2018
March 01, 2018
ACSM convenes International, Multidisciplinary Roundtable on Exercise and Cancer Prevention and Control
XMarch 01, 2018
ACSM convenes International, Multidisciplinary Roundtable on Exercise and Cancer Prevention and Control
ACSM convenes International, Multidisciplinary Roundtable on Exercise and Cancer Prevention and Control with multiple collaborative partners
March 01, 2018
Physical Activity Guidelines Advisory Committee (PAGAC) released research findings
XMarch 01, 2018 Physical Activity Guidelines Advisory Committee (PAGAC) released research findings
Physical Activity Guidelines Advisory Committee (PAGAC) released research findings
2017
November 01, 2017
Health Equity/Diversity/Inclusion trustee positions are added to the ACSM Board of Trustees
XNovember 01, 2017 Health Equity/Diversity/Inclusion trustee positions are added to the ACSM Board of Trustees
March 01, 2017
10th edition of ACSM’s flagship book ACSM’s Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription publishes and sets sales record
XMarch 01, 2017 10th edition of ACSM’s flagship book ACSM’s Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription publishes and sets sales record
10th edition of ACSM’s flagship book ACSM’s Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription publishes and sets sales record
March 01, 2017
ACSM convenes Biological/Genetic Regulation of Physical Activity Level: Consensus from GenBioPac
XMarch 01, 2017 ACSM convenes Biological/Genetic Regulation of Physical Activity Level: Consensus from GenBioPac
February 01, 2017
Current Sports Medicine Reports becomes the official journal of FIMS
XFebruary 01, 2017 Current Sports Medicine Reports becomes the official journal of FIMS
2016
December 13, 2016
NIH Common Fund awards aim to understand molecular changes during Physical Activity
XDecember 13, 2016 NIH Common Fund awards aim to understand molecular changes during Physical Activity
June 01, 2016
Physical Activity Guidelines Advisory Committee (PAGAC) appointed
XJune 01, 2016 Physical Activity Guidelines Advisory Committee (PAGAC) appointed
Physical Activity Guidelines Advisory Committee (PAGAC) appointed; group largely made up of ACSM members.
April 01, 2016
The Translational Journal of the American College of Sports Medicine launches
XApril 01, 2016 The Translational Journal of the American College of Sports Medicine launches
2015
November 01, 2015
ACSM publishes new recommendations for exercise preparticipation health screening
XNovember 01, 2015 ACSM publishes new recommendations for exercise preparticipation health screening
June 11, 2015
NIH Common Fund announces new program on physical activity
XJune 11, 2015 NIH Common Fund announces new program on physical activity
2014
May 01, 2014
ACSM launches the Evidence Library
XMay 01, 2014 ACSM launches the Evidence Library
May 01, 2014
Basic Science World Congress added to Annual Meeting.
XMay 01, 2014 Basic Science World Congress added to Annual Meeting.
January 01, 2014
The Surgeon General’s Call to Action on Walking and Physical Activity is released
XJanuary 01, 2014 The Surgeon General’s Call to Action on Walking and Physical Activity is released
The Surgeon General’s Call to Action on Walking and Physical Activity is released.
January 01, 2014
The first Report Card on Physical Activity and Youth and Children is released
XJanuary 01, 2014 The first Report Card on Physical Activity and Youth and Children is released
2012
December 01, 2012
MSSE and ESSR achieve record high impact factors.
XDecember 01, 2012 MSSE and ESSR achieve record high impact factors.
Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise (MSSE) and Exercise and Sport Sciences Reviews (ESSR) achieve record high impact factors.
2011
September 01, 2011
ACACSM stages a United Nations side event on physical activity and non-communicable disease
XSeptember 01, 2011 ACACSM stages a United Nations side event on physical activity and non-communicable disease
ACSM stages a United Nations side event on physical activity and non-communicable diseases; subsequently the United Nationals recognized recognizes physical inactivity as one of the top four global public health risks.
September 01, 2011
ACSM and Sanford Health create the National Youth Sports Health and Safety Institute
XSeptember 01, 2011 ACSM and Sanford Health create the National Youth Sports Health and Safety Institute
ACSM and Sanford Health create the National Youth Sports Health and Safety Institute (NYSHSI).
2010
September 01, 2010
ACSM convenes first Integrative Physiology of Exercise conference
XSeptember 01, 2010 ACSM convenes first Integrative Physiology of Exercise conference
June 01, 2010
ACSM launches international electronic membership program
XJune 01, 2010 ACSM launches international electronic membership program
ACSM launches the international electronic membership program.
