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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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ACSM-CSEP Perinatal Specialist Certificate Course
Exercise & Pregnancy--Evidence-Based Guidance from Bump to Postpartum!
$699
Member $529
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
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
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
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
Journal CESELF-PACED / ONLINE
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
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
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
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
Integrating Science, Sport, and Software: A Strong Youth Project Initiative
This course will (1) introduce The Strong Youth Project (SYP), a multidisciplinary initiative aiming to improve organized youth sports experiences and (2) spotlight a new SYP-developed mobile app designed to increase awareness and understanding of, and communication regarding musculoskeletal…
$30
Member $15
Annual Meeting sessionON DEMAND
Exercise-based Nature Prescription: Innovations in Outdoor Health, Safety, and Rehabilitation
As nature-based exercise interventions gain traction in healthcare, this session explores the evolving role of outdoor environments in promoting physical, mental, and social well-being. This course highlights evidence-based approaches to nature prescriptions, the dual benefits and risks of…
$30
Member $15
Summit sessionON DEMAND
From Client to Crowd: Mastering the Art of Small and Large Group Coaching
How do you coach with confidence whether it’s one client, a small group, or a full class? This session explores the science and strategy behind effective group training and how these skills enhance both personal training and group exercise instruction. Participants will learn what makes small…
$30
Member $18
Summit sessionON DEMAND
Beyond Motivation: The Real Work of Behavior Change in Fitness
Why does sustained behavior change remain one of the most persistent challenges in fitness and health coaching? This session takes behavior change theory off the page and into the gym, studio, and coaching session. While brief reminders of foundational theories will be covered, this session’s…
$30
Member $18
Summit sessionON DEMAND
The Behavior-Change Gap: Why Theory Isn't Enough and What Actually Moves Clients
What do you do in the gap between what the behavioral theory predicts and what your clients actually do? What would coaching look like if you stopped prescribing and started responding? Fitness professionals often learn behavior change and motivational strategies through models, categories, and…
$30
Member $18
Summit sessionON DEMAND
Misnamed but Mighty: What Motivational Interviewing Really Does for Behavior Change
What if the secret to lasting client change isn’t motivation at all? Despite its name, Motivational Interviewing (MI) isn’t about giving pep talks—it’s about guiding meaningful conversations that uncover barriers, reduce fear, and foster self-directed change. This session takes a deeper dive…
$30
Member $18
Online courseSELF-PACED / ONLINE
Health Behavior Change - From Theory to Practice
Presented by ACSM in partnership with Clinical Exercise Physiology Association (CEPA).
$30
Member $18
Online courseSELF-PACED / ONLINE
Selective Muscle Weakness in Achilles Tendinopathy: Is It Time to Look Beyond the Soleus?
Achilles tendinopathy is one of the most prevalent lower limb overuse injuries in physically active individuals, affecting approximately 6% of athletes overall. This course examines the neuromechanical mechanisms underlying Achilles tendinopathy, a common overuse injury in athletes and…
$30
Member $18
Online courseSELF-PACED / ONLINE
Exergame Snacks: Promoting Enjoyable, Effective, and Time-Efficient Physical Activity
Regular engagement in physical activity (PA) is essential for maintaining overall health, reducing the risk of chronic disease, and lowering premature mortality. This course explores the emerging concept of “ exergame snacks ,” short bouts of physically active video gameplay designed to promote…
$30
Member $18
WebinarON DEMAND
Industry Presented Webinar - GSSI Labs App: Real-World Research and Insights
Sponsored by: Gatorade Sports Science Institute (GSSI)
$30
Member $18
Journal CESELF-PACED / ONLINE
Uncovering the Body-Brain Connection through the Emerging Field of Dance Neuroscience
Dance is a somatic, culturally embedded activity practiced worldwide. As both an art form and a physical activity, it integrates physical, emotional, cognitive, and social dimensions, making it well suited for studying their interconnectedness. Dance engagement supports motor coordination,…
$30
Member $18