Delaware State Clinic

A high level of fitness is required to be a successful military member. Developing an effective strategy to improve physical fitness training may help lower musculoskeletal injury rates and improve performance therefore, improving military readiness. Previous research has shown that the largest barrier to injury prevention is lack of trained personnel and time to educate the soldiers on proper form. Therefore, we designed an entry-level program to combat the barriers to implementation of a successful fitness program. The Army ROTC and Health, Physical Education, and Exercise Science department of Norfolk State University 9NSU) collaborated to improve the educational, motivational, and physical readiness of cadets entering the program. This project will provide pilot data that will allow for a broader use of the intervention.

This presentation offers the most up-to-date evidence-based guidelines in implementing supramaximal eccentric training in strength and conditioning. Evidence is presented in a more dissected manner in order to draw guidelines and recommendations that can be easily and readily applied in destining strength and conditioning programs. The breath of the studies presented includes a wealth of international peer-reviewed journals.

This presentation will be a discussion about some of the most important factors you should consider while developing a high school strength and conditioning program.

- Discuss the core's central role in originating and transferring strength and power for athletic performance
- Discuss some of the most effective exercises for strength, stability and power
- Keys to designing an effective program utilizing athlete assessment and analysis

Suboptimal fitness has been shown to be a risk factor for reduced performance, injury, lost time on task, and reduced quality of life. With all we know about the value of fitness, health, and wellness, why does this issue pervade society? This session helps answer how can strength and conditioning professionals can promote the construct of fitness to all populations (meet our audience where they are) integrating popular concepts such as grit, resilience, wellness, and long-term athletic development.

This presentation will explore the impact of social media, the recent shift to training at home, marketed fitness products, supplement claims, and aesthetics as each relates to the pop culture of fitness and what barriers might impede standardization of a formal pedagogy and licensing requirements for employment and ultimately recognition as allied health professionals.

Learning Objectives:
- To discuss the socioeconomic factors of working in strength and conditioning
- Discuss how socioeconomics can impact young coaches
- Provide guided solutions to move towards a progressive future for the field of strength and conditioning