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This symposium discusses three examples of research approaches that have advanced our understanding human skeletal muscle mitochondrial function in older age. Each presenter brings a unique perspective, ask different questions, and use novel combinations of methods to address their goals. Focus…
Social media and pseudoscience have a widespread influence on women’s health and exercise behaviors. Using a "Headline vs. Study" format, we will dissect popular fitness myths targeted at women and contrast them with current scientific evidence. This interactive, fast-paced session will help…
Although hydration is traditionally viewed through the lens of exercise performance, emerging research suggests that low habitual water intake—even without clinical signs of dehydration—may have broader implications for both athletic function and long-term health. “Underhydration” is a state…
Recent research contributions have shed new light on the determinants of endurance exercise performance. New understandings related to both the cardiovascular and muscle metabolic determinants of oxygen supply and utilisation is considered, alongside emerging evidence concerning the importance…
Once thought of as “junk” due to their non-coding nature, recent findings have highlighted the importance of small RNAs (<200 base pairs in length) as biomarkers of health/disease and as regulators of downstream biological processes. The small RNA class contains regulatory elements such as…
Muscle disuse, common in bed rest, casting, or spaceflight, leads to significant muscle atrophy. While changes in muscle protein synthesis during disuse are well-documented, the role of muscle protein breakdown (MPB) in disuse atrophy remains less clear. Recent stable isotope tracer studies have…
Uncover innovative strategies to deliver exercise interventions to older cancer survivors, focusing on the development and implementation of new consensus-based exercise guidelines. With the growing population of older survivors, there is an urgent need to tailor recommendations that address…
Explore this innovative interdisciplinary course that combines physical activity with data science, designed and taught at North Carolina State University. The course engages students in collecting real-time health and fitness data—such as heart rate, sleep, stress levels, and biometric…
The Molecular Transducers of Physical Activity Consortium (MoTrPAC) was designed to map the molecular responses to exercise among over 1800 sedentary adults, children, and adolescents who were randomized to endurance training, resistance training, or non-exercise control. Several features of the…
Explore the critical role of technology in expanding access to physical activity programs and promoting health behavior changes among older adults. As digital health tools advance, they offer new opportunities to overcome traditional barriers to care—particularly for individuals with chronic…
The It’s Time to Move initiative is driving national systems change to embed physical activity into federal policy, healthcare, education, and public health. Through a strategic partnership between the American College of Sports Medicine and the Physical Activity Alliance this initiative…
This course will (1) introduce The Strong Youth Project (SYP), a multidisciplinary initiative aiming to improve organized youth sports experiences and (2) spotlight a new SYP-developed mobile app designed to increase awareness and understanding of, and communication regarding musculoskeletal…
Intravenous (IV) nutrition therapy is being increasingly utilized by athletes and Service Members in an attempt to improve performance and recovery. Often these treatments are being administered outside of a medical/team facility and frequently are not disclosed to the athlete’s…
Discover current practices in using biomedical imaging to assess body composition and tissue (including bone and muscle) characteristics across different populations like athletes or military trainees. Additionally, learn about the advancing knowledge of biomedical engineers using "radiomics".…
High impact practices (HIPs) are widely adopted in exercise science and kinesiology curricula, but are they genuinely transformative for student learning? This course provides an overview of HIPs and the defining criteria necessary for a pedagogical method to be high impact; specifically,…
Osteoporosis is a global public health concern and yet exercise remains a poorly adopted prescription to target bone strength. Not all exercise is equal; bone responds to signals of high impact, shorter duration, such as jumping and hopping, the benefits of which are blunted post adolesence.…
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…
