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The Confucian Adaptability Model for Interpersonal Skill Development
July 11, 2022by Preston Ellington, CSCS
This article discusses the idea of Confucian adaptability as a framework for cultivating interpersonal skills for personal trainers.
Personal trainers Professional Development
Recovery Methods for the Tactical Athlete
May 7, 2018by Bryan Mann, PhD, CSCS, RSCC*D
Learn how to identify the risks to an athlete’s health and safety associated with overtraining, as well as how to help the athlete to return to normal when they have reached overtraining/fatigue. Bryan Mann, PhD, discusses recovery methods for the tactical athlete in this talk from the 2016 NSCA TSAC Annual Training.
TSAC Facilitators Exercise Science Program design Safety
Utilizing the Priority Training System for First Responders
April 24, 2018by Bryan Fass, ATC, CSCS
The “priority training system” is one method first responders can use to ensure adequate exercise while not overexerting to the point that they are too fatigued to perform their jobs.
TSAC Facilitators Exercise Science Program design Safety
Monitoring Fatigue from A to Z
May 10, 2018by Dr. Bryan Mann
All stressors affect training, Dr. Bryan Mann says in this lecture from Coaches Conference 2015. No matter the source of the stress - strength training, conditioning, classes, relationship or family - stress is systemic within the body. As a result, it is critical to monitor the stress load on your athletes to ensure maximal results, and it's easy to do - all you need is a pencil and paper.
Coaches Exercise Science Program design
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
Energy System Development: The Quest for ATP
May 4, 2018by Joe Eisenmann, PhD
In this session from the 2017 Coaches Conference, Joe Eisenmann explains the three major energy systems in the human body, identifies appropriate tests of physical work capacity, and explains how to design programs that maximize energy production and fatigue resistance in sports.
Coaches Exercise Science Program design
Using Intensity Based on Sets and Repetitions – Over 50 Years of Experience: A Brief Overview of Load Setting and Programming Strategy
December 15, 2025by Michael Stone, PhD, CSCS,*D, FUKSCA, FNSCA, William Hornsby, PhD, CSCS,*D, RSCC*D, FNSCA, Jacob Reed, PhD, CSCS, Meg Stone, MA, CSCS,*D, RSCC*E, FNSCA*E, Marco Duca, PhD, CSCS, Satoshi Mizuguchi, PhD, CSCS, and Kyle Pierce, PhD, CSCS
This NSCA Coach article offers a brief description on the various methods for setting resistance training loads. Visit NSCA online to read more on strength training and program development.
Coaches Exercise Science Exercise Technique Program design Organization and Administration Testing and Evaluation Client Consultation|Assessment Safety Professional Development
A Practical Guide to Workload Management and Injury Prevention in College and High School Sports
August 22, 2018by Francois Gazzano and Tim Gabbet
Managing workload and optimizing athlete performance while promoting injury-free participation is simplified using the eight tips in this article.
Coaches Exercise Science Program design
Sport Injuries: Patterns, Trends, and Current Thinking
July 8, 2019by Dan Pfaff
World renowned Olympic training coach, Dan Pfaff, discusses how coaches can become a better performance supplier when managing athletic injuries. Pfaff also explains how to reduce lost time in practice and competitions, as well as how to reduce acute and chronic injury factors.
Coaches Exercise Science Exercise Technique Program design Client Consultation|Assessment
Bearing the Cold—Tips for Cold Weather Exercise
April 24, 2018by Jason E Hartman, CSCS
Knowing the risks of cold weather training is only half the battle. It is important to be familiar with a proper risk management strategy to help guide decision-making that can enhance safety and exercise performance.
TSAC Facilitators Exercise Science Nutrition
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