May 01, 2010
The U.S. National Physical Activity Plan is launched
XMay 01, 2010 The U.S. National Physical Activity Plan is launched
The U.S. National Physical Activity Plan is launched having been called for by ACSM.
May 01, 2010
International Trustee positions are added to the ACSM Board of Trustees
XMay 01, 2010 International Trustee positions are added to the ACSM Board of Trustees
International Trustee positions are added to the ACSM Board of Trustees.
May 01, 2010
Exercise is Medicine Congress added to the Annual Meeting
XMay 01, 2010 Exercise is Medicine Congress added to the Annual Meeting
Exercise is Medicine Congress added to the Annual Meeting.
January 01, 2010
ACSM joins social media via Facebook and Twitter
XJanuary 01, 2010 ACSM joins social media via Facebook and Twitter
ACSM launches social media presence on Facebook and Twitter and expands later to LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube and Pinterest.
2009
October 01, 2009
Sports Medicine Bulletin moves to online weekly format
XOctober 01, 2009 Sports Medicine Bulletin moves to online weekly format
Sports Medicine Bulletin moves to online weekly format.
2008
April 15, 2008
Datalys Center formed
XApril 15, 2008 Datalys Center formed
The Datalys Center formed by BioCrossroads (the central Indiana Life Sciences Initiative), the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) to conduct research and providing surveillance expertise to support the sports injury information needs of academic researchers, sports governing organizations, and the broader sports medicine community.
January 01, 2008
U.S Federal Physical Activity Guidelines are launched with ACSM playing key role
XJanuary 01, 2008 U.S Federal Physical Activity Guidelines are launched with ACSM playing key role
The U.S Federal Physical Activity Guidelines are launched with ACSM playing key role as a thought-leader and advocate.
January 01, 2008
ACSM Affiliate Societies launched
XJanuary 01, 2008 ACSM Affiliate Societies launched
The International Association of Worksite Health Promotion (IAWHP) and the Clinical Exercise Physiology Association (CEPA) are launched as ACSM’s 2nd and 3rd Affiliate Societies respectively.
2007
November 01, 2007
Exercise is Medicine initiative launched
XNovember 01, 2007 Exercise is Medicine initiative launched
Exercise is Medicine is launched by ACSM and the American Medical Association.
November 01, 2007
ACSM and Lippincott Williams and Wilkins acquire Current Sports Medicine Reports
XNovember 01, 2007 ACSM and Lippincott Williams and Wilkins acquire Current Sports Medicine Reports
ACSM and Lippincott Williams and Wilkins acquire Current Sports Medicine Reports (CSMR) from Current Science, Inc.
May 01, 2007
ACSM launches the American Fitness Index
XMay 01, 2007 ACSM launches the American Fitness Index
ACSM launches the American Fitness Index (AFI).
2006
September 01, 2006
ACSM convenes inaugural Integrative Physiology of Exercise conference
XSeptember 01, 2006
ACSM convenes inaugural Integrative Physiology of Exercise conference
August 01, 2006
ACSM Certifications earn the NCCA accreditation
XAugust 01, 2006 ACSM Certifications earn the NCCA accreditation
ACSM Certifications earn the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA) Accreditation.
2004
December 01, 2004
ACSM creates Personal Trainer certification
XDecember 01, 2004 ACSM creates Personal Trainer certification
ACSM creates Personal Trainer certification.
2000
January 01, 2000
Publication of first Team Physician Consensus Conference Statement
XJanuary 01, 2000 Publication of first Team Physician Consensus Conference Statement
1999
March 01, 1999
Expansion of the ACSM National Center in Indianapolis completed
XMarch 01, 1999 Expansion of the ACSM National Center in Indianapolis completed
Renovation and expansion of the ACSM National Center in Indianapolis is completed.
January 01, 1999
ACSM holds the first International Team Physician Course
XJanuary 01, 1999 ACSM holds the first International Team Physician Course
ACSM holds the first International Team Physician Course.
1998
April 29, 1998
ACSM stages first ACSM's Health & Fitness Summit & Exposition
XApril 29, 1998 ACSM stages first ACSM's Health & Fitness Summit & Exposition
ACSM stages first ACSM's Health & Fitness Summit & Exposition in New Orleans, Louisiana.
