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Released: 9-Jun-2015 4:05 PM EDT
Bess Marcus Receives ACSM Citation Award
American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)

Recognized at organization’s national meeting on May 29 in San Diego, Calif.

Released: 9-Jun-2015 3:05 PM EDT
Richard G. Israel Receives ACSM Citation Award
American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)

Recognized at organization’s national meeting on May 29 in San Diego, Calif.

Released: 9-Jun-2015 3:05 PM EDT
Alan R. Hargens Receives ACSM Citation Award
American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)

Recognized at organization’s national meeting on May 29 in San Diego, Calif.

Released: 9-Jun-2015 2:05 PM EDT
Mary Lloyd Ireland Receives ACSM Citation Award
American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)

Recognized at organization’s national meeting on May 29 in San Diego, Calif.

19-May-2015 12:05 AM EDT
Washington DC Is the Nation’s Fittest City, Report Says
American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)

Residents of the nation’s capital, followed by Minneapolis-St. Paul, and San Diego, enjoy a variety of outdoor exercise options, and have relatively low rates of smoking, obesity and diabetes. That combination of measurable health and community indicators makes them the three fittest of the 50 largest metropolitan areas in the U.S.

Released: 18-Feb-2015 11:00 AM EST
Reminder: 2015 National Physical Activity Plan Congress- February 23-24
American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)

The National Physical Activity Plan Alliance will hold its 2015 Congress on February 23-24 at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center in Washington D.C. Leaders from health care, public health, sports, government, industry and other areas of American society will come together to recognize successes and help influence the next evolution of the National Physical Activity Plan (NPAP).

Released: 16-Jan-2015 12:20 PM EST
2015 National Physical Activity Plan Congress- February 23-24
American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)

Public health leaders, physical activity experts to discuss plan updates, celebrate successes.

Released: 9-Dec-2014 9:00 AM EST
Is Your City Getting Fit? New Research Has The Answer
American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)

ACSM Releases New Five-Year Trend Reports for 50 Largest MSA’s in U.S.

Released: 5-Dec-2014 10:00 AM EST
Strategic Plan Aims to Guide Las Vegas to Better Health, Fitness
American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)

American College of Sports Medicine and Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Foundation Make Investment in Las Vegas

Released: 5-Dec-2014 10:00 AM EST
Strategic Plan Aims to Guide Cincinnati to Better Health, Fitness
American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)

The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), with support from the Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Foundation, is expanding the ACSM American Fitness Index® (AFI) Technical Assistance Program to Cincinnati. Working with the Cincinnati Health Department’s Creating Healthy Communities Coalition (CHCC), ACSM unveiled a comprehensive strategic plan today that will guide the Cincinnati metro area toward improved health and fitness outcomes.

Released: 5-Dec-2014 9:30 AM EST
Hialeah to Benefit From Amerigroup Grant Aimed at Improving Health, Fitness
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Hialeah to Benefit from Amerigroup Grant Aimed at Improving Health, Fitness

Released: 24-Oct-2014 10:00 AM EDT
Survey Predicts Top 20 Fitness Trends for 2015
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Fitness pros forecast what you’ll see at the gym next year; new #1 on 2015 list

Released: 24-Sep-2014 4:00 PM EDT
ACSM Announces New Global Health Initiative From Site of UN Climate Summit
American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)

ActiveEarth to facilitate convergence of physical activity, health, economics and the environment

Released: 16-Sep-2014 3:00 PM EDT
Action in Climate Change and Health
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Acting U.S. Surgeon General Boris Lushniak Heads List of Prestigious Speakers, Thought Leaders

Released: 27-Aug-2014 9:40 AM EDT
ACSM Publishing Two of Top Five Sports Medicine Journals
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ACSM journals highly ranked in annual Journal Citation Reports® issued by Thomson Reuters.

