According to its website, the ACSM promotes and integrates scientific research, education, and practical applications of sports medicine and exercise science to maintain and enhance physical performance, fitness, health, and quality of life.

2002 ACSM partners include Gatorade, the Gatorade Sports Science Institute, Pfizer, Pharmacia, Reebok, Aircast, Ajinomoto (Amino Vital), Performance Health/Biofreeze, California Dried Plum Board, Chiron Corporation, EAS (Experimental & Applied Sciences), HealtheTech, LifeFitness, Mars, Incorporated, Merck, Medtronic Physio-Control, National Dairy Council, New Lifestyles, Pfizer, Pharmacia, Pharmanex, Procter & Gamble, Shape Magazine, Theraband, Wyeth Pharmaceuticals. (http://www.acsm.org/partnerships/partner_spotlight.htm; accessed 2/24/03)