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Fundamentals of Implementation Science and Exercise Oncology

2024

Online

Presented by Mary Kennedy, Ph.D., ACSM-EP 

This course covers the fundamentals of implementation science and discusses their importance in the field of exercise oncology, presenting research findings from real-world clinical implementation trials along with a summary of key next steps for the field. 

This course was developed using content from ACSM’s 2023 From Around the Field webinar series. 

Learning Objectives: 

  1. Identify the difference between traditional research and implementation research.  
  2. Recognize the value of including implementation outcomes in exercise oncology research to move the field forward.  
  3. Become familiar with key resources to help guide exercise oncology researchers to integrate an implementation focus into their work. 
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Grip Strength, Resistance Training and Type 2 Diabetes

2024

Online

Presented by Elise Brown, Ph.D.  

Discover how low muscular strength is related to increased cardiometabolic risk, including type 2 diabetes; learn about how normalized grip strength cut-points can predict increased cardiometabolic risk and type 2 diabetes in different age groups; and find out about the effectiveness of acute and chronic resistance training in people with type 2 diabetes. 

This course was developed using content from ACSM’s 2023 From Around the Field webinar series. 

Learning Objectives:  

  1. Discuss the relationship between normalized muscular strength and cardiometabolic risk, including type 2 diabetes.  
  2. Explain how normalized grip strength can be used to predict cardiometabolic risk in adolescents and young adults and type 2 diabetes in apparently healthy adults.  
  3. Examine the effectiveness of a single bout and long-term use of resistance training to improve cardiometabolic risk factors in people with type 2 diabetes. 
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ICSESP Board Face to Face Meetings at the ESSA Conference in May

1-4 May

Sydney, Australia

The ICSESP Board will be coming together for a range of face to face meetings aligning with the Exercise & Sports Science Australia Research to Practice 2024 Conference 2-4 May, Sydney, Australia. Come along and join any of the open sessions to hear of the work of the confederation and ask any questions that you may have. The ICSESP Board members will be more than happy to chat at any time throughout the conference so come and introduce yourself.

Sessions include:

Wednesday 1 May

Morning – ICSESP Working Group Meeting (Closed)

Afternoon- ICSESP Board Strategic Planning Session A with invited Guests (Closed)

Evening – ICSESP Board social gathering with ESSA Board and Conference Invited Speakers

Thursday 2 May

Morning – ICSESP Board attending the conference sessions

Afternoon – ICSESP Board attending the conference sessions

Evening – ICSESP Board attending the Conference Welcome Reception

Friday 3 May

Early Morning- ICSESP Board Strategic Planning Session B with stakeholder engagement (Open online to Americas)

Morning – ICSESP Board attending the conference sessions

Lunchtime – ICSESP Board Strategic Planning Session C with stakeholder engagement (Open face to face)

Afternoon – ICSESP Board attending the conference sessions

Evening – ICSESP Board Strategic Planning Session D with stakeholder engagement (Open online to Asia, Africa and Europe)

Saturday 4 May

Morning – Conference Session ‘International Perspectives on the Discipline of Exercise Physiology’

Afternoon – ICSESP Board Strategic Planning Session D (Closed) and Board Meeting

For more information on the ESSA Research to Practice 2024 Conference click below
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ACSM-ACS Cancer Exercise Specialist Course

2024

Online

The ACSM-ACS Cancer Exercise Specialist Course is for healthcare and fitness practitioners looking to provide safe, effective and individualized exercise programs to anyone living with or beyond a cancer diagnosis. 

Why This Course? 

Currently, there are approximately 18 million cancer survivors in the U.S., and according to the National Cancer Institute that number is expected to increase to 20.3 million by 2026.  Cancer treatments result in many acute, chronic or late-appearing toxicities that can negatively impact the quality of life of those living with and beyond a cancer diagnosis. Over the past two decades, convincing evidence has emerged on the ability of exercise and physical activity programs to provide significant physical and psychological benefits, reduce many cancer treatment side effects, and potentially reduce the risk of cancer recurrence.   

