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Kinematic and Kinetic Chains
June 8, 2018by NSCA's Essentials of Personal Training, Second Edition
The importance of recognizing a closed-chain activity lies in the fact that the motions of multiple joints are coupled. Weakness at any one joint will consequently limit performance of the entire movement.
Personal trainers Coaches Exercise Science Program design
Sustain Your Brain: Protecting the Tactical Athletes Most Vital Asset
August 24, 2018by Nick Barringer
On a daily basis, tactical athletes take in their surrounding environments, make quick decisions, and put those decisions into actions. Their success begins with the brain, and like any other muscle, it needs to be fueled properly. Join Nick Barringer as he discusses fueling the brain, nutritional threats, and substances that can stave off cognitive decline and improve performance.
TSAC Facilitators Exercise Science Nutrition Program design
Return to Perform: Student-Athlete Assessments and Guidelines for Safe Return Back to Sports during the Period of COVID-19
November 23, 2021by Sam Zanders Jr and Bridget Ann Frugoli Melton, EdD, CSCS,*D, TSAC-F,*D
The purpose of this article is to strongly suggest and offer a pragmatic and stepwise approach that takes into account the ideas and concepts of shared decision making that allows for the “best practices,” pre-participation screenings, evaluations, and stratification flow charts for safe and effective return to play for athletes.
Coaches Program design
Boots on the Ground: Real-World Strength and Conditioning Implementation at the Battalion Level
March 27, 2021by Matt Zummo, CSCS
This article is from the perspective of the Battalion Commander, 1st Tank Battalion, in an effort to share with other TSAC-F what did and did not work while implementing the Marine Corps’ Force Fitness program.
TSAC Facilitators Program design
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September 19, 2019by Ed Yong, MS, CSCS, RSCC*D
CC 2022
Personal trainers TSAC Facilitators Coaches
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September 19, 2019by Dave Terry, MS, CSCS, RSCC*D
CC22
Personal trainers TSAC Facilitators Coaches
Being Flexible with your Programming as a Strength Coach
May 16, 2018by Joe Kenn, MA, CSCS,*D, RSCC*E
Coach Joe Kenn, MA, CSCS,*D, RSCC spoke at the NSCA's 2012 National Conference about being flexible in terms of timing with your programming as a strength coach.
TSAC Facilitators Coaches Program design
Teaching for Skill Acquisition in Fitness – Best Practices for Fitness Pedagogy
April 17, 2021by Dr Anthony Smith, PhD, CSCS,*D, NSCA-CPT,*D
The purpose of this article is to present pedagogical content knowledge to personal trainers aimed to enhance client performance and satisfaction.
Coaches Exercise Science Program design Professional Development
How to Move Between Disciplines in the Strength and Conditioning Industry
TSAC expert Michael Bridges speaks at the 2015 NSCA National Conference. In this first video of the series, Bridges provides an overview of his article written for the 2015 edition of the NSCA’s Career Development Guide. Members can request a copy by emailing membership@nsca.com.
TSAC Facilitators Organization and Administration Professional Development
Developing a Career in Academia
August 28, 2018 - September 24, 2018by Chad M. Kerksick, PhD, CSCS,*D, NSCA-CPT,*D
The NSCA provides career-focused benefit videos designed to help members gain expert insight, knowledge and tips to help further their careers.
Coaches Organization and Administration Professional Development
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