About ACSM

Representing 70 sports medicine professions, and with more than 50,000 members and certified professionals from 90 countries, the American College of Sports Medicine® (ACSM) helps people worldwide live longer, healthier lives.

ACSM Mission

ACSM advances and integrates scientific research to provide educational and practical applications of exercise science and sports medicine.

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.

EIM encourages 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. EIM is committed to the belief that physical activity promotes optimal health and is integral in the prevention and treatment of many medical conditions.

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.

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.