The American College of Sports Medicine® (ACSM) Cancer Exercise Trainer certification program has now been revised and expanded, in partnership with the American Cancer Society (ACS) and CanRehab®. This new ACSM-ACS Cancer Exercise Specialist Course is designed to increase the number of competent practitioners able to provide advice and deliver safe, effective and individualized exercise and physical activity programs based on the most current evidence.  

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ACSM/NYSHSI Youth Fitness Specialist Certificate

On demand

Online

13 CECs

The NYSHSI/ACSM Youth Fitness Specialist Certificate online course is designed for professionals who want to better understand the unique exercise physiology and needs of children and young athletes.

The course draws from the text ACSM’s Essentials of Youth Fitness and comprises three parts divided into a total of 16 modules, with the end goal of providing course-takers with the information they need to help youth of all ages and abilities participate in evidence-based training programs.

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CSEP and ACSM reach historic partnership

Two of the world leaders in exercise science, sports medicine and personal training have established a new collaborative partnership. The Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology (CSEP) and the American College of Sports Medicine® have announced the completion and execution of a Master Services Agreement between their respective organizations.

Recognizing the mutual strengths of each organization’s professional standards programs, this agreement will serve to endorse and enhance professional certification credentials and educational programming for Certified Personal Trainers and Clinical Exercise Physiologists in North America. The partnership will also further solidify ACSM and CSEP as the leaders in the areas of medical fitness, exercise science, physiology, and personal training.

Through the agreement, professional members from both organizations will not only be enabled to transfer certifications across the border, it will also include the introduction of ACSM-endorsed content in Canada and CSEP-endorsed content in the United States.

With more than half (approximately 60%) of all Americans and Canadians living with at least one chronic disease, the application of exercise therapy led by Qualified Exercise Professionals is a highly cost-effective means to reduce and manage the risks of disease and treat conditions including cardiac disease, diabetes, cancer, brain health, obesity, neurological disorders, and muscular dysfunction.

According to the World Health Organization, the estimated global costs of noncommunicable diseases attributed to physical inactivity cost $27 billion annually. Interventional programs led by ACSM and CSEP Qualified Exercise Professionals, including Exercise is Medicine®, are highly effective models to support the achievement of healthy physical activity targets and support the prevention and management of chronic disease.

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“The American College of Sports Medicine® have been international leaders for nearly 70 years. With widely utilized resources and regularly developed new content, CSEP is very excited to partner with ACSM to support the educational needs of our members and solidify our leadership as the gold standard in medical fitness, exercise science and personal training in Canada. Through this collaboration, we are equally as thrilled to enable a new audience to access and complete world leading and endorsed credentials, such as the CSEP Pre & Post Natal Exercise Specialization™.”

Zach Weston, CSEP-CEP and CEO of the Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology

“We are excited about the positive impact this collaboration will have on certified fitness professionals, their clients and the industry as a whole. Partnering with a proven leader like the Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology is a natural fit given our shared vision to enrich lives through the science of exercise. We look forward to working together to equip fitness professionals across North America with the education and resources they need to be successful.”

Kristin Belleson, Chief Executive Officer of the American College of Sports Medicine®

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About CSEP and ACSM

In Canada, there are approximately 5,000 CSEP-CPT and CSEP-CEP professionals working with clientele ranging from those living with chronic health conditions to Olympic and Paralympic athletes, supporting CSEP’s Vision that the health, fitness and athletic performance of all Canadians is optimized through the science of exercise.

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

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ACSM Qualified Exercise Professional certifications in the United States include:
  • ACSM Certified Personal Trainer®
  • ACSM Certified Exercise Physiologist®
  • ACSM Certified Clinical Exercise Physiologist®
CSEP Qualified Exercise Professional certifications in Canada include:
  • CSEP Certified Personal Trainer®
  • CSEP Clinical Exercise Physiologist™

Contact

Michel Hachey
Director – Marketing, Communications and Events
[email protected]

American College of Sports Medicine®
Sharon Smith
Media and Public Relations Manager
[email protected]

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14th International Standards Meeting (ISM) 2023

22nd & 23rd November 2023

Madrid, Spain

‘Skills and Workforce Development Towards EuropeActive’s 2025 Horizon’

What is the ISM?
The International Standards Meeting (ISM) is EuropeActive’s main event for training providers, employers, practitioners and other key stakeholders in the fitness and physical activity educational Sector.
It has become one of the most important education-focused events in Europe with the goal of ensuring high, comparable and standardised training of fitness professionals.

