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Positive and Negative Reinforcement in Coaching
May 18, 2018by Essentials of Strength Training and Conditioning-4th Edition With Web Resource
Coaches can also benefit from understanding the concepts of positive and negative reinforcement and positive and negative punishment as they relate to motivation. Although coaches use a mixture of both reward and punishment, using rewards and a positive approach is arguably the best approach because it focuses on what athletes should do and what they did right.
Coaches Exercise Science
Gluteal Muscle Strength and Activation, and the Relation to Knee Pain
March 12, 2019by Joseph J. Swinfen
This article focuses on exercises that strengthen the gluteal muscles for abduction to help reduce knee pain in full range of motion and promote proper movement in the primary knee joints.
TSAC Facilitators Exercise Technique Program design
From the Ground to Space – Utilization of a Flywheel Device Across Tactical Populations
August 23, 2024by Yannick Laflamme, MHK, CSCS, and Etienne Chassé, MSc, CSEP-CEPTSAC Facilitators Exercise Science Program design Testing and Evaluation
Rehabilitation for Law Enforcement Officers
June 22, 2018by Kate Lyons, D Phty and Katie Miller RD, LDN, CSCS
In this article, three considerations are discussed to aid in addressing successful rehabilitation and return to work: 1) targeting the injury site using a combination of physiotherapy, physical therapy, and tactical strength and conditioning; 2) workplace engagement; and 3) using available tools that may assist in determining appropriate approaches.
TSAC Facilitators Exercise Science Program design
Thoracic Mobility
April 19, 2018by Gregory Spatz, PT, DPT, PRC, CSCS and Nathan J. Shaw, ATC, PRT, CSCS,*D, RSCC
The loss of required thoracic spine ranges of motion for sport movements can be problematic for the elite athlete, as well as the weekend warrior. The purpose of this article is to explore biomechanical causes for thoracic mobility restriction as well as provide easily applicable techniques to restore mobility.
Coaches Exercise Technique Program design
Oxygen Uptake and the Aerobic and Anaerobic Contributions to Exercise
June 8, 2018by Essentials of Strength Training and Conditioning- 4th Edition.
Oxygen uptake (or consumption) is a measure of a person’s ability to take in oxygen and deliver it to the working tissues, and the ability of working tissues to use oxygen. During low-intensity exercise with a constant power output, oxygen uptake increases for the first few minutes until a steady state of uptake is reached.
Coaches Exercise Science
Multi-Joint Training versus Isolated Training for Core Development
June 8, 2018by Developing the Core
Ground-based free weight lifts, especially the explosive Olympic-style lifts, are highly recommended for athletic conditioning for the core muscles. They can provide a moderately unstable stimulus to augment activation of the core and limb muscles, while still providing maximal or near maximal strength, velocity, and power output.
Coaches Exercise Science Exercise Technique
Low-Carbohydrate Ketogenic Diet for Weight Management
October 22, 2018by Dr. Carmine R. Grieco, CSCS,*D
The ketogenic diet, while controversial and a highly polarizing subject, has demonstrated promise as an alternative dietary strategy for weight management.
Personal trainers Nutrition
Operationalizing Power
June 11, 2018by NSCA's Guide to Tests and Assessments
Considering that the term "power" typically evokes the perception of high-speed movement, many people are inclined to take the tenets of specificity to literally mean “train fast, be fast.” However, to create the most strategic methods of training and adaptation, it is vital to compartmentalize power into the primary testable and trainable elements.
Coaches Exercise Science Testing and Evaluation
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.
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