ACSM

POSITION STANDS

Position Stands are official statements of the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) on topics related to sports medicine and exercise science. Position Stands are based on solid research and scientific data and serve as a valued resource for professional organizations and governmental agencies.

ACSM Position Stands and joint position statements are published in the College's scientific journal, Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise® (www.acsm-msse.org). The position papers are located in the ACSM Positions & Consensus Statements block on the right navigation area of the MSSE® Web site. Click here to view all ACSM Position Stands and joint position statements.

A hardcopy, comb-bound edition of the entire collection of ACSM Official Position Stands, Joint Position Statements, and Endorsed Position Papers also is available. (Price: $40, includes shipping and handling); To order: Contact the ACSM Communication and Public Information Department at publicinfo@acsm.org or by calling (317) 637-9200 ext. 133 or 127.

Translated Position Papers
ACSM Position Stands also have been translated in the following languages:

  • Chinese
  • French
  • Portuguese
  • Spanish

Click here for translations of ACSM's Position Stands.