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Return to Play—Transitioning from Rehabilitation to Strength and Conditioning with the Football Athlete

February 25, 2019by Adrian Terrell Dixon, DPT, ATC, CSCS and Taylor Q Porter, MS, CSCS

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Due to the high contact and intensity of football, injuries to the players are inevitable. Strength and conditioning coaches play a vital role in the athlete’s process of return to sport. This article is a detailed outline of the solutions that are involved with transitioning a football player from rehabilitation to strength and conditioning back to the field.

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May 17, 2018by Bryan Doo, CSCS

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The Interaction Between Metabolic Disorders and Personal Trainers

April 6, 2018by Alexis Batrakoulis, MS, CSCS, RCPT*E

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With the current rise in overweight individuals, obesity, prediabetes, and diabetes, the role of qualified personal trainers is absolutely crucial for creating a more active and healthy society.

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Psychological and Motivational Techniques

October 1, 2018by NSCA's Essentials of Tactical Strength and Conditioning

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This book excerpt reviews the psychological principal of the self-determination theory (SDT) and its role in motivation and how this can be used in a tactical setting.

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Considerations for Training Sedentary Populations

September 21, 2023by Gary Stebbing, PGDIP, CSCS

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This article identifies considerations and practical training ideas for training sedentary populations.

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Microdosing and the Tactical Athlete – Considerations and Opportunities for Time-Critical Performance

January 20, 2023by Daniel James Bunyan, CSCS, TSAC-F

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This article explains the potential benefits of microdosing training with tactical athletes.

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Female Athlete Triad for the General Population

October 27, 2025by Kyle Ryan, PhD, CSCS,*D, TSAC-F, RSCC*D, USAW II, and Lou Maquaire

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This PTQ article shares strategies for personal trainers about the treatment and prevention of the female athlete triad. Visit NSCA online to read more on youth fitness and health news.

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The Perception and Progression of the Female Athlete

June 20, 2018by Natajah Garcia and Alice Garza, Andres Garza, and Alyssa Gonzalez

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Female athletes in the United States have made great progress in sports since Title IX was enacted in 1972. Despite the progress they have made, female athletes have yet to gain full recognition for their athleticism and their achievements. The purpose of this article is to break down the stigma female athletes have received over the years and shine light on the differences that make female athletes a reward to train.

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Benefits of Flexibility Training

May 18, 2018by NSCA's Essentials of Personal Training, Second Edition

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Flexibility training is important because of the role that flexibility plays in improving movement performance and reducing the opportunity for injury. Learn more about the role of flexibility training in this exclusive excerpt from the book NSCA's Essentials of Personal Training, Second Edition, published by Human Kinetics.

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Traditional Versus Minimalist Footwear—Injury Concerns

April 7, 2018by Andy Chassé MS

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When it comes to traditional versus minimalist footwear, there are many considerations for injury risk. This article weighs the risks and benefits of both types of footwear from focusing on current literature on the subject.

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