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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…
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…
The information age has made knowledge extremely accessible, but it has also made it more difficult than ever to separate fact from fiction. This session will address hot button issues in the health and fitness industry and break through the barriers to truth and efficient results. Innovative…
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.
The nutritional needs of women are notably different from those of men. These differences become more profound at each of the critical decades: 20s/30s, 40s/50s and 60s/beyond. Each stage of the female lifespan provides unique challenges to optimal nutrition. This course will discuss how to…
This course will examine the role of play in the development of crucial physical, social, and cognitive skills over the course of childhood and adolescence, as well as the importance of adult relationships, quality nutrition, and a stimulating environment that supports brain development.
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.
Performance fatigability is defined as a decrement in a performance-based task — often affected by factors such as energy utilization and history of chronic conditions. This course will discuss various methods of measuring performance fatiguability, including more recent measures such as the…
Recent evidence from the circadian field suggests that when we do something may be just as important as what we do. This course will focus on the impact that timing one’s behaviors has on physiological outcomes, as well as the effects of sleep, diet, and exercise timing on glucose and lipid…
Cancer and cancer treatment can wreak havoc on the neuromuscular and sensory systems, impacting physical function. This course will cover these effects on functional performance and outline the findings of preliminary research regarding exercise interventions in cancer patients.
Approximately 12 million people worldwide are living with Parkinson’s disease (PD). Exercise can play an important role in managing symptoms and maintaining independence. Explore the research behind these benefits and discover how Ouachita Baptist University engages Exercise Science students to…
Intentional examination of Social Determinants of Health (SDoH) elevates the standard of sports medicine by ensuring we consider people, not just problems. When SDoH are embedded into research, clinical care, education, and decision-making, we create more equitable, effective, and meaningful…
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: Parkinson's: Better Every Day™ | American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)
Physical education requirements are increasingly being deprioritized in pre-k through college level curriculum, contributing to a decline in movement and physical activity among younger generations. ACSM is actively exploring solutions to address this as our vision is to extend and enrich lives…
Female athletes are having a transformative impact across the athletic landscape globally, extending far beyond competition results. Female athletes are reshaping sports culture, driving economic growth, influencing public policy, advancing health research, and challenging longstanding social…
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: Physical Activity and Pediatric Obesity | American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)
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 (1.0 CEC) can be accessed by members and non-members here: Movement for All Abilities | American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)