1997
February 01, 1997
ACSM publishes the first issue of ACSM’s Health & Fitness Journal
XFebruary 01, 1997 ACSM publishes the first issue of ACSM’s Health & Fitness Journal
ACSM publishes the first issue of ACSM’s Health & Fitness Journal.
1996
December 01, 1996
ACSM creates the Alliance of Health and Fitness Professionals Membership category.
XDecember 01, 1996 ACSM creates the Alliance of Health and Fitness Professionals Membership category.
ACSM creates the Alliance of Health and Fitness Professional Membership category.
July 01, 1996
The Surgeon General’s Report on Physical Activity and Exercise is released, with ACSM members taking the prominent roles in authoring the report
XJuly 01, 1996 The Surgeon General’s Report on Physical Activity and Exercise is released, with ACSM members taking the prominent roles in authoring the report
The Surgeon General’s Report on Physical Activity and Exercise is released, with ACSM members taking the prominent roles in authoring the report.
January 01, 1996
ACSM and Williams & Wilkins establish the ACSM Certification Resource Center in Baltimore
XJanuary 01, 1996 ACSM and Williams & Wilkins establish the ACSM Certification Resource Center in Baltimore
ACSM and Williams & Wilkins establish the ACSM Certification Resource Center in Baltimore, Maryland.
1995
February 01, 1995
Physical Activity and Public Health – A Recommendation from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the American College of Sports Medicine is released
XFebruary 01, 1995 Physical Activity and Public Health – A Recommendation from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the American College of Sports Medicine is released
Physical Activity and Public Health – A Recommendation from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the American College of Sports Medicine is released.
1992
May 01, 1992
ACSM Research Development Office established at the National Center
XMay 01, 1992 ACSM Research Development Office established at the National Center
Board of Trustees approves the establishment of the ACSM Research Development Office at the National Center.
1990
November 14, 1990
ACSM Foundation establishes a research and educational endowment funds
XNovember 14, 1990
ACSM Foundation establishes a research and educational endowment funds
ACSM Foundation establishes a research endowment fund and an educational endowment fund.
1988
May 01, 1988
ACSM’s Resource Manual for Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription published
XMay 01, 1988 ACSM’s Resource Manual for Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription published
ACSM’s Resource Manual for Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription published
March 12, 1988
ACSM Team Physician Course launches
XMarch 12, 1988
ACSM Team Physician Course launches
ACSM launches ACSM Team Physician
SM Course
1984
December 29, 1984
ACSM National Center opens in Indianapolis, IN
XDecember 29, 1984 ACSM National Center opens in Indianapolis, IN
ACSM National Center opens in Indianapolis, Indiana.
1983
December 15, 1983
ACSM conducts official ground-breaking ceremonies for the National Center in Indianapolis
XDecember 15, 1983
ACSM conducts official ground-breaking ceremonies for the National Center in Indianapolis
ACSM conducts official ground-breaking ceremonies for the National Center in Indianapolis.
March 02, 1983
American College of Sports Medicine Foundation, Inc. becomes a registered corporation
XMarch 02, 1983
American College of Sports Medicine Foundation, Inc. becomes a registered corporation
American College of Sports Medicine Foundation, Inc. becomes a registered corporation.
1982
April 01, 1982
ACSM enters into first business agreement with industry
XApril 01, 1982 ACSM enters into first business agreement with industry
ACSM enters into first business agreement with industry.
1979
December 01, 1979
ACSM publishes first Opinion Statement
XDecember 01, 1979 ACSM publishes first Opinion Statement
ACSM publishes first Opinion Statement, “The Participation of the Female Athlete in Long-Distance Running.”
April 01, 1979
ACSM assumes responsibility for the publication of Exercise and Sport Sciences Reviews
XApril 01, 1979 ACSM assumes responsibility for the publication of Exercise and Sport Sciences Reviews
ACSM assumes responsibility for the publication of Exercise and Sport Sciences Reviews.
1976
July 01, 1976
ACSM conducts first Exercise Technician Certification Workshop
XJuly 01, 1976 ACSM conducts first Exercise Technician Certification Workshop
ACSM conducts first Exercise Technician Certification Workshop at the University of Wisconsin, LaCrosse.
1975
September 01, 1975
ACSM conducts first Exercise Leader Workshop in Aspen
XSeptember 01, 1975 ACSM conducts first Exercise Leader Workshop in Aspen
ACSM conducts first Exercise Leader Workshop in Aspen, Colorado.
