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ACSM Career Services

ACSM is committed to supporting your career choices and development.  Whether you are a high school student or a seasoned professional, ACSM offers career services to help you take the next step on your professional development track. 

High School Students
Careers in Sports Medicine and Exercise Science-  This brochure provides an introduction to career choices.

ACSM's Degree Guide- This free, online resource highlights graduate and undergraduate programs at leading institutions.  Prospective students may search institutions by location or concentration. 

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Undergraduate & Graduate Students
ACSM's Degree Guide- This free, online resource highlights graduate and undergraduate programs at leading institutions.  Prospective students may search institutions by location or concentration. 

ACSM Job Center- This Web site allows job seekers to post resumes and search for jobs, internships and assistantships.

ACSM Fellows Offer Advice to Students- This publication provides career guidance in exercise science, nutrition, physical therapy, and other allied health fields.  Prominent ACSM Fellows offer their perspectives on succeeding in graduate school, developing a grant proposal, writing a publishable research paper, and preparing oral and poster presentations of research. 

ACSM Grant Opportunities-  The ACSM Foundation supports basic, applied, clinical and behavioral research.  Grant opportunities are available in a variety of fields and are open to students and professionals.  Please see specific grant descriptions for application criteria. 

International Student Award- Award recipients receive $1,000 to assist with travel costs for attending ACSM's Annual Meeting, a premier meeting for networking and continuing education in exercise science and sports medicine. 

Conferences- Attend ACSM Conferences to network with the best in the industry and attend presentations on cutting-edge research and practical application information.  ACSM Conferences provide excellent opportunities for students to interact with experts from around the world.  Many research and other professional collaborations result from attendance at an ACSM meeting. 

Regional Chapters- Enjoy unmatched opportunities to network with sports medicine and exercise science professionals and students close to home.  Each regional chapter hosts an annual meeting which provides regional access to exercise science and sports medicine education.  In addition, regional chapters provide leadership and service opportunities. 

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Professionals
ACSM Job Center- This Web site allows job seekers to post resumes and search for jobs, internships and assistantships.

ACSM Grant Opportunities-  The ACSM Foundation supports basic, applied, clinical and behavioral research.  Grant opportunities are available in a variety of fields and are open to students and professionals.  Please see specific grant descriptions for application criteria. 

International Scholar Award- The award provides subsidized airfare and lodging, a living stipend, and medical insurance to a scholar to visit and study in a foreign country for the purposes of advancing his/her career. Scholars from outside of the United States and Canada may travel to an institution in the United States or Canada.  Scholars from the US or Canada my apply to travel abroad as well. 

Conferences- Attend ACSM Conferences to network with the best in the industry and attend presentations on cutting-edge research and practical application information.  Many research and other professional collaborations result from attendance at an ACSM meeting. 

Continuing Education Opportunities- ACSM endorses more than 180 continuing education conferences each year that extend continuing education credit (CEC) and continuing medical education (CME) credit hours needed for re-certification and licensing requirements.  In addition, ACSM provides access to distance education and home study programs. 

Interest Groups- Participate in an Interest Group for focused discussion, activity, and debate among College members and guests with similar interests.

Regional Chapters- Enjoy unmatched opportunities to network with sports medicine and exercise science professionals and students close to home.  Each regional chapter hosts an annual meeting which provides regional access to exercise science and sports medicine education.  In addition, regional chapters provide leadership and service opportunities. 

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