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ACSM Southwest Chapter

Welcome to our regional chapter website!

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 Southwest Regional Chapter of The American College of Sports Medicine includes six states in its permanent charter granted in 1985. The states include: Arizona, California, Hawaii, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah.

The primary goals of the SWACSM regional chapter are to:

1) Introduce students to the national organization
2) Provide professional and educational meetings in sports medicine and exercise science on an annual basis.
3) 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.

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Events

2025 SWACSM Annual Meeting

Check back for details. 

News

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Membership Benefits

Membership

Professional Membership

A Professional Member holds a degree in sports medicine, exercise science, or a related field, or works in a related profession.
$35
$ 35
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Student Membership

Applies to undergraduate (full load) and graduate students (at least half load) in a field related to sports medicine or exercise science.
$65
$ 15
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To renew your chapter membership, please navigate to ACSM’s My Memberships page. You can renew your membership within 90 days of your expiration date.

Chapter Sponsor

Chapter Leadership

Ben Yaspelkis III, PhD, FACSM
Executive Director
ben.yaspelkis@csun.edu
Kenneth Vitale, MD, FACSM, FAAPMR, CAQSM
President
James Navalta, PhD, FACSM
President-Elect
james.navalta@unlv.edu
Jenevieve Roper, PhD, FACSM
Past-President
Trevor Gillum PhD, FACSM
Regional Chapter Representative
Jeffrey Bernard, PhD, FACSM
Member at Large | Abstract and Awards Committee
Matthew Seeley, PhD, FACSM
Member at Large | Abstract & Awards Committee
Zachary Zenko, PhD, FACSM
Member at Large | Communications Committee
Steve Machek, PhD, CSCS
Member at Large | Communications Committee
Fabiano Amorim, PhD
Member at Large | Abstract & Awards Committee
Robert Musci, PhD
Marketing Director
Christian Faltos
Student Representative