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Why is the NSCA collaborating with CREP?
The NSCA is dedicated to advocating for strength and conditioning professionals and advancing their careers. CREP’s mission is to secure recognition of registered exercise professionals for their distinct and impactful roles in medical, health, fitness, and sports performance fields, and we believe collaborating with CREP will help us in furthering the industry as a whole.
Position Statements
Position statements are official statements of the NSCA on topics related to strength and conditioning and exercise science. All NSCA Position Statements are published in the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research® and free to the public.
Aged Firefighter Needs Analysis – Enhancing Readiness throughout the Career Span
April 19, 2024
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
NSCA School of Distinction
Apply to become an NSCA School of Distinction and gain national recognition for your K-12 strength and conditioning program. Learn how to qualify and elevate your school’s fitness standards.
Training Considerations for the Female Firefighter – Bridging the Evidence Gap in Tactical Strength and Conditioning
May 11, 2026
This TSAC Report article discusses why female firefighters need sex-specific training to improve biomechanics, reduce injury risk, and support career sustainability. Visit NSCA online to read more about exercise science and occupational readiness.
TSAC Facilitators Exercise Science Exercise Technique Program design Organization and Administration Testing and Evaluation Safety Basic Pathophysiology and Science of Health Status or Condition and Disorder or Disease Professional Development Injury Prevention Career Sustainability Female Firefighters Sex specific Training First Responder Readiness Strength Training Occupational Fitness Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT)
Improving Physical Readiness Testing (PRT) Results for U.S. Navy Sailors
August 19, 2019
This article focuses on the requirements that must be met for sailors to pass a Physical Fitness Assessment (PFA), and resources the Command Fitness Leader (CFL) and tactical facilitator have at their disposal to assist sailors. In addition, an example program is provided to help support sailors struggling to meet PFA requirements.
TSAC Facilitators Program design Physical Readiness Testing PRT Sailors TSAC-F
Tests Based on Work Demands and Training Status
June 1, 2017
Fitness testing uses a battery of protocols recognized by the scientific community as both reliable and valid, and it measures important fitness constructs such as aerobic endurance, muscular strength, muscular endurance, power, agility, flexibility, and balance.
Coaches Exercise Science kinetic select fitness testing fitness assessments tactical strength and conditioning
NSCA and Volt Athletics Announce RSCC Ring Program Sponsorship
Colorado Springs, CO; Seattle, WA – Volt Athletics® (Volt), the global leader in technology solutions for sport performance training, and the National Strength and Conditioning Association® (NSCA), the worldwide authority on strength and conditioning, today announced Volt will sponsor the RSCC Ring Program at the 39th Annual NSCA National Conference.
NSCA Announces New Partnership with the National Basketball Strength and Conditioning Association
Colorado Springs, CO – The National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) is proud to announce a new partnership with the National Basketball Strength and Conditioning Association (NBSCA). The agreement establishes a mutually beneficial relationship between the two associations that will support each organization’s mission to improve athletic performance and fitness.
TSAC Report – Military Column – January 2024
June 7, 2024
The purpose of this article is to explore physical training interventions and their impact on military combat-centric roles for female soldiers.
TSAC Facilitators Program design Testing and Evaluation Military Job Task Load Carriage Endurance
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