This column reviews recent literature that investigated the appropriateness of a commonly utilized on-duty exercise training modality for firefighters and describes the occupational demands of specialist tactical police officers.
This article explores the process and reasoning behind integrating an athletic trainer within a fire department to provide clinical care and injury prevention protocols.
TSAC FacilitatorsExercise ScienceBasic Pathophysiology and Science of Health Status or Condition and Disorder or DiseaseProfessional DevelopmentAthletic TrainerMusculoskeletal InjuryFirefighter
This article in TSAC Report 76, explores fitness testing methods in military training spaces. Visit NSCA online to read more on tactical populations, and performance training
TSAC FacilitatorsExercise ScienceProgram designTesting and EvaluationClient Consultation|AssessmentSafetyEmergency ProceduresProfessional DevelopmentPerformance ScreeningMilitary TrainingInjury MitigationMusculoskeletal InjuryForce Plate TechnologiesFunctional Movement ScreeningFitness Test
The following article provides a list of tests that could comprise a fitness assessment to measure overall fitness and health prior to, during, and after an academy training program.
TSAC FacilitatorsTesting and EvaluationLaw EnforcementFitness Testing BatteryCustody AssistantsTSAC-F
This article discusses the benefits of utilizing evidence-based training approaches supported by current strength and conditioning research with law enforcement officer recruits.
TSAC FacilitatorsProgram designLaw Enforcement OfficersPolice Academy RecruitsPhysical Training
This article is part of a continuing series of tactical strength and conditioning (TSAC) research reviews. It is designed to bring awareness to new research findings of relevance to tactical strength and conditioning communities.
TSAC FacilitatorsExercise ScienceProgram designTesting and EvaluationFunctional Movement ScreenPolice OfficersMilitary DeploymentBody CompositionFitness Testing