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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.
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…
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…
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…
The popular 10,000 steps per day goal was (surprisingly) not derived from scientific evidence. This presentation will explore the origin of the 10,000 steps per day goal, the current science on step counts and health, and strategies to improve population health through device-based…
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…
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…
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…
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: How to Build a Career in Exercise Neuroscience | 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…
THIS TUTORIAL LECTURE WILL BE CONDUCTED ENTIRELY IN SPANISH (WITH ENGLISH SUBTITLES)
The application of molecular techniques to exercise biology has provided greater understanding of the complexity of cellular networks involved in response to training, while the insights gained from analyzing the practices of elite athletes have been directly applied to improve health and…
This D.B. Dill Historical Lecture honors the legacy of David Bruce Dill by connecting his pioneering work on human physiology to today’s frontier in pediatric exercise science: youth resistance training. The session highlights how early strength development serves as a foundation for health,…
Physical Education (PE) evolved to "Exercise Science" in the United States through a gradual shift from teaching sport skills and physical activity toward the scientific study of human movement, health, and performance. Dr. Joyner shares perspective based on his own experience as an…
In today’s politically and economically complex research environment, isolated efforts are insufficient to drive innovation and translate findings into real-world impact. This session will examine how strategic partnerships between academia and industry can accelerate innovation, improve…
Drawing on the careers of Josephine Rathbone and Barbara Drinkwater, this inaugural Josephine Rathbone–Barbara Drinkwater Named Lecture will highlight how their science, clinical innovation, and advocacy expanded who is seen, studied, and served in sport and exercise. The lecture will then weave…
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: 2026 ACSM Worldwide Fitness Trends: Interpreting Trends Shaping the Health and Fitness Industry | 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: Stride Smart: Leveraging Walking Science for Enhanced Health Outcomes | American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)
Discover the wide range of career opportunities available with a certification in exercise physiology. From working in a clinical space like oncology, to online health and fitness coaching, fitness management, and even entrepreneurship in the health industry — our certified exercise physiologist…