June 01, 1975
ACSM conducts first Exercise Program Director’s Certification Conference
XJune 01, 1975 ACSM conducts first Exercise Program Director’s Certification Conference
ACSM conducts first Exercise Program Director’s Certification Conference at Penn State University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
May 01, 1975
First edition of ACSM’s Guidelines for Graded Exercise Testing and Exercise Prescription published
XMay 01, 1975
First edition of ACSM’s Guidelines for Graded Exercise Testing and Exercise Prescription published
Lea & Febiger publishes ACSM’s Guidelines for Graded Exercise Testing and Exercise Prescription in paperback — sells for $4.
April 01, 1975
First ACSM Position Statement published
XApril 01, 1975 First ACSM Position Statement published
Medicine and Science in Sports (MSS) publishes College’s first Position Statement on “Prevention of Heat Injuries During Distance Running;” also published in The Physician and Sportsmedicine and Sports Medicine Bulletin (SMB).
1974
December 01, 1974
MSS publishes "Policy Statement Regarding the Use of Human Subjects and Informed Consent”
XDecember 01, 1974 MSS publishes "Policy Statement Regarding the Use of Human Subjects and Informed Consent”
Medicine and Science in Sports (MSS) publishes “Policy Statement Regarding the Use of Human Subjects and Informed Consent” and standardized vocabulary for exercise and work.
1972
December 01, 1972
Workshop to create guidelines to ensure quality control in exercise takes place in Aspen
XDecember 01, 1972 Workshop to create guidelines to ensure quality control in exercise takes place in Aspen
ACSM sponsors workshop led by John Faulkner in Aspen, Colorado, to develop “guidelines to ensure quality control in exercise testing and rehabilitation programs” for cardiac patients.
1969
March 01, 1969
First issue of MSS publishes
XMarch 01, 1969
First issue of MSS publishes
ACSM publishes first issue of Medicine and Science in Sports; Bruno Balke is editor-in-chief.
1968
May 01, 1968
15th Annual Meeting hits key milestones
XMay 01, 1968 15th Annual Meeting hits key milestones
15th Annual Meeting is first to have exhibitors (9), external financial support, an evening Annual Awards Banquet, and simultaneous sessions.
1966
March 01, 1966
First College newsletter published
XMarch 01, 1966 First College newsletter published
College publishes first newsletter under the direction of Robert T. Clark, Jr., and Harding College, Searcy, Arkansas.
1965
July 01, 1965
National Office moves to the University of Wisconsin at Madison
XJuly 01, 1965 National Office moves to the University of Wisconsin at Madison
National Office moves from Ann Arbor to the University of Wisconsin in Madison, Wisconsin.
1964
June 30, 1964
National office moves to University of Michigan in Ann Arbor
XJune 30, 1964 National office moves to University of Michigan in Ann Arbor
Henry J. Montoye becomes new Executive Secretary; National Office moves to University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
1962
May 01, 1962
Southwest Chapter becomes the College’s first Regional Chapter
XMay 01, 1962 Southwest Chapter becomes the College’s first Regional Chapter
March 01, 1962
Journal of Sports Medicine and Physical Fitness becomes ACSM's official organ
XMarch 01, 1962 Journal of Sports Medicine and Physical Fitness becomes ACSM's official organ
ACSM identifies Journal of Sports Medicine and Physical Fitness as its official organ.
1961
July 01, 1961
Grover W. Mueller becomes first Executive Secretary and establishes office in Philadelphia
XJuly 01, 1961 Grover W. Mueller becomes first Executive Secretary and establishes office in Philadelphia
Grover W. Mueller becomes the first Executive Secretary and establishes first permanent ACSM office in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
1958
October 01, 1958
Internal Revenue Service grants College nonprofit status
XOctober 01, 1958 Internal Revenue Service grants College nonprofit status
1955
June 05, 1955
First Board of Trustees meeting
XJune 05, 1955
First Board of Trustees meeting
After ACSM incorporates in Washington, D.C., first Board of Trustees Meeting and official list of Charter Members set at 54 (included 11 Founders).
January 01, 1955
Name of organization changed to American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)
XJanuary 01, 1955 Name of organization changed to American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)
1954
May 01, 1954
Founding meeting
XMay 01, 1954
Founding meeting
Founding meeting in New York City during annual meeting of the American Association for Health, Physical Education, and Recreation (AAHPER); originally called the Federation of Sports Medicine. General Assembly of FIMS votes to invite the "American Chapter of FIMS" and its President, J.B. Wolffe for membership.