American College of Sports Medicine

The ACSM Student Bowl features undergraduate teams from ACSM’s Regional Chapters facing off in a Jeopardy-style competition showcasing their sports medicine and exercise knowledge.

Congratulations to the 2026 ACSM Student Bowl Champions: New England!

The New England Chapter was represented by Shane Phillips, Andrea Sanchez and Kaela Walker from the New York Institute of Technology.

2nd place: Central States
3rd place: Northland

Thank you to Parvo Medics for sponsoring the 2026 ACSM Student Bowl!

Congratulations to the winners of the 2026 ACSM President’s Cup competition! 🎉

This prestigious competition highlights some of the nation’s top student researchers, providing an opportunity to showcase innovative research through live presentations and Q&A with expert judges.

Please join us in recognizing this year’s outstanding winners:
🥇 First Place: Zoe Smith, New England Chapter
🥈 Second Place: Cayla Clark, Texas Chapter
🥉 Third Place: Kiani Jacobs, Southeast Chapter

We also congratulate all competitors for their exceptional work and contributions to advancing the field through research and discovery.

What does it take to compete at the highest level? ACSM Annual Meeting attendees got an athlete's-view of the training and preparation process in a special fireside chat with Olympic and Paralympic athletes Nick Goepper, Eric Heiden and Saylor O'Brien, hosted by ACSM President Carrie Jaworski, MD, FACSM.

Please join us in congratulating these award recipients:

GSSI-ACSM Young Investigator in Sports Nutrition Award:
🟢 Lois Mougin, Loughborough University
🟢 Holly Emmanuel, Arizona State University
🟢 Zan Zupancic, University of Illinois Urbana Champaign

GSSI-ACSM Young Scholar Professional Development Grant
🟢 Emily Kyaw, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
🟢 Tatiana Restrepo, University of Central Florida

Thank you Gatorade Performance Partner for making these awards possible!

Childhood obesity is one of the most pressing pediatric health challenges today — and physical activity plays a critical role in prevention and treatment.

Join our upcoming From Around the Field webinar, Physical Activity and Pediatric Obesity, to explore evidence-based strategies that translate research into real-world clinical and community practice.

This session will highlight:
✔️ The connection between physical activity, obesity, and metabolic health
✔️ Challenges and opportunities in rural communities
✔️ Practical approaches for resource-limited settings

Register today and gain actionable insights to support healthier outcomes for children and adolescents: https://okt.to/sexi8o

📆Wed. May 20
🕛noon EDT
➕ 1 CEC available, and ACSM members register for free!

Childhood obesity is one of the most pressing pediatric health challenges today — and physical activity plays a critical role in prevention and treatment.

Join our upcoming From Around the Field webinar, Physical Activity and Pediatric Obesity, to explore evidence-based strategies that translate research into real-world clinical and community practice.

This session will highlight:
✔️ The connection between physical activity, obesity, and metabolic health
✔️ Challenges and opportunities in rural communities
✔️ Practical approaches for resource-limited settings

Register today and gain actionable insights to support healthier outcomes for children and adolescents: https://okt.to/miRV4P

📆Wed. May 20
🕛noon EDT
➕ 1 CEC available, and ACSM members register for free!

Now Available: ACSM Obesity Care Exercise Specialist
ACSM's newest specialty certificate course!

Course designers Drs. Renee Rogers, Sara Kovacs and John Jakicic, along with 10 additional expert contributors have built this course, the most comprehensive and up-to-date on the market, to equip exercise professionals with the knowledge, perspective & practical tools needed to support individuals living with obesity through a science-based, person-centered lens.

Learn more & take the course: https://okt.to/hRg9K6

How prepared are you to recognize and manage Exercise-Associated Hyponatremia in endurance athletes?

Join ACSM and Siemens Healthineers for a timely webinar featuring Dr. Stéphane Bermon of World Athletics as he shares practical, evidence-based insights on:
🏃‍♂️ EAH epidemiology and physiopathology
🩺 Clinical signs and diagnosis
🧪 Point-of-care testing applications
⚕️ Treatment and prevention strategies for endurance events

Whether you work in sports medicine, emergency care, or endurance event support, this session will provide actionable takeaways to improve athlete safety and outcomes.

Attend live to receive 1 FREE CEC!

➡️Register now: https://okt.to/2kBNYH

How prepared are you to recognize and manage Exercise-Associated Hyponatremia in endurance athletes?

Join ACSM and Healthineers for a timely webinar featuring Dr. Stéphane Bermon of World Athletics as he shares practical, evidence-based insights on:
🏃‍♂️ EAH epidemiology and physiopathology
🩺 Clinical signs and diagnosis
🧪 Point-of-care testing applications
⚕️ Treatment and prevention strategies for endurance events

Whether you work in sports medicine, emergency care, or endurance event support, this session will provide actionable takeaways to improve athlete safety and outcomes.

Attend live to receive 1 FREE CEC!

➡️Register now: https://okt.to/wLOxgd

An exercise science degree isn’t one path—it’s a launchpad! 🚀

Go beyond the “expected” careers and explore how your degree can lead to roles in tech, innovation, and data-driven performance.

The next ExSci Careers Explored webinar will deliver:
✔️ How ExSci skills apply in emerging industries
✔️ Stories of real career journeys and insights
✔️ Walk away with ideas for your next step

Stop limiting your options—start expanding them.
📅 April 29
🕛 Noon EDT
➡️Register: https://okt.to/7Ql4R6