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Applying Components of Achievement Goal Theory for Strength and Conditioning Coaches
by Andrew D. Gillham, PhD, CSCS,*D, CC-AASP,April 01, 2016
A vast majority of athletes you coach will not become professional athletes, but the major components of Achievement Goal Theory (AGT) carryover outside of sport into any achievement-based setting. It can be argued that coaches helping athletes adopt a more productive set of achievement orientations is the single greatest contribution that coaches can make to the athletes’ lives.
Meal Frequency and Weight Loss—Is There Such a Thing as Stoking the Metabolic Fire?
by Dylan KleinApril 01, 2015
This article discusses the effects of an increase or decrease in meal frequency, specifically in regards to metabolic rate and body fat loss.
Opportunities for CEUs while Following “Stay Home” Orders
by NSCAMarch 27, 2020
During this time of the COVID-19 public health emergency, we understand many of you are adjusting to the reality of self-quarantine or “stay home” orders. At NSCA, we are also adapting, and our volunteers and professionals are working hard to serve and support you through these trying circumstances.
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Creating Power – Alternative Bilateral and Unilateral Triple Extension Exercises
By Dr Lawrence Judge, PhD, CSCS,*D, NSCA-CPT, RSCC*E, FNSCA, Josh Wildeman, MA, CSCS, RSCC, William Hawkins, and Makenzie Schoeff | November 27, 2020This article demonstrates how strength and conditioning coaches can coach power through non-traditional weightlifting exercises that can be taught quickly, to large groups, with less extensive technique correction.
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Employee or Independent Contractor? Guidelines for Classifying Workers
By Guillermo Escalante, DSC, MBA, ATC, CSCS and Manuel Escalante | November 27, 2020Some positions within the fitness industry can be tricky to classify. This article helps businesses decipher the difference between a hired employee and an independent contracted position.
Velocity-Based Training, from Theory to Application: Responses
By Adam Virgile, CSCS | November 20, 2020This infographic explains the acute and chronic responses of velocity-based training (VBT). This is the third and final infographic of a three-part series explaining the theory behind and application of VBT.
Practical Applications and Future Directions of Electromyography use in Tactical Populations
By Katherine Balfany, CSCS and Robert Lockie, PhD, TSAC-F | November 20, 2020This article reviews electromyography (EMG) procedures as well as provides examples of how EMG data analysis has been used in tactical populations.
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