In 1990, the Georgia Association of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation began sponsoring the Heart of Gold Games. Cardiac rehabilitation programs from around the state sent teams to compete in several events. This concept led to the creation of the AACVPR International Heart & Lung Games of 2003 and 2006. The evolution continued as the name "ACSM World Heart Games" was adopted and participation from teams across the United States was established.
The ACSM World Heart Games provide two days of safe, fun and relational competition for those who have experienced a cardiopulmonary event or live with risk factors. The team-based and individual events foster a competitive spirit and a healthy lifestyle. Join us for the 2025 ACSM World Heart Games, taking place June 20–21 on the beautiful campus of Piedmont University & Tallulah Falls School in Habersham County, Georgia
| Team-Based Events |
| Bean Bag Toss/Cornhole |
| Golf (two-man scramble) |
| Pickleball (doubles) |
| Tennis (doubles) |
| Volleyball |
| Individual Events |
| Basketball |
| Bowling |
| Disc Golf |
| Game of Knowledge |
| Golf Putting |
| Pickleball |
| Prediction Walk, Jog, Airdyne Bike, Nustep, Row and Swim |
| Racquetball |
| Soccer Shoot (men's & women's) |
| Softball Throw (men's & women's) |
| Table Tennis |
| Tennis |
AACVPR is proud to provide financial support to a program team that is committed to attending the 2022 World Heart Games in Habersham County, Georgia. This scholarship is intended for teams consisting of program staff and patients who will actively fundraise and raise support to offset the costs of attending this unique event. The scholarship may be used to help defray the costs of travel, lodging, and expenses to/from the event. Five $1,000 scholarships are available to teams of two or more athletes. Applications will be reviewed and winners will be selected by the AACVPR Executive Committee/Awards Committee based on criteria listed on the application form. Deadline for submission has been extended to April 11, 2025.
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