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First Responder Research Column January 2025 - The Impact of PPE on First Responders' Performance
July 1, 2025by Sarah Lanham, MS, CSCS,*D, and Mark Abel, PhD, CSCS,*D, TSAC-F,*D
This article from TSAC 76, describes first responder wellness and the effects of PPE on occupational performance. Visit NSCA online to learn about exercise science and tactical fitness.
TSAC Facilitators Exercise Science Program design Testing and Evaluation Client Consultation|Assessment Safety Professional Development
Core Exercises for Ice Hockey
May 22, 2018by Developing the Core
Focusing on developing the core muscles in a strength and conditioning program for ice hockey players can improve performance of movements on the ice.
Coaches Exercise Science Program design
Tactical Fitness Research 2018
February 18, 2019by Guy D. Leahy, MEd, CSCS,*D
This article is a review of the research relating to the tactical population from presentations and research from the 65th Annual Meeting of the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM).
TSAC Facilitators Exercise Science
Tests of Core Muscle Power
May 21, 2018by Developing the Core
This article describes two different methods for testing core muscle power. Both of the described methods utilize medicine ball throws.
Coaches Testing and Evaluation
Training Program Considerations for Endurance Runners
May 22, 2018by NSCA's Guide to Program Design
This article contains examples of how to periodize training programs to help aerobic endurance athletes reach their peak condition at the appropriate time of the year.
Coaches Exercise Science Program design
Football-Specific Speed Drills
May 22, 2018by Developing Speed
This article presents two football-specific speed drills in detail—the single-leg box explosion and the mountain climber.
Coaches Exercise Science Exercise Technique
Factors Determining Agility: Speed
June 8, 2018by Developing Agility and Quickness
Acceleration is the rate of change in velocity, so this phase of sprinting is critical for changing directions as rapidly and efficiently as possible. Optimal technique for linear sprinting in the acceleration phase involves four factors that maximize stride length and frequency.
Coaches Exercise Science Exercise Technique
Body Composition in Football Players
March 25, 2019by Tyler Bosch
Body composition is an important physical characteristic to consider for football players and their performance. Tyler Bosch goes over the various methods of measuring body composition, what the numbers really mean, and how they can be used to develop a player's training.
Coaches Exercise Science Testing and Evaluation
Effective Deceleration Technique for Court and Field Sports
May 22, 2018by Developing Speed
Deceleration in court and field sports, such as football and soccer, is an important component of speed and agility. This book excerpt looks at how to train for effective deceleration.
Coaches Exercise Science Exercise Technique
5 Reaction Drills to Build Quickness
May 22, 2018by Developing Agility and Quickness
This book excerpt provides examples of quickness drills that may improve the ability to identify a specific stimulus and to respond quickly and appropriately.
Coaches Exercise Technique Program design
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