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Upcoming Events

2025 Central States Conference:
February 27-28
Fayetteville Public Library
401 W. Mountatin St.
Fayetteville, AR 72701

Abstract submission is now OPEN!

Nominations for the CSACSM Honor Award- Due January 1st, 2025

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Erin Holt PhD
President, Central States Chapter

Associate Dean
College of Arts and Sciences
Avila University
Kansas City, MO 64145
erin.holt@avila.edu

Krista Kezbers PhD
President-Elect, Central States Chapter

Senior Program Manager, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center

Oklahoma City, OK 73104
krista-kezbers@ouhsc.edu

Derek Crawford PhD
Past President, Central States Chapter

Assitant Professor of Exercise Science
University of Central Missouri

Department of Kinesiology

Warrensburg, MO 64093
dcrawford@ucmo.edu

Jason Wagganer PhD, FACSM, ACSM-CEP
Executive Director, Central States Chapter
Chairperson & Professor, Southeast Missouri State University
Department of Allied Health, Kinesiology, and Sport Sciences
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
jwagganer@semo.edu

About Us

The Central States Chapter of the American College of Sports Medicine is dedicated to the advancement of the mission of the American College of Sports Medicine through grass roots efforts to involve students and young professionals in the organization. In addition to educational opportunities, the Central States Chapter offers students opportunities for research grants and awards which enhances their development as future professionals. Professionals in the field are able to access professional development opportunities locally and gain access to professional service and networking with colleagues through the chapter's services.

Membership

The Central States Chapter offers unique opportunities to interact more directly and frequently with fellow sports medicine and exercise science professionals.

Cost

Professional Membership- $35
Student Membership- $15

Benefits

- Discounts to Chapter meetings and events
- Newsletter highlighting chapter events and news
- Opportunities to present at meetings, forums and events
- Access to student scholarship and award programs
- Opportunities to network with exercise science, sports medicine, clinical exercise, and allied health professionals
- Information regarding regional graduate programs, internships, and job opportunities