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The NYSHSI/ACSM Youth Fitness Specialist Certificate online course is designed for professionals who want to better understand the unique exercise physiology and needs of children and young athletes.
Autism is one of the most visible and widely discussed human conditions, with 1 in 36 children now diagnosed, according to the CDC . Physical activity provides a wide range of benefits to those with autism, including significant gains in social and communication skills in addition to other…
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…
Increasing attention is focused on understanding the influence of maternal exercise on child health outcomes; however, there is a gap regarding the influence of maternal exercise on child muscle and bone health, as well as motor skills development. Knowing and understanding these relationships…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Sponsored by: Gatorade Sports Science Institute (GSSI)
Presented by ACSM in partnership with Medical Fitness Association (MFA).
This course will review the significant updates and additions made in the 12th edition of ACSM’s Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription. We will first review new sections on sex differences, transgender and gender diverse individuals, spontaneous coronary artery dissection, postural…
This course will explore the critical role of sleep in optimizing athletic performance and overall health. Emphasizing the importance of sleep for young athletes, we will discuss current research, practical strategies for improving sleep hygiene and the urgent need for policy changes advocating…
This course focuses on enhancing accessibility and participation in sports and physical activities among children and adolescents. Speakers will explore strategies to create inclusive environments that accommodate diverse abilities, backgrounds, and identities. Key topics include identifying and…
A confluence of medical, legal and social issues has led to the proposal and passage of sports-related youth concussion laws in all 50 states, the District of Columbia in the United States and abroad. Background history of this remarkable movement will be presented, including the role of ACSM in…
This course will bring academic thought leaders and practitioners together to discuss the promotion and policy implications of long-term athletic development/athletic development model (LTAD/ADM), and how LTAD/ADM can be infused into policy and address various “hot topic” issues in youth sport.…
This course will summarize the observational and experimental evidence for reductions in ADHD symptoms arising from physical activity with a special emphasis on novel findings, tensions, and controversies throughout. Studies examining physical activity and sport participation rates among…
Sponsored by: Gatorade Sports Science Institute
Some authors have written statements discussing the longstanding and widespread belief about how resistance training might not be appropriate for children and adolescents because the strain might be too much for muscles and bones that are still developing, stunting growth, and increasing the…
For 26 years After-School All-Stars Atlanta (ASAS) has used strategically designed, developed and tested models to engage middle-school-aged at-risk children. Students are overwhelmingly minority, 100% qualify under federal guidelines for “free or reduced price lunch,” and all live in high crime…
This course will examine the role of play in the development of crucial physical, social, and cognitive skills over the course of childhood and adolescence, as well as the importance of adult relationships, quality nutrition, and a stimulating environment that supports brain development.
Bingocize® is an evidence-based health promotion program that strategically combines exercise, health education, and the game of bingo. Investigations funded by the National institute on Aging and the U.S. Center for Medicare and Medicaid have shown the program is capable of improving functional…
Physical education requirements are increasingly being deprioritized in pre-k through college level curriculum, contributing to a decline in movement and physical activity among younger generations. ACSM is actively exploring solutions to address this as our vision is to extend and enrich lives…
This D.B. Dill Historical Lecture honors the legacy of David Bruce Dill by connecting his pioneering work on human physiology to today’s frontier in pediatric exercise science: youth resistance training. The session highlights how early strength development serves as a foundation for health,…
10 CME Credits
