To educate and empower professionals to advance the science and practice of health and human performance.
ACSM invests in the future of sports medicine and exercise science by offering research and travel awards to its members, including students and professionals who meet the eligibility criteria. The program underscores supporting educational endeavors and advancing research in the field. The Charles M. Tipton Student Research Award, in particular, recognizes students for outstanding research projects in exercise science, offering various forms of support for those selected, including coverage of expenses related to attending the ACSM Annual Meeting.