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 primary goals of the SWACSM regional chapter are to :
- Introduce students to the national organization - The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) by including graduate and undergraduate students in regional committee activities and research.
- Provide professional and educational meetings in sports medicine and exercise science on an annual basis.
- 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.
The Southwest Regional Chapter of The American College of Sports Medicine includes six states in its permanent charter granted in 1985.
- Arizona, California, Hawaii, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah.
News
ACSM 16th Health & Fitness Summit & Exposition
March 27-30, 2012
Paris Las Vegas
Las Vegas Nevada
For more information visit, www.acsmsummit.org
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Annual Meeting
31st Southwest ACSM Regional Meeting will be
October 19-20, 2012 at the Newport Beach Raddison, Newport Beach, California
For registration information and abstract submission, please check back in late summer 2012. |
