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Suspension Training Specialist Certificate Course
Presented by ACSM in partnership with the National Council on Strength and Fitness (NCSF).
$210
Member $126
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Corrective Exercise Specialist Certificate Course
Presented by ACSM in partnership with the National Council on Strength and Fitness (NCSF).
$210
Member $126
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Exercise-based Fitness Competitions: The Allure for Participants and Guidance from Certified Exercise Professionals
Exercise-based fitness competitions are highly alluring for many people. There are clear benefits that arise from preparing for and completing fitness events. Exercise professionals can play a critical role in ensuring proper preparation occurs throughout the training process by aiding in goal…
$30
Member $18
WebinarON DEMAND
Industry Presented Webinar - Sports Medicine Interventions to Optimize Health and Athletic Performance for Women
Sponsored by Technogym®
$30
Member $18
WebinarON DEMAND
Industry Presented Webinar - Female Athlete Sweat Profiles: Normative Data and Sex Differences
Sponsored by: Gatorade Sports Science Institute (GSSI)
$30
Member $18
Online courseSELF-PACED / ONLINE
ACSM & UFC Performance Institute: Pioneering the Science of Combat Sports
Presented by the ACSM Combat Sports Special Interest Group Summit in Partnership with the UFC Performance Institute
$270
Member $162
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A Nutritionist's View CEC Course Bundle 5
Explore the science behind nutrition, supplementation, and exercise performance in this evidence-based course designed for health and fitness professionals. Examine how caffeine, choline and betaine, glycemic index, energy availability, cinnamon, and urolithin A may influence athletic…
$180
Member $108
Journal CESELF-PACED / ONLINE
Equations in Context: Estimating and Interpreting Cardiorespiratory Fitness
Cardiorespiratory fitness is increasingly considered a vital sign with proven value across the performance and health spectrum. Yet many widely used prediction equations to estimate cardiorespiratory fitness were not designed for today’s diverse athletic and clinical populations, leading to…
$30
Member $18
Journal CESELF-PACED / ONLINE
Reactive Hyperemia: Revisiting a Key Vascular Feature of Cardiorespiratory Fitness
Cardiorespiratory fitness depends on more than the heart and lungs—it also relies on the ability of the vascular system to deliver oxygen efficiently to working muscles. This course explores the emerging role of reactive hyperemia as a comprehensive measure of vascular function that captures…
$30
Member $18
Journal CESELF-PACED / ONLINE
Cognitive Neuro-Electrical Activity During Preparation for Exercise Under Hyperthermia
Exercise in hot environments challenges more than physical performance—it also affects the brain’s ability to process information, make decisions, and regulate movement. This course explores the latest research on how hyperthermia alters cognitive and neuroelectrical activity, with a focus on…
$30
Member $18
Journal CESELF-PACED / ONLINE
Sex Over Cycle: Sex Differences Outweigh Menstrual Cycle Effects on Human Motor Output
Explore the latest evidence on sex differences and menstrual cycle influences on neuromuscular performance. This course examines how biological sex shapes strength, motor control, fatigability, and motor unit behavior, while critically evaluating the commonly held belief that menstrual cycle…
$30
Member $18
Journal CESELF-PACED / ONLINE
microRNA-1: A Master Regulator of Metabolism Governing Skeletal Muscle Hypertrophy
Discover the emerging role of microRNA-1 (miR-1) as a key regulator of skeletal muscle growth and metabolism. This course explores the latest research demonstrating how exercise- and overload-induced reductions in miR-1 drive metabolic reprogramming that supports muscle hypertrophy. Participants…
$30
Member $18
Journal CESELF-PACED / ONLINE
Seeking the Mechanism for Reversal of Enhanced Insulin Sensitivity after Acute Exercise
Discover the latest science behind exercise, metabolism, and insulin sensitivity in this cutting-edge course. Learn how a single bout of exercise can dramatically enhance the body's ability to regulate blood glucose and improve insulin action, delivering immediate benefits for metabolic health.…
$30
Member $18
Journal CESELF-PACED / ONLINE
Acute Exercise and Cognitive Improvement: A Neuromodulatory Perspective
