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American College of Sports Medicine Appoints Jennifer J. Heisz as Editor-in-Chief of Exercise, Sport, and Movement Journal

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Dr. Jennifer J. Heisz has been named the next Editor-in-Chief of Exercise, Sport, and Movement (ESM) journal, succeeding her former role as Interim EIC since 2023. Dr. Heisz, an Associate Professor at McMaster University, will assume official duties on January 1, 2026, leading the journal in ensuring scientific rigor and adherence to its mission and scope. The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) selected Dr. Heisz from a pool of candidates through a rigorous application and interview process, citing her extensive review and publication experience, as well as her work as Associate Editor and Interim EIC.

Key Takeaways:

  • Dr. Jennifer J. Heisz, Ph.D., has been appointed as the next Editor-in-Chief of Exercise, Sport, and Movement (ESM) journal, effective January 1, 2026.
  • Dr. Heisz is an Associate Professor at McMaster University, with extensive review and publication experience, including her book, Move the Body, Heal the Mind.
  • The ESM is an international, open access, peer-reviewed journal focusing on various aspects of exercise science and sports medicine.
  • Dr. Heisz will ensure the journal's mission and scope are considered during the recruitment, submission, and publication of articles, and that all articles are scientifically rigorous.
  • The ESM's scope encompasses scientific, clinical, public health, community, and policy topics related to sports and exercise medicine, exercise-related physiology, nutrition, metabolism, and physical fitness.
  • The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) is the largest sports medicine and exercise science organization in the world, with over 50,000 international, national, and regional members.

Statistics:

  • January 1, 2026:Date Dr. Jennifer J. Heisz assumes official duties as Editor-in-Chief of ESM.
  • 2023: Year Dr. Heisz began serving as Interim EIC of ESM.
  • Over 50,000: Number of international, national, and regional members in the American College of Sports Medicine.

Sources:

  • American College of Sports Medicine (https://acsm.org/).
  • Contify.com (https://www.contify.com/articles/health-care).
  • McMaster University (http://www.mcmaster.ca/).
  • American College of Sports Medicine (www.acsm.org).

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