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Choosing Exercises—“The Crunch”
April 8, 2018by Brad J. Schoenfeld, PhD, CSCS,*D, CSPS,*D, NSCA-CPT,*D, FNSCA and Stuart McGill, PhD
Should personal trainers include the crunch exercise in an exercise program? The answer should always be, “it depends;” however, arriving at the best answer requires a process.
Personal trainers Exercise Technique Program design
Assessing Speed and Agility Related to Sport Performance
May 23, 2018by NSCA's Guide to Tests and Assessments
This article presents information about assessing speed and agility in a controlled environment with a test that is similar to the actual demands of a specific sport.
Coaches Testing and Evaluation
The Development of Strength and Conditioning within Domestic Cricket in Pakistan—A Personal Perspective
This is my story of how a strength and conditioning coach influenced not only one of Pakistan’s up and coming cricket team’s approach to fitness and lifestyle, but also that of the wider community.
Coaches Program design
NSCA’s Coaching Podcast, Episode 20: Michael Doscher
Michael Doscher from Valdosta State University talks to the NSCA Head Strength and Conditioning Coach, Scott Caulfield, about how to thrive for many years at one institution and work well with those around you, as well as how strength coaches should be evaluated.
Coaches Professional Development
Practical Methods for the Strength and Conditioning Coach to Develop Student-Athlete Leadership—Part II
June 20, 2018by Michael Kasales, MA, CSCS, RSCC, USAW-2, FMS
This article is the second part of a two-part series that considers the potential role strength and conditioning coaches have in developing student-athlete leadership.
Coaches Organization and Administration Professional Development
Back to Basics: 3 Steps of the Initial Consultation
June 20, 2018by Joni Boyd, PhD, CSCS and Nicole Swank, MS
Developing a truly successful program involves several layers that the personal trainer must address with time, competence, and critical thinking. A thorough and complete initial consultation can ensure that the personal trainer has all the data that they need to design a program that is time-efficient and successful.
Coaches Exercise Science
Performance through Durability: Integrating Strength and Conditioning in a Sports Performance Department
May 9, 2018by Ted Perlak, CSCS, RSCC*D
The ability of strength and conditioning professionals to bridge the gap between sports medicine and coaching is the focus of this session from the NSCA’s 2016 Coaches Conference. Coach Ted Perlak explains why coaches should take into account the “why” and the “how” more so than the “what.”
Coaches Exercise Science Program design Professional Development
NSCA’s Coaching Podcast, Episode 73: Jeff Connors
Jeff Connors, who retired after a staggering 31-year collegiate coaching career, talks to the former NSCA Head Strength and Conditioning Coach, Scott Caulfield, about being a servant to athletes and contributing to their lives. Topics under discussion include “surviving” head coaching changes, learning from others in the field, and using his coaching experiences to write books.
Coaches Professional Development
Speed and Agility Testing Process
May 22, 2018by Developing Agility and Quickness
In order to ensure consistent and accurate results, coaches must take certain steps to ensure proper data collection. It is also important to establish sound protocols prior to testing.
Coaches Organization and Administration Testing and Evaluation
Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (Reds) – Awareness, Identification, and Management
November 19, 2025by Ava Stratman, and Jeffrey Hartman, PhD, CSCS, NSCA-CPT
This NSCA Coach article aims to equip coaches, athletic trainers, and support staff with the knowledge and tools necessary to manage REDs among college athletes. Visit NSCA online to read more on mental health and sport performance.
Coaches Exercise Science Nutrition Testing and Evaluation Client Consultation|Assessment Safety Basic Pathophysiology and Science of Health Status or Condition, Disorder, or Disease Professional Development
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