Programs & Opportunities

Learn about available programs, job opportunities, grants and more.

The Northland region has many exercise science programs available that specialize in various topics such as exercise physiology, dietetics, athletic training, and sport psychology.

ACSM and Northland ACSM offer opportunities to present your research and receive awards. Scholarships are also available.

Black Hills State University

Exercise Science

The College of St. Scholastica

Exercise Physiology

Concordia University, St. Paul

Exercise Science (online)
Exercise Science

Minnesota State University, Mankato

Exercise Science

Minnesota State University, Moorhead

Exercise Science 

North Dakota State University

Exercise Science

Northern State University

Human Performance

South Dakota State University

Exercise Science

University of Mary

Exercise Science

University of Minnesota Duluth

Exercise & Rehabilitation Sciences


If you would like your institution listed on this page, please contact the chapter office at: northland.chapter.acsm@gmail.com

Awards and Grants

Research Awards

NLACSM Student Research Awards

Students are awarded for their presentations during the Spring Tutorial Northland ACSM Meeting.

Charles M. Tipton National Student Research Award

ACSM awards one student each year for their involvement in an outstanding research project. Learn more about the Charles M. Tipton National Student Research Award.

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President’s Cup Competition

2026 at Annual Meeting in Salt Lake City. 

The ACSM President’s Cup competition provides an opportunity for students to display their research and compete against some of the top student researchers across the country. Competitors will present their work via a 5 minute talk followed by a Q&A with the judges.

Guidelines for 2026 ACSM President’s Cup at Annual Meeting

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Scholarships & Grants

ACSM National Grants & Awards

ACSM offers several grants and awards for students. View the complete list of ACSM National opportunities.