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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
First Responder Research Column – The Importance of Adequate Sleep for First Responders’ Mental Health
October 2, 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 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 Public Safety Sleep Intervention Depression Sleep Disorders Insomnia Occupational stress Mental Health First Responder
NSCA’s Coaching Podcast, Episode 65: Annette Zapp
Annette Zapp, Lieutenant Firefighter in Chicago, talks to the Former NSCA Head Strength and Conditioning Coach, Scott Caulfield, about strength and conditioning in the firefighting niche. Topics under discussion include the perks of being a firefighter who is also a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist® (CSCS®) and Tactical Strength and Conditioning Facilitator® (TSAC-F®), the typical lifestyles and attitudes of firefighters in general, and common issues that they face both physically and mentally.
Find Annette on Twitter: @FireSQFitness or Instagram: @FireSQFitness
Coaches Professional Development
The Role of Exercise in Anxiety and Depression: Background and Practical Considerations
June 1, 2017
Evidence suggests a positive relationship between physical activity, exercise, and mental health. Exercise as a treatment modality is now being considered alongside psychotherapeutic and pharmacological approaches, and the role of specifically trained exercise specialists and personal trainers is an important component of the multi-disciplinary team.
Personal trainers Exercise Science PTQ psychology depression
Strength and Conditioning Certification Dedicated to Tactical Communities Approved for Post 911 GI Bill
Colorado Springs, CO – Service members seeking a strength and conditioning certification to train their peers can now utilize the Post 911 GI Bill to obtain the only nationally-accredited certification dedicated to the challenges and demands specific to tactical communities.
NSCA’s Coaching Podcast, Episode 19: Boyd Epley
Boyd Epley, founder of the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) and one of the most decorated strength coaches of all time, talks to the NSCA Head Strength and Conditioning Coach, Scott Caulfield, about how the NSCA was founded, how Coach Epley talked Nebraska into letting him weight train all football athletes (most of whom never lifted before), and growing the profession for female strength and conditioning coaches.
Coaches Professional Development
Nutrition Professionals
June 1, 2017
All sports nutrition professionals should be able to answer basic nutrition questions. However, athletes with complex nutrition issues should be referred to the appropriate resource as explained in this book excerpt.
TSAC Facilitators Nutrition sports dietitian registered dietitian registered dietitian nutritionist RD RDN sports nutrition coach
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
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