The American College of Sports Medicine^® (ACSM) serves as the largest sports medicine and exercise science organization in the world, with nearly 50,000 international, national and regional members and certified fitness professionals. All are dedicated to ACSM’s mission to educate and empower professionals to advance the science and practice of health and human performance.

Our Vision

Extend and enrich lives through the power of movement.

Our Mission

To educate and empower professionals to advance the science and practice of health and human performance.

ACSM Bylaws and Constitution Leadership & Staff

Membership

Members of ACSM form the world’s largest and most influential sports medicine and exercise science community.

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Certification

Find out which certification is right for you, how you can achieve it and how ACSM will support you every step of the way.

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Education & Resources

ACSM publishes six peer-reviewed journals covering a wide range of disciplines and publishes more than 50 books and related digital content.

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Meetings & Events

Expand your career horizons and connect with your peers. ACSM's summit, annual meeting and myriad other events.

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Foundation

The ACSM Foundation receives, administers and distributes over $100,000 annually to members in support of education, travel and scientific research.

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Strategic Initiatives

Exercise is Medicine

Exercise is Medicine® (EIM), an ACSM-managed global health initiative, encourages primary care physicians and other health care providers to include physical activity when designing treatment plans and to refer patients to evidence-based exercise programs and qualified exercise professionals.

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ACSM American Fitness Index

Each year, the ACSM American Fitness Index® (Fitness Index) ranks the 100 largest cities in the United States on a composite of health behaviors, chronic diseases and community infrastructure. The Fitness Index celebrates healthy, active lifestyles and encourages city leaders to update policies and systems to make it easier for people to live well.

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National Youth Sports Health & Safety Institute

The National Youth Sports Health & Safety Institute (NYSHSI) is the leading advocate for promoting and communicating the latest research and evidence-based education, recommendations and policy to improve the experience, development, health and safety of youth sports.
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ACSM News

ACSM Resources to Support Publication Integrity Week

Nov. 18, 2024
ACSM Announces Top Fitness Trends for 2025

Oct. 22, 2024
ACSM Fellow to Present Physical Activity & Dementia Class

Sept. 25, 2024
Bidding Closed: ACSM to Auction Sports Memorabilia and More

Sept. 25, 2024
ACSM Invites Editor-in-Chief Applications and Nominations for Two Journals

Sept. 25, 2024

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FAQ

Is ACSM a university? How do I apply?

ACSM doesn’t have a campus or student body, and you can’t get a degree from ACSM. Our organization is a college in the sense that ACSM members and certified sports medicine and exercise science professionals form a community that shares a common purpose — advancing health through science, education and medicine.
Who are ACSM's members?

Our membership can be broken down into four primary categories: students, alliance of health & fitness professionals, professionals (faculty, researchers and physicians) and professionals in training. Members work and study in a variety of disciplines across the fields of exercise science and sports medicine.

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How can I get involved with ACSM?

Become an ACSM member! Members serve on committees, contribute to ACSM publications and run for leadership positions.
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Can I post a job on your website?

Absolutely! Reach qualified candidates by posting an employment ad on the ACSM Career Center.
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Who is the president of ACSM?

Visit the ACSM Leadership page.
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ACSM Leadership

Learn about ACSM’s elected leadership and staff.

Partner with ACSM

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Advocacy Efforts

ACSM works for positive change in the health, fitness and medicine industries.

Historical Archive

Discover ACSM’s history.