Released: 11-Aug-2014 10:00 AM EDT
New Youth Sports Concussion Certification to Address Growing Inadequacy of Awareness and Education
American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)

In an effort to address growing concerns regarding concussions among young athletes, the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) and the Sports Concussion Institute (SCI) announced they will be partnering on the development of new credentialing programs for health professionals, coaches, parents and other stakeholders. Going beyond awareness and education, these certifications will help youth sports workers meet state concussion requirements and guidelines, and will better position them to help optimize the safety and ensure full recovery of youth athletes before returning to academics and play.

Released: 25-Jun-2014 10:35 AM EDT
Diet or Exercise? “Energy Balance” is Real Key to Disease Prevention
American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)

USDA, ACSM, Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics join forces to announce action steps to combat obesity crisis.

Released: 13-Jun-2014 11:00 AM EDT
Acting US Surgeon General to Visit Indianapolis
American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)

Acting US Surgeon General to Visit Indianapolis, Meet with Local Leaders Regarding Surgeon General’s Every Body Walk! Initiative.

Released: 31-May-2014 8:00 AM EDT
Today’s Highlights from the ACSM Annual Meeting: Saturday, May 31
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The 61st ACSM Annual Meeting brings more than 6,000 physicians, scientists, educators, students and others to the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, May 27-31.

Released: 30-May-2014 8:00 AM EDT
Today’s Highlights from the ACSM Annual Meeting: Friday, May 30
American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)

The 61st ACSM Annual Meeting brings more than 6,000 physicians, scientists, educators, students and others to the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, May 27-31.

Released: 29-May-2014 8:00 AM EDT
Today’s Highlights from the ACSM Annual Meeting: Thursday, May 29
American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)

The 61st ACSM Annual Meeting brings more than 6,000 physicians, scientists, educators, students and others to the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, May 27-31.

Released: 28-May-2014 10:00 AM EDT
Washington, D.C. Claims Top Ranking on Annual Fit City Index
American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)

ACSM American Fitness Index™ identifies healthiest, fittest metro areas in U.S. WellPoint Foundation Awards $157,000 Grant to Improve Health in Three Metro Areas

Released: 19-May-2014 5:00 PM EDT
How does Physical Activity in the U.S. Measure Up?
American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)

National Physical Activity Plan Alliance/American College of Sports Medicine Attend May 20 Global Summit Comparing Recent U.S. Report Card On Physical Activity of America’s Children and Youth

Released: 7-May-2014 2:00 PM EDT
ACSM Convenes Leading Scientists, Physicians, Sports Experts
American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)

New research on sports safety, medicine, more to be presented in Orlando

23-Apr-2014 9:00 AM EDT
2014 U.S. Report Card on Physical Activity for Children and Youth
American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)

2014 Report Card Research Advisory Committee unveils 10 elements of the first-ever U.S. report card evaluating physical activity among children and youth. Representatives from Designed to Move; SHAPE America; and the Congressional Fitness Caucus will participate.

   
Released: 29-Apr-2014 2:30 PM EDT
National Physical Activity Plan Alliance/American College of Sports Medicine Releases First-Ever Report Card Evaluating Physical Activity of America’s Children and Youth
American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)

National Physical Activity Plan Alliance/American College of Sports Medicine Releases First-Ever Report Card Evaluating Physical Activity of America’s Children and Youth

Released: 23-Apr-2014 9:00 AM EDT
Advisory: Is America Making the Grade?
American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)

Release of 2014 U.S. Report Card on Physical Activity for Children and Youth

   
Released: 14-Mar-2014 3:25 PM EDT
Youth Sports Institute Launches Seal of Best Practices
American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)

Youth Sports Institute Launches Seal of Best Practices

Released: 5-Mar-2014 12:00 PM EST
ACSM Hosts 18th Health & Fitness Summit & Exposition
American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)

Join the American College of Sports Medicine and thousands of health & fitness professionals in Atlanta for the 18th Annual ACSM Health & Fitness Summit. The Summit bridges science and practical application for health and fitness professionals with gold-standard education and information about the hottest topics in fitness, from branding exercise to career tips to high-energy workouts.



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