Discover the science behind how exercise can sharpen the mind and enhance performance. This course examines the powerful connection between physical activity and cognitive function, revealing how even a single bout of exercise can improve focus, reaction time, decision-making, and mental…
$30
Member $18
Annual Meeting sessionON DEMAND
Wearable Technology in Sports Medicine: Clinical Insights and Real-World Applications
Wearable technologies, like smartwatches, activity monitors, and inertial measurement units are increasingly used in sports medicine to monitor athlete health, performance, and injury prevention and recovery. These tools offer objective data that can enhance clinical decision-making, but also…
$15
Member $9
Annual Meeting sessionON DEMAND
Using Statistical Modeling to Predict Quadriceps Strength Recovery Post Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction Surgery
Athletes who undergo Anterior Cruciate Ligament reconstruction (ACL-R) continue to show deficits in quadriceps strength after returning to sport and two years post-op (Peterson 2014). Recent research has aimed to understand what individual factors contribute to return of quadriceps strength post…
$15
Member $9
Annual Meeting sessionON DEMAND
Under Pressure: Elite Athlete Mental Health
Athlete mental health and the athlete voice are essential aspects of sports medicine care. Athlete identity and transition out of sport can be a difficult and straining process. Outside of the varsity system and in some sports that are decentralized this process becomes even more difficult. Hear…
$15
Member $9
Annual Meeting sessionON DEMAND
Trust, Bias and Audits for the Algorithmic Athlete: The Need for Human Judgment in the Age of AI?
As machine-learning and AI–driven predictive models become increasingly prevalent in athlete monitoring, injury-risk assessment, and the optimization of human performance, there is an urgent need for guidelines to ensure their transparent development, supervised implementation, and…
$30
Member $18
Annual Meeting sessionON DEMAND
Stimulating Performance: Brain Modulation and Cognition in Female Ultramarathon Runners
Ultra-endurance sports place extreme demands not only on the body but also on the brain. Understanding how cognitive function responds under prolonged stress, and whether targeted brain stimulation can support mental performance, opens new frontiers in sports science. High-definition…
$15
Member $9
Annual Meeting sessionON DEMAND
Sex Sells, But Science Matters: Debunking Fitness Myths for Women
Social media and pseudoscience have a widespread influence on women’s health and exercise behaviors. Using a "Headline vs. Study" format, we will dissect popular fitness myths targeted at women and contrast them with current scientific evidence. This interactive, fast-paced session will help…
$15
Member $9
Annual Meeting sessionON DEMAND
Rethinking Hydration: The Case for 'Underhydration' as a Distinct Performance and Health Risk
Although hydration is traditionally viewed through the lens of exercise performance, emerging research suggests that low habitual water intake—even without clinical signs of dehydration—may have broader implications for both athletic function and long-term health. “Underhydration” is a state…
$15
Member $9
Annual Meeting sessionON DEMAND
Novel Insights into the Determinants of Endurance Exercise Performance
Recent research contributions have shed new light on the determinants of endurance exercise performance. New understandings related to both the cardiovascular and muscle metabolic determinants of oxygen supply and utilisation is considered, alongside emerging evidence concerning the importance…
$30
Member $18
Annual Meeting sessionON DEMAND
Not Junk: Small RNAs as Biomarkers and Regulators of Exercise Resilience
Once thought of as “junk” due to their non-coding nature, recent findings have highlighted the importance of small RNAs (<200 base pairs in length) as biomarkers of health/disease and as regulators of downstream biological processes. The small RNA class contains regulatory elements such as…
$15
Member $9
Annual Meeting sessionON DEMAND
New Perspectives on Muscle Protein Breakdown during Disuse Atrophy
Muscle disuse, common in bed rest, casting, or spaceflight, leads to significant muscle atrophy. While changes in muscle protein synthesis during disuse are well-documented, the role of muscle protein breakdown (MPB) in disuse atrophy remains less clear. Recent stable isotope tracer studies have…
$15
Member $9