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2027 ACSM Worldwide Fitness Trends Course Bundle
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$300
Member $180
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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
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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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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
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
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
New Exercise Guidelines for Older Cancer Survivors: Development, Dissemination, and Implementation into the Digital World
Uncover innovative strategies to deliver exercise interventions to older cancer survivors, focusing on the development and implementation of new consensus-based exercise guidelines. With the growing population of older survivors, there is an urgent need to tailor recommendations that address…
$30
Member $18
Annual Meeting sessionON DEMAND
Move, Measure, Analyze: Teaching Fitness Through Real-Time Analytics
Explore this innovative interdisciplinary course that combines physical activity with data science, designed and taught at North Carolina State University. The course engages students in collecting real-time health and fitness data—such as heart rate, sleep, stress levels, and biometric…
$15
Member $9
Annual Meeting sessionON DEMAND
Methodological Advances Driven by the MoTrPAC Design
The Molecular Transducers of Physical Activity Consortium (MoTrPAC) was designed to map the molecular responses to exercise among over 1800 sedentary adults, children, and adolescents who were randomized to endurance training, resistance training, or non-exercise control. Several features of the…
$30
Member $18
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
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
Imaging the Athlete: Foundations and Frontiers in Musculoskeletal and Body Composition Analysis
Discover current practices in using biomedical imaging to assess body composition and tissue (including bone and muscle) characteristics across different populations like athletes or military trainees. Additionally, learn about the advancing knowledge of biomedical engineers using "radiomics".…
$15
Member $9
Annual Meeting sessionON DEMAND
From Bias to Breakthrough: Toward Optimizing Self-Reports in Physical Activity Research & Practice
A high-impact overview of self-report science tailored for sports medicine professionals will be provided. Aimed at translating essential survey design methods based on psychometric principles, the session will show how physical activity, mental health and other questionnaires can mislead or…
$15
Member $9
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
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
Summit sessionON DEMAND
The Ethics of Smart Coaching: Using AI Without Losing Human Judgment
When does trusting an AI algorithm cross the line from helpful insight to ethical risk? AI is reshaping the fitness industry not to replace coaches, but to redefine their role. By automating routine programming and administrative tasks, AI gives professionals more bandwidth to focus on…
$30
Member $18
Summit sessionON DEMAND
Movement Matters: How Exercise Professionals Can Influence Healthcare and Public Policy
How can exercise professionals move from the gym floor to the frontlines of healthcare and public health policy? Any why does this matter? Exercise professionals are uniquely positioned to drive change at the intersection of health, fitness, and policy. This session explores how our field can…
$30
Member $18
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2026 Health & Fitness Summit Bundle
The 2026 Health & Fitness Summit offers a unique blend of offerings to equip exercise professionals with the skills needed to advance their careers, improve client outcomes, and expand their impact across fitness, healthcare, and community settings. Emphasizing the integration of evidence-based…
$600
Member $360
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Mobile Health for Monitoring and Supporting Mobility in Multiple Sclerosis
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic, disabling immune-mediated disease, characterized primarily by damage to the myelin sheath surrounding axons of neurons in the central nervous system, resulting in diverse neurological consequences, including vision loss, cognitive disturbances, mental health…
$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
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Understanding the Impact of Physical Inactivity on Exercise and Health
Physical inactivity has long been recognized as a global health concern, and its prevalence continues to rise with ongoing technological advancements. However, only recently have we begun to fully grasp the wide-ranging effects of inactivity, not only on overall health but also on the body's…
$30
Member $18
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Standing Out in the Field: Ways to Distinguish Yourself as a Certified Exercise Professional
Certification establishes a solid foundation -- but it is the skills, experience, and specialized expertise beyond certification that help candidates rise above the rest in the applicant pool. Communication, special populations, technology, leadership, diversity awareness, and lifelong learning…
$30
Member $18