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Catch-22—Why Fundamental Motor Skills are so Important
April 21, 2018by Rick Howard, MEd, CSCS,*D
The purpose of this article is to highlight the 22 fundamental motor skills and offer practical suggestions for implementing fundamental motor skill training into an activity plan.
Coaches Exercise Technique Program design
Teaching Focus: A Personal Perspective
June 11, 2018by Johnny Gillespie, CSCS, NSCA-CPT
The constant presence of technology can train the mind to be in a constant state of reactivity and unease. Personal trainers can help their clients improve performance by teaching them how to focus.
Personal trainers Exercise Science
Commitment to the Profession - Time to Step Up or Step Out
April 12, 2018by Robert C. Linkul, MS, CSCS,*D, NSCA-CPT,*D, RCPT*D, FNSCA
Professional standards can differ from gym-to-gym, studio-to-studio, and personal trainer-to-personal trainer, but all professional personal trainers can benefit from focusing on specific goals.
Personal trainers Organization and Administration Professional Development
Applying Dumbbell Exercises to Football Players’ Training Programs
April 19, 2018by Allen R. Hedrick, MA, CSCS,*D, RSCC*E, FNSCA
This article describes how to use dumbbell exercises in the training programs for football athletes. It includes sample programs for skill position athletes and big skill position athletes.
Coaches Exercise Technique Program design
Importance of Core Development for Soccer Players
May 23, 2025by Agustin Garcia Jr., and Jeffrey Hartman, PhD, CSCS, NSCA-CPT
The purpose of this article is to examine the critical role of core stability in soccer performance.
Coaches Exercise Science Nutrition Exercise Technique Program design Testing and Evaluation
Determinants of Running Speed
May 21, 2018by Developing Speed
Two factors that determine running speed are stride cadence and stride length. Because athletes propel themselves forward only when their foot is in contact with the ground, the stance phase of the running stride should be the focus of speed enhancement programs.
Coaches Exercise Science
Strength and Conditioning Considerations for the Elite Ten-Pin Bowler
April 20, 2018by Jit Hwee Julian Lim, MS, CSCS
The modern game of ten-pin bowling requires an athlete to have high levels of physical preparedness to excel. This article includes a sample training program that may improve bowling performance.
Coaches Exercise Technique Program design
How to Establish Trust with Your Clientele and Achieving Long-Term Success
March 4, 2020by Jenna Werking, CSCS, CSPS
The purpose of this article is to provide a practical, step-by-step process on how to establish trust with your clientele that is valuable in achieving long-term success in this industry.
Personal trainers Professional Development
High School Coaching Bundle, from the NSCA’s 2016 National Conference
May 8, 2018by Fred Eaves, MAEd, CSCS, RSCC, USAW, Micah J. Kurtz, MS, CSCS, RSCC*D, Patrick McHenry, MA, CSCS,*D, RSCC, Rick Howard, MEd, CSCS,*D, Mike Nitka, MS, CSCS,*D, RSCC*E, FNSCA, John F Garrish, MS, CSCS, RSCC, and Ken Martel
This bundle includes videos of five of the best high school coaching sessions from the NSCA’s 2016 National Conference. If you could not attend the sessions live, this is the next best thing. CEU quiz available.
Coaches Exercise Science Nutrition Program design Legal Issues Professional Development
Semi-Private Training – An Ideal Model for Small Studios and Productive Trainers
March 25, 2019by David Crump, NSCA-CPT
David Crump describes how semi-private training can be an effective model for some studio and small gym owners to continue to grow their business and reach individuals.
Personal trainers Organization and Administration Professional Development
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