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CSPS
Certified Special Population Specialists® (CSPS®) are fitness professionals who, using an individualized approach, assess, motivate, educate, and train special population clients, including those with chronic and temporary health conditions. Become a certified personal trainer, then pursue this advanced personal trainer certification. CSPS® individuals train clients with medical conditions such as metabolic disease, autoimmune disorders, cancer and cardiac arrest, and address the needs of prenatal and postpartum personal training clients.
First Responder Research Column – Understanding the Stress Response Following Occupational Exposures among First Responders
February 17, 2026by Sarah Hines, Mark Abel, PhD, CSCS,*D, TSAC-F,*D, and Emily Langford, PhD, CSCS,*D
This TSAC Report article discusses incorporating stress inoculation to help first responders reduce stress response and expedite recovery. Visit NSCA online to learn more about exercise research.
TSAC Facilitators Exercise Science Exercise Technique Program design Organization and Administration Testing and Evaluation Safety Basic Pathophysiology and Science of Health Status or Condition, Disorder, or Disease Professional Development
Improving Functional Activities of Daily Living in Senior Populations
June 6, 2025by Allison Schubert, Ian Bonder, MS, CSCS,*D, RSCC, Andrew Shim, EdD, CSCS,*D, FNSCA, and Robert Linkul, MS, CSCS,*D, NSCA-CPT,*D, FNSCA
This article in PTQ 11.4 shares content on exercise programs for seniors. Visit NSCA online to read articles on fitness news, personal training and more.
Personal trainers Exercise Science Exercise Technique Program design Testing and Evaluation Basic Pathophysiology and Science of Health Status or Condition, Disorder, or Disease
Implementation of an Educational Fitness Training Class for Future Law Enforcement Professionals
September 21, 2023by Carrie Ellis, PT, DPT, OCS, CSCS
This article outlines a potential learning course intended for students in undergraduate criminal justice and homeland security majors to improve their physical health literacy and health-related behaviors.
TSAC Facilitators Exercise Science Program design Testing and Evaluation
A Sample Strength and Conditioning Program for Fire Academies
June 7, 2021by Manny Romero, CSCS, TSAC-F and Jim McDonald
This article serves as a guide for current and future strength and conditioning professionals who oversee program design for fire academy recruits. This includes a summarized needs analysis and a sample training program that considers the unique challenges of the fire academy.
TSAC Facilitators Program design
First Responder Research Column – State of the Fire Service – Physical Training Interventions
May 18, 2026by James Henley, MS, and Mark Abel, PhD, CSCS,*D, TSAC-F,*D
This TSAC Report column summarizes physical training outcomes for firefighters and practical guidance on program design and results. Visit NSCA online to read more on firefighter fitness and tactical performance in the fire service.
TSAC Facilitators Exercise Science Program design Organization and Administration Testing and Evaluation Client Consultation|Assessment Safety Emergency Procedures Basic Pathophysiology and Science of Health Status or Condition, Disorder, or Disease Professional Development
The Effects of Altitude on Training and Racing Performance in Endurance Athletes
November 14, 2020by Ryan Eckert, CSCS, NSCA-CPT
The goal of this article is to define some of the basic physiological responses to acute and chronic altitude exposure and to provide some evidence-based, practical guidelines when approaching training and racing at higher altitudes.
Personal trainers Exercise Science Program design
An Example Fitness Assessment Battery for Community Service Officers
February 15, 2020by Robert Lockie, PhD, TSAC-F
This article details an example assessment battery that could be used to measure the relative health and fitness of community service officers (CSO) within the context of similar populations.
TSAC Facilitators Testing and Evaluation
Sports Nutrition Considerations for Firefighters
April 17, 2025by Sheyla Leon, and Drew E. Gonzalez, PHD, CISSN, CSCS,*D, TSAC-F,*D
This article will highlight recent key dietary practices and provide practical applications for implementing these practices for firefighters.
TSAC Facilitators Nutrition Exercise Technique Program design Organization and Administration Testing and Evaluation Safety
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