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TSAC—Reducing the Risk of Injury—Dual-Tasking Effects on Balance and Gait
July 24, 2020by Rod Pope, PhD
This article is part of a continuing series on practical, evidence-based approaches to reducing the risk of injury while developing tactical strength and conditioning.
TSAC Facilitators Program design
Acceleration vs. Maximum Speed
June 15, 2018by Developing Speed
Acceleration and maximum speed are terms used in speed development programs, and when developing a program, it is vital to differentiate between the two. This allows coaches to target their training to the capacity most important in their own sport.
Coaches Exercise Science
History of Fitness Testing in Tactical Occupations
June 8, 2018by NSCA's Essentials of Tactical Strength and Conditioning
Physical assessments have evolved as a result of developments in scientific research, equipment loads, operational environments, and doctrine.
TSAC Facilitators Testing and Evaluation
Squat Loading Position Considerations Based on Clients’ Needs
July 1, 2024by Brandon Hyatt, MS, CSCS
This article will analyze and compare squats with different loading positions to draw out practical applications for the personal trainer.
Personal trainers Exercise Science Program design
Match Load, Positions, Formations, and Injury Susceptibility in Collegiate Men's Soccer
May 13, 2025by Ethan Byrnes, Maren Clark, Rebecca Downey, DPT, And Erin Choice, PhD, CSCS, CPSS
NSCA Coach 11.3 is an exercise research article providing strength coaches, considerations to design effective sports performance programs for collegiate soccer.
Coaches Exercise Science Exercise Technique Program design Organization and Administration Testing and Evaluation Client Consultation|Assessment Basic Pathophysiology and Science of Health Status or Condition, Disorder, or Disease
"Get Up and Go" Drill for Rugby Players
May 22, 2018by Developing Speed
The aim of the get up and go drill for rugby players is to develop the ability to accelerate from a low body position, which is especially important when accelerating into a potential contact situation.
Coaches Exercise Science Exercise Technique
Change of Direction Speed Drill Adaptation
May 13, 2019by Developing Agility and Quickness, Second Edition: pp. 134 – 136
This book excerpt is from Developing Agility and Quickness, Second Edition and goes over change of direction drills to help with speed and power development as well as an athletes cognitive and decision making skills.
Coaches Program design
Catecholamines
June 14, 2018by Essentials of Strength and Conditioning 4th Edition With Web Resource
The catecholamines—primarily epinephrine, but also norepinephrine and dopamine—are secreted by the adrenal medulla and are important for the acute expression of strength and power because the hormones act as central motor stimulators and peripheral vascular dilators to enhance enzyme systems and calcium release in muscle.
Coaches Exercise Science
How to Create Systems to Successfully Run Your Gym
May 8, 2018by Doug Sheppard, NSCA-CPT, RKC
In this session from the NSCA’s 2017 Personal Trainers Conference, Doug Sheppard explains simple tips that studio/gym owners can utilize immediately to improve efficiency in management and operations. Learn about common errors of studio/gym owners and how to avoid them.
Personal trainers Organization and Administration Professional Development
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