Science Spotlight | August 2026 Highlights
ACSM journal sites have been updated!The ACSM journal websites have a new look and features. You can now find issue highlights from the Editors-in-Chief and featured articles about journal websites, along. . .
ACSM journal sites have been updated!The ACSM journal websites have a new look and features. You can now find issue highlights from the Editors-in-Chief and featured articles about journal websites, along with the latest information about journal initiatives, calls for papers, and more. Access to all the ACSM journals can be found here:ACSM JournalsCongratulations to the ACSM journals for top impact factor ratings!In June 2026, new Journal Impact Factors (JIFs) were released with several ACSM journals climbing in value. JIF is one of several metrics that can be used to help judge the quality of a journal with higher JIFs representing a higher journal quality. JIFs measure citations in a year to articles published in the journal in the two prior years. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise®andExercise and Sport Sciences Reviewsranked in the top 20 of 136 journals. Congratulations to all the ACSM journals for their scientific impact!ACSM’s Health and Fitness Journal®=1. 9Current Sports Medicine Reports= 1. 4Exercise and Sport Sciences Reviews®= 5. 2Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise= 4. 0Translational Journal of the American College of Sports Medicine= 3. 0Call for oral sessions and poster abstracts to the 2027 Female Athlete ConferenceThe 8th Biennial International Female Athlete Conference (FAC) is officially open. The in-person conference will be held June 16 – 18th at the Seaport Hotel in Boston, MA with on-demand content available from June 28 through September 30, 2027. Founded in 2013 by Kate Ackerman, MD, MPH, FACSM, the Female Athlete Conference was the first academic and medical conference dedicated to the female athlete. The scientific committee welcomes submissions that advance the health, well-being, and performance of female athletes, including research and clinical symposia, panel discussions, and other educational formats, as well as poster abstracts presenting original research. Submissions from researchers, physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, nurses, psychologists, social workers, athletic trainers, dietitians, physical therapists, policymakers, coaches, athletes, parents, and other professionals are encouraged. Key dates:October 1st 2026: Submission deadline (11:59pmEDT)December 1st 2026: Acceptance notificationsJanuary 2027: Conference registrations opensJune 16 – 18th 2027: In-person conferenceJune 28- September 30, 2027: On-demand conferenceFull submission guidelines, including proposal requirements, learning objectives, and formatting details, are available onthe FAC website. Questions? Reach out toinfo@femaleathleteconference. comPhysical Activity Alliance Newsletter and Promoting Physical Activity in the workplace resourcesThe mission of the Physical Activity Alliance (PAA) is to lead efforts to create, support, and advocate policy and system changes that enable all Americans to enjoy physically active lives. The PAAJuly 2026 newsletteris now available with access to thePAA Promoting Physical Activity in the Workplace – 2026 resource guideincluded. Visit thePAA websitefor more information.