Why Attend?
2023 is the European Year of Skills, a European Commission initiative targeted at addressing skills gaps and skills mismatches and the ISM programme will focus on skills and workforce development and the Standards that will drive this development.
So, if you would like to be involved in shaping skills policy for the European fitness and physical activity Sector, please join us for this year’s 14th International Standards Meeting.

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The CSEP-CEP certification is now a recommended credential in BC

The CSEP Clinical Exercise Physiologist™ certification is now a recommended credential in British Columbia for qualified exercise professionals looking to work in the province’s health care system

February 9, 2023 – Statement from Zach Weston, CSEP CEO

The Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology (CSEP) welcomes the British Columbia Ministry of Health’s recent decision and recommendation to hire Clinical Exercise Physiologists (CEPs) to support the health human resource requirements of the province.

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LinkedIn Jobs on the Rise 2023: The 25 roles in Australia that are growing in demand

The 2023 LinkedIn Jobs on the Rise list reveals the 25 fastest-growing job titles over the past five years and the trends defining the future world of work.

From the rise in skills-based hiring to the demand for hybrid work, the employment landscape has been undergoing a wave of changes. Throw in a murky global economic outlook and many professionals are left wondering about their best next career move. One way to navigate the uncertainty and prepare for what lies ahead is to take steps to set yourself on a path with resilience and staying power — what’s been deemed “career cushioning”.

Our 2023 Jobs on the Rise list uses unique LinkedIn data to uncover the 25 fastest-growing job titles over the past five years — providing insight into where long-term opportunity lies and where the workforce is headed. Whether you’re currently job seeking or not, the ranking uncovers trends that can help you define your next move and prepare for the future world of work. (You can learn more about our methodology at the bottom of this article.) 

Beyond highlighting growing jobs, this list is full of actionable insights and resources. Here are some ways you can use it in your own career: 

  • Gain skills: Identify what skills are in demand for each role, and dig into LinkedIn Learning courses to learn more (clicking on a skill will bring you directly to a relevant course).
  • Understand the sector: Learn more about factors like remote job availability, related industries and more under each role to help paint a picture of the work in the field.
  • Set goals: Looking to make a change in your career? Explore additional insights around years of experience required for these growing fields and top job transitions into each role to envision a path forward and create goals.
  • Take action: Check out current job openings for each role, as well as people you may know already working in each role. 

Most importantly, this list is a glimpse into emerging trends in the workforce and a resource to navigating a career path with resilience. The workplace will continue to evolve, but we hope this provides some insight into what’s on the horizon. 

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Introducing the International Confederation of Sport and Exercise Science Practice (ICSESP)

Nathan Reeves, Nick Draper, Kirstin N Lane, Francis Neric, Keith Tolfrey, Kade Davison

The science of sport and exercise for health and performance has advanced exponentially over recent decades due to its widespread recognition as a distinct scientific discipline and the breadth and depth of research within the field. As the discipline has developed, a number of subdisciplines have emerged, examining key aspects of physical performance measurement and improvement, as well as exploring the role of exercise in various contexts of health and disease. Importantly, this has translated to significant growth in the recognition of university-level qualifications in sport and exercise science and increasing vocational opportunities for graduates. Despite slight variations in roles and titles between jurisdictions, there are now well-established professional roles in the sports and exercise sciences in several countries around the world. These include Clinical Exercise Physiologists specialising in the use of exercise as medicine for preventing and treating injury and illness, and Sport Scientists who use the science of exercise and human movement to enhance athletic development and performance.

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