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October 25th -26th, 2024  
Orange County, California   

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ACSM Statement on COVID-19 Vaccine

Jan. 27, 2021

As a trusted champion for health, ACSM supports science, the use of science in public policy and the use of the COVID-19 vaccination to control the pandemic and save lives. We encourage our members and certified professionals, as well as the public, to get the vaccine when it is made available.   

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The University of New Mexico is now accepting applications for an open position in our Exercise Science program; the appointment starts in August 2024.  We are looking for an Assistant/Associate Professor in Exercise Science who has a clinical background as well as expertise in exercise testing and prescription. Please click HERE for more details.

ACSM Aging Interest Group/Strategic Health Initiative on Aging 2023 Student and Post-Doctoral Fellow Research Awards.  More information can be found in the document below. 
Watch Dr. Sarah Camhi's Brown Bag Series in Science lecture: Metabolically Healthy Obesity: Can We Really Be Obese and Healthy?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vao0_y4_43g



Exciting Opportunities in the UNM Exercise Science Program – Academic year 2024-2025 

The UNM Exercise Science Graduate Program is actively seeking motivated and talented doctoral applicants who would enjoy our collegial and collaborative working environment and be an excellent fit for our program. 

We are offering one-year renewable funding, including a stipend, tuition coverage, and health insurance. We are particularly interested in welcoming strong candidates with a passion for the following research areas: 

Environmental and Occupation Physiology (heat and hypoxia) 
Exercise immunology
Cancer Cachexia
Skeletal muscle physiology 
Exercise training protocols 
Aging and sarcopenia 
Special populations (obese, diabetics, heart failure, cancer)
Resistance exercise
Exercise and phototherapy 

 For more details or inquiries, please do not hesitate to reach out to Dr. Ann Gibson, the graduate program coordinator, at alg@unm.edu.

 


Job Postings:

The Kinesiology (KINE) Department at California State University, San Bernardino invites applications from a diverse group of qualified individuals for a Palm Desert Campus (PDC) tenure-track position with an expertise in Exercise Science at the Assistant Professor level, with a focus on Biomechanics, Motor Control, and/or Motor Learning to begin August 2023.  Click HERE for more information. 

About Us

About SWACSM

As a regional chapter, our primary purpose is to work with the national organization, The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) "....to promote and integrate scientific research, education, and practical applications of sports medicine and exercise science to maintain and enhance physical performance, fitness, health and quality of life."  The Southwest Regional Chapter of The American College of Sports Medicine includes six states in its permanent charter granted in 1985. The states include: Arizona, California, Hawaii, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah.

The primary goals of the SWACSM regional chapter are to:

1) Introduce students to the national organization
2) Provide professional and educational meetings in sports medicine and exercise science on an annual basis.
3) Introduce non-member professionals (Exercise Scientists, Physical Therapists, Physicians, Nurses, Athletic Trainers, Aerobics and Dance Instructors, Personal Trainers, Fitness and Health Instructors) to SWACSM and the ACSM.

Chapter Sponsors

ParvoMedics

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Membership

The Southwest Regional Chapter boasts a membership of approximately 1,300 professionals and students. Numerous services are provided by the SWACSM chapter to the region and its members.

- Membership Benefits and Services
- Annual 2-day professional meeting on scientific, clinical, and practical aspects of exercise science and sports medicine
- Biannual newsletter
- Opportunity to submit an abstract for professional presentation at annual meeting
- Career Services and Student Breakfast offered for all students who attend the annual meeting
- Access regional information on internship and graduate programs
- Clinical Health Promotion regional network for students and professionals
- Student Research Awards given based upon peer-reviewed evaluation of a manuscript and slide presentation at SWACSM annual meeting

Professional Member- $35
A professional Member possesses an earned degree in a field related to sports medicine or exercise science, or to those with a degree working in a field related to sports medicine or exercise science.

Student Member - $15
Applies to undergraduate (full load) and graduate students (at least half load) in a field related to sports medicine or exercise science.

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Chapter Leadership

Ben Yaspelkis III

Ben Yaspelkis III, PhD, FACSM

Executive Director
Kenneth Vitale

Kenneth Vitale, MD, FACSM, FAAPMR, CAQSM

President
Navalta, James

James Navalta, PhD, FACSM

President-Elect
Jeneviev Roper

Jenevieve Roper, PhD, FACSM

Past-President
Trevor Gillum

Trevor Gillum PhD, FACSM

Regional Chapter Representative
Jeffrey Bernard

Jeffrey Bernard, PhD, FACSM

Member at Large | Abstract and Awards Committee

Matthew Seeley, PhD, FACSM

Member at Large | Abstract & Awards Committee
Zachary Zenko

Zachary Zenko, PhD, FACSM

Member at Large | Communications Committee

Steve Machek, PhD, CSCS

Member at Large | Communications Committee

Fabiano Amorim, PhD

Member at Large | Abstract & Awards Committee

Robert Musci, PhD

Marketing Director

Christian Faltos

Student Representative