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What if the secret to lasting client change isn’t motivation at all? Despite its name, Motivational Interviewing (MI) isn’t about giving pep talks—it’s about guiding meaningful conversations that uncover barriers, reduce fear, and foster self-directed change. This session takes a deeper dive…
Obesity care is evolving rapidly; are exercise professionals ready? This session explores the modern science of obesity as a chronic, relapsing disease characterized by metabolic and adipose tissue dysfunction, challenging long-held assumptions about willpower and weight control. Participants…
Presented by ACSM in partnership with Clinical Exercise Physiology Association (CEPA).
Presented by ACSM in partnership with Clinical Exercise Physiology Association (CEPA).
Presented by ACSM in partnership with Clinical Exercise Physiology Association (CEPA).
Presented by ACSM in partnership with Clinical Exercise Physiology Association (CEPA).
Presented by ACSM in partnership with Clinical Exercise Physiology Association (CEPA).
Presented by ACSM in partnership with Clinical Exercise Physiology Association (CEPA).
In this "From Around the Field" offering, Dr. Stuart Phillips will discuss how resistance training can be scaled for nearly anyone, from novices to older adults, and why building strength and muscle is a cornerstone of healthspan. He reviews the evidence on the key programming variables that…
The 2026 Health & Fitness Summit offers a unique blend of offerings to equip exercise professionals with the skills needed to advance their careers, improve client outcomes, and expand their impact across fitness, healthcare, and community settings. Emphasizing the integration of evidence-based…
Blood pressure (BP) during exercise provides strong prognostic value, with abnormal responses being associated with a higher risk of adverse health outcomes. Therefore, it is important to understand how modifiable factors affect exercise BP. This course explores how dietary sodium intake and…
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic, disabling immune-mediated disease, characterized primarily by damage to the myelin sheath surrounding axons of neurons in the central nervous system, resulting in diverse neurological consequences, including vision loss, cognitive disturbances, mental health…
Achilles tendinopathy is one of the most prevalent lower limb overuse injuries in physically active individuals, affecting approximately 6% of athletes overall. This course examines the neuromechanical mechanisms underlying Achilles tendinopathy, a common overuse injury in athletes and…
Regular engagement in physical activity (PA) is essential for maintaining overall health, reducing the risk of chronic disease, and lowering premature mortality. This course explores the emerging concept of “ exergame snacks ,” short bouts of physically active video gameplay designed to promote…
Sponsored by: Gatorade Sports Science Institute (GSSI)
The evidence supporting the many beneficial effects of physical activity, including exercise, is overwhelming. However, one factor hampering research and limiting the adoption of these recommendations is the inconsistent use of terminology associated with different exercise intensities. In this…
Dance is a somatic, culturally embedded activity practiced worldwide. As both an art form and a physical activity, it integrates physical, emotional, cognitive, and social dimensions, making it well suited for studying their interconnectedness. Dance engagement supports motor coordination,…
The ACSM Certified Clinical Exercise Physiologist® (ACSM-CEP) is recognized as eligible to sit for the Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) examination through the Certification Board for Diabetes Care and Education (CBDCE). As a CDCES, the ACSM-CEP can provide both…
Motivation states provide valuable information to exercisers and fitness professionals that can positively impact approaches that aim to create optimal physical activity experiences. This article-based course explores essential elements of momentary exercise motivation that impact physical…
Physical activity has many potential benefits during pregnancy and postpartum. To promote safety, physical activity programs should be individualized with recognition of conditions that may result in the need to modify physical activity recommendations. Evidence-based questionnaires designed for…
ACSM’s Worldwide Fitness Trends report provides an annual snapshot of emerging and sustained trends that inform professional practice, programming, and workforce development in the health and fitness industry. Based on a global survey of exercise professionals, the 2026 report highlights current…
In this installment of the "From Around the Field" webinar series, Dr. Lewis provides a detailed overview of the recently updated ACSM Consensus Statement on Blood Doping in Sport. This includes a brief history of blood doping in sport, an explanation of the currently prohibited substances and…
This “From Around the Field” course explores the framework for testing and training in intermittent sports, such as football, tennis, ice hockey and basketball. Drs. Nybo and Mohr share experiences and ideas on how science and practice ideally interact to guide athletes and coaches.
Next to food and clothing, achieving personal and professional success is rated at the very top of the hierarchical order of human needs. Although field-specific or “hard skills” are important to ensure competency, it is the complementary “soft skills” that are typically not taught in the…
