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Are NSAIDS — e.g., ibuprofen, celecoxib, and flurbiprofen — detrimental or beneficial to musculoskeletal health and performance? This course covers the effects of NSAIDs on skeletal muscle and bone tissue using a bench-to-bedside approach involving cell cultures, rodent models, and human…
Based on the recently proposed research framework Network Physiology of Exercise, this course will present four perspectives on the impact of exercise, disease, learning, or mood on cortico-muscular, cortico-ocular, and inter-muscular network interactions.
Sudden cardiac death (SCD) is the leading cause of death in competitive athletes during sports and exercise. For over three decades, the aim of preventive strategies has been the early detection of cardiovascular conditions at risk of sudden death and the implementation of emergency action plans…
Growth in the field of clinical exercise science has driven the need for increasing numbers of qualified, clinically trained exercise professionals. But what specific credentials are employers and fellow colleagues looking for in a new hire? Learn from a panel of experts as they analyze various…
The brain is broadly and unequivocally affected by physical activity. Despite existing gaps in the literature, we have the opportunity to improve brain health in older adults through evidence-based practice. This course will describe realistic and meaningful strategies for promoting the adoption…
The fitness industry is a competitive, demanding, ego-centric & ever-evolving industry that requires us to be at our best every day. After two decades in this amazing industry, I wholeheartedly believe that we need to do LESS BETTER in order to not only help our participants/clients achieve…
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…
Escalating numbers of adults have now embraced the notion that "more exercise is invariably better". However, vigorous exercise, particularly when performed by inactive, unfit individuals can trigger acute cardiac events. Accelerated coronary artery calcification, exercise-induced cardiac…
According to the 2018 Annual Food and Health Survey conducted by the International Food Information Council (IFIC) Foundation, 80% of consumers say there is a lot of conflicting information about what foods to eat or avoid. Of those people, over half say that conflicting information makes them…
Is distance running bad for bone health? Running mechanically loads the skeleton, and bones get stronger in response to mechanical loads. So, running must be good for bones, right? Then why do so many distance runners experience bone stress injuries?
Blood lactate concentrations have traditionally been utilized as an index of exercise intensity. However, more recent data suggests that plasma lactate can also be indicative of the risk for subsequent metabolic disease. This symposium will showcase the clinical implications of plasma lactate…
No matter whether in professional athletes or average people going about their daily lives, insufficient blood flow responses will impact health and performance. This session explores the multi-layered mechanisms and pathways that support matching skeletal muscle blood flow to the metabolic…
This presentation features a historic overview of classical physical education from ancient Greece through the 1960s JFK era. Attendees will learn valuable lessons on how learning "through the physical" created mental stability, good citizenship, "physical literacy" and how physically active and…
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…
This course covers phenotypic and molecular skeletal muscle changes in middle-aged men and women during periods of disuse and exercise rehabilitation, the roles of biologic sex and altered muscle metabolism in the development of cancer cachexia, and the contribution of muscle-resident…
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.
Low energy availability (LEA) is a mismatch between an athlete’s energy intake and their exercise energy expenditure that leaves insufficient support for important body systems — a condition that underpins the RED-S and Female and Male Athlete Triad syndromes. From an evolutionary, medical, and…
Metformin and SGLT2 inhibitors are widely used to treat insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes. However, this course explores new evidence regarding the impact of such drugs on skeletal muscle health and function, including how metformin treatment can regulate myogenesis and mitochondrial…
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…
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: How to Build a Career in Exercise Neuroscience | American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)
THIS TUTORIAL LECTURE WILL BE CONDUCTED ENTIRELY IN SPANISH (WITH ENGLISH SUBTITLES)
Rapid technical advancements in mobile sensing, computer vision, and data science have begun to enable planetary-scale biomechanical experiments. In the next few years, ongoing technical strides will culminate in a watershed moment for biomechanics and human performance research, when…
