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Stress Inoculation Training in Tactical Strength and Conditioning
April 24, 2018by Craig Weller
Tactical jobs are fast-paced, physically and psychologically intense, and failure can have tragic consequences, making it vital to train tactical athletes to perform better under stress.
TSAC Facilitators Exercise Science Program design Safety
Developing Mental Skills in Athletes
August 24, 2018by Ben Fletcher MS, CSCS, FMS
Strength and conditioning professionals should consider mental skills training when creating a training program to maximize performance. Developing mental skills is a very long and challenging process; however, the benefits are worth it. Utilizing these skills will put the athlete in a position to succeed in sport, as well as life.
Coaches Exercise Science Program design
Introducing Non-Traditional Sports for U.S. Youth Strength and Conditioning Development
September 25, 2021by Dr Michael Waller, PhD, CSCS, NSCA-CPT, FNSCA and Brett Stone, PhD
The purpose of this article is to make the case for implementing non-traditional sports into training programs that prepare youth for participation in traditional American sports and bridge the gap between pedagogy of physical education and strength and conditioning youth coaching.
Coaches Program design
Comparing Metabolic Rate Measurement Methods
May 18, 2018by NSCA's Guide to Tests and Assessments
Although accelerometers, pedometers, heart rate monitors, and questionnaires are not as accurate as direct and indirect calorimetry in determining metabolic rate, these less expensive tools can be used to create exercise plans, particularly those focused on health promotion and fitness.
Personal trainers Client Consultation|Assessment
Post-Injury Training to Essential Job Demands for Firefighters
April 25, 2022by Dr Michael Waller, PhD, CSCS, NSCA-CPT, FNSCA, Dustin Dunnick, PhD, CSCS, Andrew Shim, EdD, CSCS,*D, Tim Piper, EdD, CSCS,*D, and Robert Townsend, MS, CSCS,*D
This article explores a return to duty program for the tactical facilitator to implement with injured firefighters.
TSAC Facilitators Program design
The ABCs of Long-Term Athletic Development
March 23, 2016by Rick Howard, MEd, CSCS,*D
For emerging athletes to move properly and develop athletic skills, they must first develop proficiency in fundamental motor skills. The ABCs of athleticism, therefore, must reflect the development of fundamental motor skills first, and specific athletic skills second.
Personal trainers Coaches Exercise Technique Program design
Circuit Strength Training with Ability-Based Modifications for Law Enforcement Recruits
March 4, 2019by Robert G. Lockie, PhD, TSAC-F
Circuit training is quick and effective way to induce training adaptations that are similar to the demands that tactical officers face in their career. This is a basic layout of a circuit training program that can be implemented to recruits during training to prepare them for the physical demands they will face.
TSAC Facilitators Exercise Technique Program design
Strength Training for the Aging Exerciser - Benefits, Considerations, and Program Design Tips
April 21, 2025by Josh McMillan, CSCS,*D, RSCC*D
This article dives into the extensive benefits of strength training for aging exercisers, emphasizing its positive effects on muscle mass, bone density, balance, and metabolic health.
Personal trainers Exercise Science Program design Organization and Administration Testing and Evaluation Client Consultation|Assessment
Raising Awareness about the Positive Influences of Strength and Conditioning Coaches
September 17, 2018by Dr. Andrew D. Gillham, PhD, CSCS,*D
If the strength and conditioning field largely keeps to itself, or the knowledge base is not seen to transcend the training facility, it seems reasonable to think that this will present a problem for strength and conditioning coaches. This article examines some actions strength and conditioning coaches can take to increase the awareness of the good work they do on a daily basis.
Coaches Organization and Administration Professional Development
From Basic to Dynamic – Medicine Ball Training for the Multi-Sport High School Athlete
October 18, 2024by Josh McMillian, MS, CSCS, RSCC*D
This article provides medicine ball exercise progressions to help build athleticism in youth athletes.
Coaches Exercise Technique Program design
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