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Approaching Group Fitness Using a Classroom Framework – An Examination of Best Practices in a Collegiate Physical Education Activity Strength and Conditioning Course
July 14, 2023
The purpose of this article is to describe the content and format of a collegiate introductory strength and conditioning course to induce behavioral changes in college students for lifelong physical activity and fitness.
Coaches Program design Professional Development Physical Education Activity College Course Fitness Student
Strength and Conditioning for Collegiate Trampolinists
November 13, 2020
This article provides guidance on designing strength and conditioning programs for male collegiate trampolinists by combining the available sport science with practical coaching experience.
Coaches Program design Testing and Evaluation Sport Science Trampoline Plyometrics
Interventions for a Stable Shoulder Complex—Building a Solid Foundation
October 15, 2018
Learn to perform and demonstrate proper shoulder complex exercise techniques for varied populations. In this session from the NSCA’s 2017 Personal Trainers Conference, Jeremy Snyder, DPT, CSCS, examines basic shoulder anatomy and kinesiology including pathomechanics of the shoulder complex and exercise principles associated with a stable shoulder complex.
Personal trainers Exercise Technique Program design Shoulder Complex Recovery Shoulder Injury Corrective Exercise
Muscle Activation in Hip Thrust Variations
March 4, 2019
This infographic looks at the percentages of optimal muscle activation in variations of the hip thrust.
Personal trainers Coaches Exercise Science Exercise Technique Program design Hip Thrust Muscle Activation Hip Flexion Hip Extension infographics
Exercise Considerations for Persons with Metabolic Syndrome
June 28, 2014
In this lecture from the NSCA's 2014 National Conference, Peter Ronai examines methodologies for personal trainers who work with clients possessing metabolic syndrome and co-morbid medical conditions. Peter provides trainers with helpful resources and recommendations as they work with this special population.
Personal trainers Exercise Technique Program design Basic Pathophysiology and Science of Health Status or Condition and Disorder or Disease individualization Metabolic Syndrome Exercise Considerations Special Populations
Integrating Safer Tackling Cues in the Weight Room
April 1, 2014
Integrating weight room cues that are more consistent with those used to reinforce safer tackling techniques on the field may help with athlete retention and buy-in, and prevent potential confusion.
Coaches Exercise Technique Program design Safety coaching cues safe tackling football strength and conditioning weight training
Lower-Body Power Development for Collegiate Female Soccer Players
September 4, 2020
This article discusses the influence of lower-body power on soccer performance in collegiate female soccer players. It also covers testing for muscular power qualities, different training modalities to use, and sample training programs as examples.
Coaches Program design Soccer Power Plyometrics Complex Training Strength
Secrets to Enhancing Shoulder Function
April 29, 2017
Learn about common misconceptions about shoulder function and the process for improving shoulder mobility and stability. In this session from the NSCA’s 2017 TSAC Annual Training, Lee Burton—one of the founders of Functional Movement Systems (FMS)—provides easy-to-prescribe screens and exercise progressions to improve and maintain shoulder function.
TSAC Facilitators Coaches Exercise Science Exercise Technique Program design FMS Shoulder Function Shoulder Mobility Shoulder Stability Functional Movement Systems
Stop Hiring Personal Trainers and Start Building Them—Developing an Internship Program at a Fitness Facility
July 1, 2015
Finding a well-educated and open-minded employee is, in most cases, simply luck of the draw. Instead of hoping for the perfect new hire to come walking through the door, a business owner could try a different technique in which they shed their business owner mindset and transition into a mentorship role. Using an internship program, the mentor can ideally build themselves the near-perfect employee.
Personal trainers Organization and Administration Professional Development mentoring personal training internship personal training business internship
Addressing Common Myths and Misconceptions About Youth Strength Training
September 13, 2024
This article sets out to address and dispel these myths, offering evidence-based insights into the significance, safety, and multifaceted benefits of strength training for youth.
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