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Back Off: Strong Backs From Rehabilitation to Performance
From the 2019 Tactical Annual Training, Rob Orr, co-lead of Bond University’s Tactical Research Unit, explains how the backs of tactical personnel can be compromised. He also details the systems that affect the back and how to construct programs to optimize physical conditioning and reconditioning.
Coaching Leadership Course
Great S&C coaches do more than design programs—they lead people to achieve their best and most consistent performances.
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.
Mentee Application
Take part in the NSCA Women's Committee Mentorship program and become a mentee by filling out this application. Mentee Qualification Criteria:
● Identify as female
● Open/ready to learn/proactive
2025 Registered Strength Conditioning Coach (RSCC) Renewal Quiz
Completion of the following assessment will renew your current status within the NSCA Registered Strength and Conditioning Coach (RSCC) Program
Exercise Science Testing and Evaluation Professional Development
Accreditation Volunteer Leadership Positions
These are extremely important positions with a considerable amount of work to be completed in the next few years. If you are passionate about the future of the profession and have the time and ability to serve, we encourage you to apply.
NCAA Division I Certification Standard for Strength and Conditioning Coaches
On April 24, 2014, the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) adopted a standard of certification for Division I strength and conditioning coaches. The article provides information and answers to frequently asked questions about the standard.
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