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Assessing Agility Using the T Test, 5-10-5 Shuttle, and Illinois Test

May 22, 2018by NSCA's Guide to Program Design

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Before implementing an agility training program, baseline measures of change of direction ability should be assessed. This article presents norms for three tests that can be used to assess change of direction ability.

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Attend a CSCS Exam Prep Clinic and receive a comprehensive review of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to pass the CSCS certification exam successfully. Qualified industry professionals use their expertise to assist you and will answer your questions in this 2-day clinic. Strive for success – sign up today for this NSCA Exam Prep Clinic!

The Seated Medicine Ball Throw Performed by Law Enforcement Recruits – Normative Data and Training Implications

May 9, 2025by Robert Lockie, PhD, TSAC-F,*D

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Practical Application of Velocity-Based Training in College Football

September 2, 2026by Conor McNally, MS, CSCS, Quincy Johnson, PhD, CPSS, CSCS,*D, NSCA-CPT,*D, Yang Yang, and Andrew Fry, PhD, CSCS,*D, FNSCA*E

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This article provides a practical framework for implementing velocity-based training (VBT) in the college football setting, including strategies for autoregulation, load monitoring, training specificity, and the development of strength and power. Visit NSCA online to read more on sport performance and strength development.

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CSCS® Exam Description

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Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist Exam Description. The Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist® (CSCS®) exam is comprised of two sections that test the candidate's knowledge in the Scientific Foundations and Practical/Applied areas.

The 165-lb Body Drag Benchmarking and Training Implications for Law Enforcement Recruits

December 5, 2020by Robert Lockie, PhD, TSAC-F and Matthew Robert Moreno, TSAC-F

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The purpose of this article is to describe the 165-lb body drag as performed by California law enforcement recruits in order to graduate academy.

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September 19, 2019by Aaron Komarek & Trip Higginbotham

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A Framework to Guide Practitioners for Selecting Metrics during the Countermovement and Drop Jump Tests

March 18, 2022by Adam Virgile, CSCS

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This infographic outlines a three-step process to determine the efficacy of selected jump metrics and the ability to use them in practice.

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TSAC Report—Military Column—July 2024

November 29, 2024by Kathryn Bell, MS, CSCS, and Brian Schilling, PHD, CSCS

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This article compares an equipment-heavy Army Combat Fitness Test to a minimal-equipment training program and test.

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