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TSAC Report – October 2020 Research Column
May 14, 2021
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.
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Population-Specific TSAC Research Column
January 12, 2024
The purpose of the following article is to discuss current interventions surrounding prevention of musculoskeletal injury and improved physical fitness across military, fire, and police populations.
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Tactical Strength and Conditioning Practitioners Course
Built on scientific principles and evidence-based research, the NSCA’s Tactical Strength and Conditioning (TSAC) Practitioners Course is a foundational strength and conditioning program designed to provide tactical facilitators with the tools to decrease injury risk and increase longevity and effectiveness of tactical professionals.
Occupationally Fit for Duty—What are the Physical Tasks of California Patrol Law Enforcement Officers?
September 1, 2016
A common theme in tactical fitness is to train for the demands of the position. This begs the questions: what are the actual occupational physical fitness requirements of the position of a California patrol law enforcement officer and how might these inform programming for this population?
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TSAC Research Review, Issue 39
April 1, 2016
This article is the fourth of a continuing series that examines pertinent and recent tactical strength and conditioning research reviews.
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TSAC Report 49 Research Review
October 1, 2018
This article is the 12th in 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.
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TSAC Report 50 Research Review
December 31, 2018
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.
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First Responder Research Column – State of Law Enforcement – Physical Training Interventions
September 7, 2026
This article discusses training strategies for law enforcement officers, including strength training, fitness scaling, and readiness programs that improve performance and career-long operational effectiveness. Visit NSCA online to read more on strength training and law enforcement officer fitness
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Balancing the Imbalance—the Training of a Paralympic F44 Discus Thrower
December 10, 2018
The rise of adaptive and Paralympic sports provides an opportunity for strength and conditioning professionals to share their expertise with a wider range of athletes. This article summarizes working with a physical therapist to build an annual training program with a focus on periodization for a Paralympic discus thrower.
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A Health and Fitness Testing Battery for Correctional, Custody, and Law Enforcement Populations
July 23, 2021
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.
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