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ACSM Obesity Care Exercise Specialist
BRIDGING EXERCISE AND OBESITY CARE GUIDED BY SCIENCE, NOT BIAS
$540
Member $324
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Exercise is Medicine® (EIM) Online Course
The EIM online course, developed with the assistance of more than 35 American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) subject matter experts, includes interactive activities, video clips and helpful prompts to take movement breaks while you’re studying. The recommendations, modifications and training…
$379
Member $195
Program bundleSELF-PACED / ONLINE
2027 ACSM Worldwide Fitness Trends Course Bundle
Stay ahead of the curve with the ultimate fitness industry forecast package: SPECIAL PUBLICATIONS EDITION!
$300
Member $180
Journal CESELF-PACED / ONLINE
Beyond the Numbers: Navigating Fitness Technology in the Age of AI
This article-based course explores the benefits and potential drawbacks of wearable technology and artificial intelligence in fitness, emphasizing that although these tools can support self-monitoring, motivation, and behavior change, excessive reliance on data may undermine autonomy, enjoyment,…
$30
Member $18
Journal CESELF-PACED / ONLINE
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
Journal CESELF-PACED / ONLINE
Exercise for People Living with Mild Cognitive Impairment and Dementia
This article-based course provides pragmatic guidance for exercise professionals to successfully work with people with cognitive impairments. Aerobic and functional resistance training can improve physical function and attenuate cognitive decline. Screening to identify appropriateness for…
$30
Member $18
Journal CESELF-PACED / ONLINE
Safe and Effective Exercise for Patients and Clients with Metabolic Syndrome, Type 2 Diabetes, and Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Fatty Liver Disease
Metabolic syndrome is a multifaceted cluster of abdominal obesity, hypertension, insulin resistance, and metabolic dysfunction–associated steatotic liver disease that collectively drives cardiovascular risk. Effective management necessitates an integrated approach: nutrition and pharmacotherapy…
$30
Member $18
Journal CESELF-PACED / ONLINE
Exercise is Medicine® for Practitioners
Exercise is Medicine ® (EIM) offers a comprehensive, multi-prong approach to embedding physical activity into the infrastructure of healthcare and community life. Through campus-based initiatives, standardized professional credentialing, and targeted programs for an aging population, EIM…
$30
Member $18
Online courseSELF-PACED / ONLINE
The Behavior Change Blueprint: How Optimal Resistance Training Empowers Clinicians, Motivates Patients, and Elevates Fitness Programming
Presented by ACSM in partnership with Medical Fitness Association (MFA).
$30
Member $18
Online courseSELF-PACED / ONLINE
Reframing Exercise: Why Our Approach to Exercise Counseling Causes Harm and What Science and Practice Show is a Better Way
Presented by ACSM in partnership with Medical Fitness Association (MFA).
$30
Member $18
Online courseSELF-PACED / ONLINE
Partnering for Adherence: How Health Coaches Bridge the Gap Between Prescription and Practice
Presented by ACSM in partnership with Medical Fitness Association (MFA).
$30
Member $18
Online courseSELF-PACED / ONLINE
Navigating Perimenopause and Menopause: Empowering Women's Health with Medical Fitness
Presented by ACSM in partnership with Medical Fitness Association (MFA).
$30
Member $18
Online courseSELF-PACED / ONLINE
Know Pain, Know Gain - Pain Neuroscience Education for Wellness
Presented by ACSM in partnership with Medical Fitness Association (MFA).
$30
Member $18
Online courseSELF-PACED / ONLINE
From Excuses to Enthusiasm: Boosting Senior Fitness Participation and Retention
Presented by ACSM in partnership with Medical Fitness Association (MFA).
$30
Member $18
Online courseSELF-PACED / ONLINE
Embracing the Mental Wellbeing Renaissance
Presented by ACSM in partnership with Medical Fitness Association (MFA).
$30
Member $18
Online courseSELF-PACED / ONLINE
Effectiveness of a Specialized Parkinson's Group Exercise Class
Presented by ACSM in partnership with Medical Fitness Association (MFA).
$30
Member $18
Online courseSELF-PACED / ONLINE
Anti-Obesity Medications: Are Diet & Lifestyle Still Relevant?
Presented by ACSM in partnership with Medical Fitness Association (MFA).
$30
Member $18
Annual Meeting sessionON DEMAND
What Do You See When You See Me? Health Identity and Bias in Research and Clinical Practice
What is health identity? Explore the use of health identity (HI) as a critical, yet underutilized framework for understanding how individuals see themselves in relation to health (“Who am I?”) and how they believe others perceive their health-related behaviors. Review the latest research and…
$15
Member $9
Annual Meeting sessionON DEMAND
The Intersection of Technology, Culture, and Care: Operationalizing ACSM's Health Equity Framework in Exercise Interventions
Despite the well-documented benefits of regular physical activity, African American men with diabetes remain underrepresented in exercise programs, contributing to persistent health disparities. This tutorial course presents a case study that applied the 2017 ACSM Achieving Health Equity…
$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
Leveraging Technology to Promote Physical Activity and Health Behavior Changes in Older Adults
Explore the critical role of technology in expanding access to physical activity programs and promoting health behavior changes among older adults. As digital health tools advance, they offer new opportunities to overcome traditional barriers to care—particularly for individuals with chronic…
$30
Member $18
Annual Meeting sessionON DEMAND
Collaborative Integration of MDs, CEPs, and Technology for Enhanced Patient Outcomes
Physicians increasingly face chronic disease challenges that extend beyond medications and procedures. Clinical Exercise Physiologists (CEPs) bring expertise in exercise testing, prescription, and lifestyle modification, enhancing patient outcomes, reducing rehospitalizations, and improving…
$15
Member $9
WebinarON DEMAND
Physical Activity and Pediatric Obesity
Pediatric obesity, a multifactorial chronic condition that has many detrimental effects on a child's health, has increased in prevalence dramatically over the past 40-50 years. This "From Around the Field" webinar course explores how physical activity can be leveraged to prevent and treat…
$30
Member $18
Summit sessionON DEMAND
Tracking the Truth: How Reliable Are Your Fitness Wearables and Are They Helping or Hurting?
Wearable technology continues to evolve from chest straps and armbands to smart rings, watches, and patches but how much of what we measure is truly meaningful? This session bridges science and practice by exploring the validity and reliability of today’s most common wearable metrics and their…
$45
Member $27