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This course focuses on enhancing accessibility and participation in sports and physical activities among children and adolescents. Speakers will explore strategies to create inclusive environments that accommodate diverse abilities, backgrounds, and identities. Key topics include identifying and…
This course will bring academic thought leaders and practitioners together to discuss the promotion and policy implications of long-term athletic development/athletic development model (LTAD/ADM), and how LTAD/ADM can be infused into policy and address various “hot topic” issues in youth sport.…
The United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is in the planning stages for the 3rd edition of Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans, which will be released in 2028. As part of the planning process, HHS issued a Call to Action highlighting core areas of interest and a list…
This course will discuss the thermophysiologic demands of tactical, occupational, and athletic populations during load carriage, common labor activities, and resistance exercise in the heat. A focus of this course will be to translate current evidence into actionable strategies that limit…
This course will summarize the observational and experimental evidence for reductions in ADHD symptoms arising from physical activity with a special emphasis on novel findings, tensions, and controversies throughout. Studies examining physical activity and sport participation rates among…
This course is dedicated to exploring the latest digital and virtual resources available to help adults maintain an active lifestyle. As physical inactivity becomes increasingly common, leveraging technology can provide innovative solutions to keep individuals engaged and motivated. This course…
This From Around the Field presentation explores the journey of two scientists who began their careers in exercise physiology and transitioned into the broader field of health promotion. Initially unaware of the complexities surrounding health behaviors, their work now emphasizes the importance…
It is important to assess cardiorespiratory fitness among community members diverse in race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, and weight status. Fitness professionals can utilize step tests to assess fitness in an accessible way. Strategies to achieve this goal include using an appropriate…
Sponsored by: Gatorade Sports Science Institute
Sponsored by: Technogym
Presented by ACSM in partnership with Clinical Exercise Physiology Association (CEPA).
This session will explore the latest research on walking and its impact on health, focusing on cadence, speed, and step count. Attendees will learn how these factors contribute to overall fitness and how to apply this knowledge in practical settings to enhance health outcomes. The session will…
This course explores the impact of the menstrual cycle on psychological responses and exercise experiences, promoting individualized exercise prescriptions based on clients’ symptoms. Learn to better support your clients in the achievement of their goals by recognizing and understanding the…
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…
Diabetes affects more than one in ten Americans—and exercise professionals are increasingly on the front lines of prevention, management, and long-term health support. Diabetes for the Exercise Professional equips you with the knowledge, confidence, and practical skills to work safely and…
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Exercise professionals can improve inclusion for transgender, non-binary, and gender diverse people. The purpose of this article is to explain why exercise professionals should advocate for gender inclusion and to provide suggestions on how to be more gender-affirming.
Find out how physical activity can help employees destress, avoid burnout and stay healthy.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, we leveraged Exercise is Medicine® on Campus (EIM-OC) at Michigan Technological University to provide critical physical activity resources to Michigan’s rural Upper Peninsula. A team of students, faculty, and fitness professionals: 1) promoted physical activity…
Build a foundation of the basics with this course! Gain an understanding of general exercise guidelines, which provide evidence-based recommendations for the appropriate amount, intensity, and types of exercise that individuals should perform to promote and maintain their health and well-being.…
Find the middle ground between being active for health and wellbeing and training for athletic performance. Understand how physical activity can impact every body system in a positive way. Decipher which factors affect "optimal" response. Learn how to recommend the appropriate mode of physical…
Learn the basics about the field of exercise oncology: the five most common types of cancer, who gets cancer, the treatments they may receive, the evidence linking exercise to cancer survivors’ physical and mental well-being and current exercise guidelines for survivors.
For years, body weight regulation has been framed in an oversimplified way: Needing to eat less (diet) and do more (physical activity) when the reality is more complex. Fortunately, the Roundtable for Obesity Solutions convened by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine has…
