(129 found)
CSPS® Exam Description
To become a Certified Special Population Specialist® (CSPS®), candidates must sit for an exam that will test their knowledge in four areas: Basic Pathophysiology and Science of Health Status, Condition, Disorder or Disease; Client Consultation; Program Planning; and Safety, Emergency Procedures and Legal Issues. Exams are hosted in testing centers around the world. Read on to learn more about how the CSPS® exam is structured.
Redefining the Strategy for Chronic Low Back Pain
November 8, 2019
This article explores the possible causes of low back pain, as well as three potential strategies that a personal trainer may use to work with someone dealing with low back pain.
Personal trainers Program design Low Back Pain Dysfunctional Patterns Core Strength
A Review of Hydration and Body Composition for Wildland Fire Suppression Aids
February 12, 2021
This article explains the importance of educating and supplying firefighters with the right tools for hydration and optimal body composition to safely and effectively execute their job tasks.
TSAC Facilitators Nutrition Hydration Wildland Firefighters Body Composition
Incorporating Variety with Bulgarian Bags
March 3, 2018
This article presents ways to add variety to workouts using Bulgarian Bags as an alternative to kettlebells. It also provides an effective sample Bulgarian Bag program.
Personal trainers Exercise Technique Program design bulgarian bags personal training kettlebell training
Implications of Aerobic Fitness on Firefighters’ Occupational Performance, Health, and Risk of Injury
March 19, 2021
The purpose of this article is to discuss the health and occupational implications of firefighters not currently meeting the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) aerobic capacity recommendations.
TSAC Facilitators Exercise Science Program design Firefighters Aerobic Capacity Fire Suppression Tasks VO2max
A SWOT Analysis of the Scope of Practice for Personal Trainers
January 1, 2014
Optimize quality of care and mitigate potential litigation in your personal training practice through a clear understanding of the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats (SWOT) of personal training.
Personal trainers Program design risk management litigation
Military Research—Recent Insights and Implications
August 1, 2015
Recent advances in research and human performance programs (HPP) has made it possible to learn more about the tactical athlete while creating enhanced methodologies and implementation. This review draws on the past three years of research focusing on strength and conditioning within military communities, exploring the current themes of research and the implications of future studies.
TSAC Facilitators Exercise Technique Program design strength training HPP human performance programs tactical strength and conditioning TSAC
Sedentariness, Deconditioning, and Practical Considerations for Personal Trainers
January 28, 2019
This article summarizes current populations and descriptions of sedentariness and deconditioning, and offers practical considerations for personal trainers working with these behaviors.
Personal trainers Program design Client Consultation|Assessment Deconditioning Sedentary Clients Sedentariness Client Behaviors
How to Manipulate Rest Intervals to Maximize Strength Training Effectiveness
May 26, 2023
This article will review the latest evidence regarding optimal rest intervals, and the science behind them.
Personal trainers Program design Rest Intervals Autoregulation Circuit Training Super Set
Defining, Measuring, and Monitoring Resilience for the Tactical Professional: Part 1 – Allostatic Load Theory: Principles for the Tactical Professional at Home and on the Job
February 4, 2022
This article defines and reviews the allostatic load theory in tactical personnel.
TSAC Facilitators Exercise Science Program design Allostatic Load Theory Tactical Stress TSAC-F
- Privacy Policy
- Your Privacy Choices
- Terms of Use
- Retraction and Correction Policy
- © 2025 National Strength and Conditioning Association