During the month of February, ACSM takes part in celebrating Black History Month to recognize the innumerable contributions Black people have made not only to American culture as a whole, but to the fields of sports medicine and exercise in particular.
We are proud to feature ACSM members who have made significant contributions to both the college and to the field, as well as highlight work and research being done to address health inequities that disproportionately affect communities of color.
ACSM understands that there is more work to be done to make our fields both diverse and inclusive. We also take this opportunity to recognize the contributions of ACSM members serving the college on diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, and their on-going work in this area.
When NiCole Keith, Ph.D., FACSM, was elected the 64th president of the American College of Sports Medicine (2020-2021), she became the first person of color to hold that position in the college’s history.
Antronette (Toni) Yancey, M.D., MPH, was a champion of public health and public health education throughout her successful career. She received ACSM’s Citation award in 2014.
Learn about ACSM’s DEI programs and initiatives from the members who have been instrumental in their development and ongoing operations, and from those who have benefited from them.
This session explores the physiology of hydration through an integrated lens—examining how carbohydrate, sodium, flavor, and fluid interact to influence intake, absorption, retention, and performance. We’ll review current research on fluid balance, osmotic drivers, and palatability, highlighting mechanisms that underpin voluntary intake and thermoregulation. Attendees will gain insight into individualized strategies, including sweat profiling and timing approaches, to optimize euhydration and mitigate performance decrements associated with >2% body-mass loss. Practical applications will be linked to laboratory- and field-based research, ensuring translation from bench to field. This pre-conference equips you with evidence-based tools to support athlete hydration across diverse environments and sporting contexts.
