2026 Athletes Through the Ages

February 27, 2026 to February 28, 2026

This is the clinical track conference part of the American College of Sports Medicine Southeast Track. This is focused for practicing physicians, medical students, residents and fellows interested in the field of sports medicine.

Target Audience

Orthopedics, Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, and Sports Medicine

  • Practicing Physicians, Fellows, Residents
  • Allied Health, Fellows, Medical Students, Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, Residents, Physical Therapists

Learning Objectives

As a result of participating in this activity, learners will...

  • Have increased awareness of chronic conditions in relation to exercise.
  • Understand the aging process in physically active male and female individuals.
  • Know how to treat osteoporosis in athletes.
  • Be able to promote healthy aging habits that can impact longevity.

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Competencies this activity addresses: 
Medical knowledge
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 11.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
    The University of South Carolina School of Medicine Greenville designates this live activity for a maximum of 11.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

    The University of South Carolina School of Medicine Greenville is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
  • 11.50 Attendance
Registration opens: 
02/18/2026
Claim credit by: 
04/01/2026
Event starts: 
02/27/2026 - 11:00am EST
Event ends: 
02/28/2026 - 1:00pm EST
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Activity program
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2026
11:00 amClinical Crossover LectureDr. Ken Barnes
12:30 pmWelcome and AnnouncementsDr. Kimberly Kaiser
Symposium: The Pediatric Athlete
12:35 pmYouth Sport SpecializationDr. Shane Hudnall
1:05 pmPediatric Sport-Specific HighlightsDr. Vickie Nelson
1:35 pmDiabetes in AthletesDr. Will Ellis
2:05 pmQuestions and Discussion
2:15 pmBREAK
Symposium: Mental Health in the Pediatric Athlete
2:30 pmPerformance-Enhancing SubstancesDr. Kimberly Kaiser
3:00 pm Sport PerformanceDr. Shea Fontana and Dr. Bailey Nevels
3:45 pmCase #1 
4:00 pmCase #2 
4:15 pmCase #3 
Symposium: Pre-Exercise Screening
4:30 pmUniversal EKG ScreeningDr. Ken Barnes
5:00 pmExercise After Joint ReplacementDr. Scott Magnes
5:30 pmQuestions and Discussion
Reception immediately to follow
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2026
8:00 amWelcome and AnnouncementsDr. Kimberly Kaiser
8:05 amReadiness for Sport and ExerciseDr. Diego Riveros
Symposium: The Master's Athlete
8:35 amThe Aging FemaleDr. Kathleen Roberts
9:05 amThe Aging MaleDr. M. Kolt Pruitt
9:35 amOsteoperosis in AthletesDr. Kiran Mullur
10:05 amQuestions and Discussion
10:15 amBREAK
Symposium: Master's Athlete Sport-Specific Highlights
10:30 amPickleballDr. Bret Jacobs
10:50 amGolfDr. Brent Messick
11:10 amQuestions and Discussion
11:15 amCase #4 
11:30 amCase #5 
11:45 amCase #6 
12:00 pmCase #7 
12:15 pmCase #8 
12:30 pmVoting Best Case, Adjourn
Greenville, SC 29605
United States

The University of South Carolina School of Medicine Greenville designates this enduring activity for a maximum of 11.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

The University of South Carolina School of Medicine Greenville is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

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Available Credit

  • 11.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
    The University of South Carolina School of Medicine Greenville designates this live activity for a maximum of 11.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

    The University of South Carolina School of Medicine Greenville is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
  • 11.50 Attendance
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This activity will be held on February 27-28, 2026. At the conclusion of the activity, please return to this page, click the 'Take Course' button, and proceed through the course using the buttons at the bottom of the page or the course progress toolbar on the left in order to move through the outline and complete the required evaluation and attestation in order to claim your credit.

If you have any questions, please reach out to the CME Team at [email protected].