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From College to Command—Human Performance Optimization and the Army ROTC Cadet
November 19, 2018
Soldiers in today’s Army should be exposed to realistic and stressful training scenarios. Additionally, they should be educated on the physical, psychological, and cognitive effects of combat and fatigue. Army Reserve Officer Training Corps (AROTC) cadets are an ideal training audience since they are already immersed in an academic environment.
TSAC Facilitators Program design Professional Development ROTC Tactical Athlete Military Training Cadet Training
The 8 Main Movement Patterns – A Programming Framework for Tactical Strength and Conditioning
July 2, 2021
This article details the rationale for making the eight main movements the foundation of tactical strength and conditioning.
TSAC Facilitators Program design Movement Patterns Jumping Tactical Athlete Medicine Ball TSAC-F
Exercise Programming in a Police Academy – Sample Program and Logistical Considerations
September 29, 2023
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
Force-Velocity-Power Profile Characteristics
June 10, 2022
This excerpt from NSCA’s Essentials of Sport Science briefly explains the force-velocity-power profile and how it can give strength and conditioning coaches a more holistic view of athletes.
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What is an Arm Care Program, and How Should it be Implemented for Pitchers?
Coaches Exercise Science Exercise Technique Program design Organization and Administration Testing and Evaluation Client Consultation|Assessment Safety Basic Pathophysiology and Science of Health Status or Condition and Disorder or Disease Professional Development Recovery Athletic Performance Strength Training Delayed-Onset Muscle Soreness Injury Prevention Baseball Throwing-Related Injuries Program Design
Sport Science Load Monitoring Practices, Application, and Practicality for First Responders – Part II
August 29, 2025
This TSAC Report article discusses the training load of GPS technology and blood lactate monitoring for first responders. Visit NSCA online to learn more about tactical fitness.
TSAC Facilitators Exercise Science Exercise Technique Organization and Administration Testing and Evaluation Client Consultation|Assessment Professional Development Biometrics Heart Rate Monitoring Sport Science Physiological Response Blood Lactate Athlete-Generated Data Sport Performance GPS Technology
Bioenergetic Demands of American Football—Considerations for Developing a Preparatory Conditioning Program
May 6, 2019
This article is intended to provide an understanding of the demands of football from a bioenergetic perspective and provides a framework in which strength and conditioning professionals can design conditioning plans that focus on preparing athletes for competition.
Coaches Program design Energy Systems Conditioning Football Bioenergetic
The Olympic Lifts—Suggested Practices and Common Mistakes
June 1, 2017
This article reviews the basics of the Olympic lifts, including strength base, skill transfer, snatch progressions, and clean and jerk progressions. This article also covers several suggested practices for strength and conditioning coaches to fine-tune and progress learning and coaching of the lifts.
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Ruck-Based Selection Training
June 1, 2016
Training to move heavy weight over a distance presents the participant with a unique set of physical challenges not typically seen in other training programs. However, there is a greater risk for injuries if appropriate training is not engaged in prior to the event.
TSAC Facilitators Exercise Technique Program design endurance exercise heavy loads endurance training
Progression for First Responders to Help Prevent Lifting Injuries
April 1, 2013
This article contains a sample progression to use with high call volume fire departments to help maintain mobility while building job-specific strength and avoiding a hyper-fatigued state.
TSAC Facilitators Exercise Technique Program design Safety safe lifting lifting injuries fitness for EMT fitness for firefighters TSAC
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