts, providing participants with a well-founded introduction to…
PLEASE NOTE: This is the presentation only version free to ACSM National Members . The full course (1.0 CEC) can be accessed by members and non-members here: Resistance Training for the Mass(es) | American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)
PLEASE NOTE: This is the presentation only version free to ACSM National Members . The full course (0.5 CEC) can be accessed by members and non-members here: Physical Activity and Exercise Intensity Terminology | American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)
explores the transformative potential of artificial intelligence in sports science and fitness. This session examines how AI, including generative AI, revolutionizes personalized training, injury prediction, and performance analysis. Attendees will learn about AI’s current applications and…
