Founded in 1954, the ACSM is the largest sports medicine and exercise science organization in the world. More than 20,000 members around the globe are dedicated to advancing and integrating scientific research to provide educational and practical applications of exercise science and sports medicine.

ACSM members work in a wide range of medical specialties, allied health professions and scientific disciplines, and they are committed to the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of sports-related injuries and the advancement of the science of exercise.

ACSM works to keep people fit and healthy. Members promote physical activity, nutrition and the safe conduct of sports and exercise and are noted authorities in many medical, scientific and educational specialties, often serving as expert resources for policy makers and the media.

ACSM’s national center is located in Indianapolis, Ind., widely recognized as the amateur sports capital of the nation. Contact ACSM by phone at (317) 637-9200, or visit the Web site for detailed information: www.acsm.org.