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Practical Exercises for Rotational Power
May 7, 2018by Mark Watts, MEd, MS, CSCS, RSCC
One of the most difficult challenges for strength and conditioning professionals is incorporating non-traditional movements to develop explosive power in a team setting. In this session from the 2015 NSCA National Conference, Mark Watts will review several unique exercises in multiple planes of motion to develop explosive power using a variety of equipment.
Coaches Exercise Science Program design
The Central–Peripheral Model—A Total Approach toward Developing Optimum Power as Applied to the Game of Football
May 7, 2018by Jeff Connors, CSCS, RSCC*E
Jeff Connors, Assistant Athletic Director for Strength and Conditioning at East Carolina University, shares insights regarding a successful and comprehensive training program that places emphasis on speed development. Originally presented at the NSCA 2016 Coaches Conference.
Coaches Exercise Science Program design
Opportunities and Challenges in the Current Nutrition Landscape of Collegiate and Professional Football
April 15, 2019by Pratik Patel, MS, RD, CSSD, CSCS
Nutrition plays a crucial role in athletic performance. The purpose of this article is to discuss the landscape of nutrition in collegiate and professional football. It will address the following areas: 1) the current landscape, 2) current practices, 3) opportunities, and 4) challenges faced in collegiate and professional football.
Coaches Nutrition
Reducing the Risk of ACL Injuries in American Football Players— Early Investment for Long-Term Gains
March 18, 2019by Rhodri S. Lloyd, PhD, CSCS,*D, Paul J. Read, CSCS,*D, Jason Pedley, John Radnor, Greg Myer, PhD, CSCS,*D
Football is a high intensity collision based sport that has an inherent risk of injury in both competition and practice. The focus of ACL injuries and the development of injury prevention programs have been key in the development of youth athletes to keep them participating in sport with reduced risk of injury.
Coaches Exercise Technique Program design Organization and Administration
Lower Extremity Static Stretching Protocol for the Prevention of Muscle-Tendon Chronic Pain in Soccer Athletes
December 19, 2022by Massimo Borlina and Jeffrey Hartman, PhD, CSCS, NSCA-CPT
The purpose of this article is to present the reader with the prescription of a daily specific stretching routine that can help athletes avoid the onset of injuries and chronic pain in muscle-tendon structures of the lower extremities.
Coaches Exercise Technique Program design
Muscle Extensibility Testing for the Lower Extremity – A Review for the Personal Trainer
June 5, 2020by Dr Scott Cheatham, DPT, PhD, ATC, CSCS, NSCA-CPT
The purpose of this article is to provide personal trainers with a review of common muscle extensibility tests of the lower extremity.
Personal trainers Client Consultation|Assessment
From the Field – A Closer Look at Squat Variations
September 20, 2020by Lee Boyce
This article briefly explains different squat variations, as well as how they differ from a physics and biomechanics standpoint.
Personal trainers Exercise Technique Program design
Error Correction: Five Tips to Help “Fix It”
June 20, 2018by Cheryl Coker, PhD
Five evidence-based motor learning practices can bridge the gap between knowing what correction needs to be made and developing effective strategies to facilitate skill acquisition.
Coaches Exercise Science Exercise Technique Program design
Pick Your Protein
April 25, 2018by Trisha B. Stavinoha, MS, RD, CSCS
How can tactical athletes ensure they are getting enough protein, what is the best timing for protein intake, and what should they look for in a protein supplement?
TSAC Facilitators Nutrition
Boots on the Ground: Purpose and Efficacy of United States Army Occupational Physical Assessment Test
April 25, 2018by Russell Nowels, MS and Anthony M. Soika, MS, CSCS,*D, TSAC-F,*D
A comprehensive but realistic battery of tests can reveal those who are sufficiently fit and athletic to immediately assimilate into training with the least possible likelihood of failure or injury. The Occupational Physical Assessment Test (OPAT) was designed to identify those individuals and screen out those who require further physical development.
TSAC Facilitators Program design Testing and Evaluation
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