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Communication—Interviews from Experts in Personal Training

April 8, 2018by Carmine R. Grieco, PhD, CSCS

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In this article, three outstanding fitness professionals share their thoughts and experiences on the importance of communication in the personal training field.

Personal trainers Program design Professional Development

From the Field Two-Part Series: Part 1 – The Benefits of Alternative Licensure for Strength and Conditioning Coaches Pursuing Physical Education Teaching

March 13, 2024by Gary McChalicher, EdD, CSCS

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This article will explore the benefits of alternative licensure programs for strength and conditioning coaches aspiring to become physical education teachers.

Coaches Professional Development

NSCA’s Coaching Podcast, Season 6 Episode 11: Ashley Jones

Podcast

Hear from a more than 30-year strength and conditioning coaching veteran in the sport of rugby, Ashley Jones. He talks to NSCA Coaching and Sport Science Program Manager, Eric McMahon, about his progression in the field, beginning in 1988 to his current roles as part of the NSCA Rugby Special Interest Group, Awards and Honors Committee, and Certification Committee. Jones provides insight on the important roles of NSCA Committees in supporting the integrity of the coaching profession. Learn more about the expanded roles of strength and conditioning coaches in non-mainstream sports, like Rugby in North America, while also helping to support skill and game development. This episode also includes great lessons on program planning within the team setting and how to emphasize the “human element” in coaching. You can contact Ashley by email at ashley@ashleyjonesstrengthcoach.com| Find Eric on Instagram: @ericmcmahoncscs or Twitter: @ericmcmahoncscs

Coaches Professional Development

On the Limits of High-Performance Support

August 22, 2024by Adam Virgile, MS, CPSS, CSCS, RSCC

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This infographic aims to challenge current approaches to supporting high-performance sports by introducing the concept of "parallel incrementalism".

Coaches Exercise Technique Program design Testing and Evaluation Client Consultation|Assessment

Catch-22—Why Fundamental Motor Skills are so Important

April 21, 2018by Rick Howard, MEd, CSCS,*D

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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

The Landmine Press—Implementation and Variation

April 20, 2018by Matthew M. Szelog, ATC, CSCS

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One method that is becoming increasingly popular for building strength, stability, and power in the shoulder joint is the use of barbells attached to a stable base known as a “landmine.”

Coaches Exercise Technique Program design

Assessment and Testing of Specific Endurance in Soccer Players

April 19, 2018by Gary S. Stebbing, CSCS

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The focus of this article is to describe the physiological needs of soccer athletes and then provide assessments for testing endurance of athletes of various ages, abilities, and genders.

Coaches Program design Testing and Evaluation

Applying Dumbbell Exercises to Football Players’ Training Programs

April 19, 2018by Allen R. Hedrick, MA, CSCS,*D, RSCC*E, FNSCA

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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

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

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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

Teaching Focus: A Personal Perspective

June 11, 2018by Johnny Gillespie, CSCS, NSCA-CPT

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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
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