Exercise is Medicine®: A Global Health Initiative

The vision of Exercise is Medicine® (EIM), a global health initiative managed by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), is to make physical activity assessment and promotion a standard in clinical care, connecting health care with evidence-based physical activity resources for people everywhere and of all abilities.

EIM encourages physicians and other health care providers to include physical activity when designing treatment plans and to refer patients to evidence-based exercise programs and qualified exercise professionals. EIM is committed to the belief that physical activity promotes optimal health and is integral in the prevention and treatment of many medical conditions.

Support for the Exercise is Medicine® Initiative is provided by:

LATEST NEWS FROM EIM

Bridging Exercise and Oncology: My Journey in Research and Community Impact
When people hear that I received my Master’s in Clinical Exercise Physiology, they have no idea what I really do. This gives me the unique opportunity to share the details of my career path in exercise oncology research.  When I began my college career as a student-athlete, I had no idea what I wanted to […] 
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Implementing Physical Activity Referral Scheme Standards: Lessons from Scotland
Physical Activity Referral Schemes (PARS) in the United Kingdom mainly involve healthcare professionals referring patients with a range of health conditions to leisure providers (providers of local government leisure services or charitable services). Schemes include an individualized consultation, followed by a supervised physical activity (PA) program and are usually 10-16 weeks long. In Scotland, 32 […] 
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Recap | Exercise is Medicine: Translating Science into Action
Recap | Exercise is Medicine: Translating Science into Action On Oct, 17, the University of Arkansas (UofA) hosted an evening symposium as part of the College of Education and Health Professions’ WE CARE Speaker Series. This event was meant to raise awareness about the Exercise is Medicine® (EIM) initiative and inspire current health and exercise […] 
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