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15 CECsACSM Guidelines

ACSM Obesity Care Exercise Specialist

BRIDGING EXERCISE AND OBESITY CARE GUIDED BY SCIENCE, NOT BIAS

$540
Member $324
Specialty certificateSELF-PACED / ONLINE
7 CECsCardiology/Cardiovascular Training

Kettlebell Specialist Certificate Course

Presented by ACSM in partnership with the National Council on Strength and Fitness (NCSF).

$210
Member $126
Program bundleSELF-PACED / ONLINE
10 CECsActive Aging/Older Adult Fitness

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
Program bundleSELF-PACED / ONLINE
6 CECsActive Aging/Older Adult Fitness

A Nutritionist's View CEC Course Bundle 6

Discover the latest research shaping nutrition, exercise, and long-term health in this comprehensive article-based course. Explore the role of protein intake and resistance training in preserving muscle mass among older adults and individuals taking GLP-1 medications, along with the potential…

$180
Member $108
Journal CESELF-PACED / ONLINE
1 CECBehavior Change

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
1 CECACSM Guidelines

Approaching Active Lifestyle in the Context of Childhood Cancer Survivorship

The childhood cancer survivor population is growing due to advances in diagnostic techniques and treatment modalities. Issues survivors face, such as accelerated physiological aging, reduced muscle quality, and cardiovascular health complications make a physically active lifestyle imperative to…

$30
Member $18
Journal CESELF-PACED / ONLINE
1 CECACSM Guidelines

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
1 CECActive Aging/Older Adult Fitness

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
1 CECCardiology/Cardiovascular Training

Breaking Boundaries Between Resistance and Aerobic Training in Cancer Survivors

Exercise prescription for cancer surviviors has been guided by a binary framework that separates resistance training (RT) and aerobic training (AT). However, emerging evidence increasingly challenges this separation. In oncology settings, there are many that challenges highlight the need for a…

$30
Member $18
Annual Meeting sessionON DEMAND
0.5 CECsAthletic Performance

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
1 CECAthletic Performance

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
1 CECActive Aging/Older Adult Fitness

Exercise and the Brain: Interactions of Cerebral Blood Flow, Insulin Sensitivity and Arterial Health on Dementia Risk

Aging adults are at increased Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementia (ADRD) risk. Many suggest amyloid-beta and tau protein disturbances cause ADRD. However, pharmaceutical trials targeting these factors have shown limited effects. Thus, other factors likely drive ADRD risk. Cerebrovascular…

$30
Member $18
Annual Meeting sessionON DEMAND
0.5 CECsBehavior Change

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
Annual Meeting sessionON DEMAND
1 CECAthletic Performance

Adolescent Running: Special Considerations for Injury, Biomechanics, and Medical Event Coverage

Adolescent running has grown in popularity, with nearly half a million US high schoolers participating in cross-country annually. About 40% of adolescent runners experience running-related injuries each year, with high injury recurrence rates. Despite this running-related injury burden, most…

$30
Member $18
Summit sessionON DEMAND
1 CECAthletic Performance

Preparing to Train Tactical Athletes: Best Practices for Fitness Professionals

Tactical athletes including military personnel, police officers, firefighters, and other public safety professionals have unique physical demands and training requirements. This session provides an overview of the science behind their performance needs and explores how fitness professionals can…

$30
Member $18
Summit sessionON DEMAND
1 CECCardiology/Cardiovascular Training

Beyond the Clinic: Keeping Cardiac Rehab Participants Engaged and Active

Many patients successfully complete cardiac rehab, yet a gap often exists when transitioning into community or fitness settings, limiting long-term engagement and health benefits. This session examines the barriers in this referral pipeline and explores strategies for exercise professionals to…

$30
Member $18
Journal CESELF-PACED / ONLINE
1 CECCardiology/Cardiovascular Training

Protein Sources: Essential Considerations for Effective Dietary Recommendations for Health and Exercise

Considering the complexity of this topic—biological, economic, environmental factors, regional food consumption, religious/spiritual, sociocultural aspects, etc.—it is challenging to cover protein needs and strike the perfect balance between animal and plant sources at individual and population…

$30
Member $18
Journal CESELF-PACED / ONLINE
1 CECCardiology/Cardiovascular Training

ECG Primer Part 1: Basic ECG Preparation and Interpretation

The electrocardiogram (ECG) is an essential non-invasive imaging method used to identify cardiac rhythms, myocardial ischemia and infarction, and a host of underlying cardiac and non-cardiac conditions that impact electrical conduction pathways at rest and during exercise. Importantly, exercise…

$30
Member $18
Journal CESELF-PACED / ONLINE
1 CECBodyweight Training

Exercise Snacks: A Movement Strategy for Contemporary Lifestyles

For individuals managing busy schedules, exercise snacks provide an effective and time-efficient strategy to begin and/or increase physical activity without the demands of lengthy gym sessions. These brief physical activity breaks require little to no equipment, making them accessible in a wide…

$30
Member $18
Journal CESELF-PACED / ONLINE
1 CECBehavior Change

Curb Your Appetite, Not Your Enthusiasm: Exercise and Appetite Regulation

With rising obesity rates and continued decreases in physical activity, our society is faced with increasing burdens on the healthcare system. The "eat less, move more" advice given by many practitioners over the years is not addressing this issue. With so many factors at play, a new strategy…

$30
Member $18