1st International Virtual SymposiumSaturday, June 19, 2021
Brad Roy, Ph.D., FACSM was recently named editor-in-chief of ACSM's Health & Fitness Journal® and will begin his four-year term with the January/February 2016 issue. Dr. Roy is currently the executive director of the Summit Medical Fitness Center in Kalispell, Montana and also oversees numerous clinical services at Kalispell Regional Medical Center. He has a doctorate in clinical exercise physiology from Columbia Pacific University, a master’s degree in exercise physiology from San Diego State University and a bachelor's degree in physical education from Point Loma Nazarene University. A member of ACSM since 1985, he currently serves on the Executive Council of the Committee on Certification and Registry Boards (CCRB) and as committee chair for both the CCRB Certified Clinical Exercise Specialist Subcommittee and the Exercise is Medicine® Credential Committee. He also has served on various ACSM committees, including the Program Committee, Constitution, Bylaws and Operating Codes Committee and the Credentials Committee. Additionally, he has been an integral part of ACSM's Northwest regional chapter, having served six years on its executive board and as president in 1996. He also is an Associate Editor of the 11th edition of ACSM’s Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription.
Studies show that just 150 minutes/week of physical activity for adults can prevent and treat chronic diseases like cancer, type 2 diabetes and heart disease. The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) as the global authority in exercise science and sports medicine understands the scientifically proven health benefits of physical activity. That's why this leading non-profit educational organization co-launched Exercise is Medicine® (EIM) in 2007 with the goal of making physical activity assessment and promotion a standard in clinical care. This session will present the EIM’s long-term vision, which is for health care providers to routinely assess physical activity as a “vital sign” at every patient interaction, provide brief advice, and refer patients to evidence-based fitness resources. In this lecture, you will understand how important is for exercise professionals to stay connected with this global, multi-organizational movement to prevent disease and improve health.
