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Does Different Footwear Alter Ankle Joint Forces During the Barbell Back Squat?

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Ankle injuries are very common and their incidence potentially can be reduced or prevented if the person has a better sense of foot position if proper footwear is worn while exercising.

TSAC Facilitators Exercise Science Exercise Technique Program design TSAC Tactical Strength Barbell Back Squat Ankle Joint Forces Footwear for Back squat

Four Step

June 4, 2021

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This excerpt from Developing Speed aims to develop athletes’ ability to accelerate quickly through stride modification.

Coaches Exercise Technique Program design Acceleration First Step Technical Development Arm Action

Tests of Core Muscle Power

May 1, 2017

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This article describes two different methods for testing core muscle power. Both of the described methods utilize medicine ball throws.

Coaches Testing and Evaluation Core strength fitness assessment core muscle power core power

Exercise Programming in a Police Academy – Sample Program and Logistical Considerations

September 29, 2023

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This article provides an overview of a resistance training program for tactical strength and conditioning facilitators in large law enforcement academy settings.

TSAC Facilitators Program design

Nutrition Research Column – January 2025 – Does Creatine Monohydrate Help Optimize Occupational Performance Outcomes?

July 11, 2025

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This column from TSAC Report 76, examines the performance benefits of supplementing creatine monohydrate for tactical athletes. Visit NSCA online to learn about nutrition, and performance fitness.

TSAC Facilitators Exercise Science Nutrition Testing and Evaluation Client Consultation|Assessment Safety Basic Pathophysiology and Science of Health Status or Condition and Disorder or Disease Professional Development Protein Carbohydrates Tactical Personnel Athletic Performance Supplements Creatine Occupational Performance Nutrition

Boots on the Ground: Purpose and Efficacy of United States Army Occupational Physical Assessment Test

April 1, 2017

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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.

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Post-Injury Training to Essential Job Demands for Firefighters

April 15, 2022

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This article explores a return to duty program for the tactical facilitator to implement with injured firefighters.

TSAC Facilitators Program design Firefighter Occupational Performance Job Tasks Return to Duty

Strength Training

July 24, 2020

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This excerpt provides a brief snapshot of the use of carbohydrates in resistance training exercise sessions.

Personal trainers TSAC Facilitators Coaches Exercise Science Nutrition Carbohydrates Resistance Training Glycogen Insulin

Aged Firefighter Needs Analysis – Enhancing Readiness throughout the Career Span

April 19, 2024

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The purpose of this article is to propose a training model for the aging firefighter to improve the athletic qualities of aerobic fitness and muscular strength so that they may remain healthier longer into their careers.

TSAC Facilitators Exercise Science Program design Firefighter VO2Max Muscular Endurance Injury Prevention

Catecholamines

June 1, 2017

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The catecholamines—primarily epinephrine, but also norepinephrine and dopamine—are secreted by the adrenal medulla and are important for the acute expression of strength and power because the hormones act as central motor stimulators and peripheral vascular dilators to enhance enzyme systems and calcium release in muscle.

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