ACSM publishes new contemporary issue statement on health and safety for female wrestlers
A new pronouncement titled “Contemporary Issue: Health and Safety for Female Wrestlers” has been published in the July issue of the ACSM journal Current Sports Medicine Reports (CSMR). The statement addresses the concerns for females in this exponentially growing sport and highlights primary risks among this cohort pertaining to weight-loss strategies, body composition and energy availability. Contemporary Issue statements are official ACSM pronouncements representing the organization’s stance on the topic at hand. Contemporary Issues are evidence-informed statements on timely, emerging and hot topics in sports medicine and exercise science. This statement was developed using a blend of research evidence and consensus of expert opinion. Further, the paper underwent a rigorous review and approval process. The statement was chaired by Craig A. Horswill, Ph.D., and the late Robert A. Oppliger, Ph.D. (deceased Dec. 21, 2023). Additional members of the writing group include Andrew R. Jagim, Ph.D.; Jill S. Moschelli, M.D.; Lisa M. Woodroffe, M.D.; and Susan A. Bloomfield, Ph.D. The paper is freely available to view and download.
Register for ACSM’s student career resource webinar
A new webinar from ACSM’s ExiSci Careers Explored series titled “Identifying Sports Performance Jobs” will feature Khalil Lee, Ph.D., associate professor and principal scientist from the Gatorade Sports Science Institute Laboratory, and Stacy Gnacinski, Ph.D., FACSM, associate professor at Duke University and certified mental performance consultant as the panelists discussing their careers, identifying career opportunities in the sports performance field and participating in a live Q&A session. This event is free for ACSM members. Register here to join us on July 24, 2024, from noon to 1 p.m. EDT.
Registration open for Biomechanics in Sport and Aging Symposium
The Hungarian University of Sports Science (HUSS) will host the second Biomechanics in Sport and Ageing Symposium: Artificial Intelligence in Budapest, Hungary, Oct. 15-16, 2024. Attendees can register to attend in person or view content online. The aim of the symposium is to provide a scientific platform for a state-of-the-art update on the progress of artificial intelligence (AI) in sport biomechanics and ageing. The symposium will feature keynotes and guests from six countries and twelve invited area-expert speakers to present data-based examples of how AI is used in sport and ageing in regards to body structure and exercise prescription, motor-cognitive function, injury and disease, and performance assessment and prediction in a workshop format. Register to attend in person or virtually. Information about the symposium, program, accommodations and social programs can be found on the HUSS event website.
Physical Activity Alliance June Newsletter
The mission of the Physical Activity Alliance (PAA) is to lead efforts to create, support and advocate policy and system changes that enable all Americans to enjoy physically active lives. The PAA June Newsletter is now available. Visit the PAA website for more information.