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Correcting Misconceptions in the Knowledge of Personal Trainers
May 29, 2020
The aim of this article is to review the research into the knowledge of personal trainers, their misconceptions, and to provide evidence-based strategies to help correct any misconceptions.
Personal trainers Professional Development Critical Thinking Personal Trainers Professional Development
Case Study: Youth who play multiple sports tend to be healthier, become better athletes, and have a lot more fun
Here are more reasons why award-winning Certified Strength and Conditioning Coach Scott Sahli is happy when kids are involved in multiple sports programs and supervised by certified strength coaches.
Building Better Athletes Through Increased Self-Confidence
July 1, 2016
Planning and designing training programs for a new group of athletes (e.g., a new recruiting class or a new coaching job) can be problematic without a base level understanding of the athletes’ current skill levels. This article describes one system that can be used to determine an athlete's self-confidence on different exercises.
Coaches Exercise Science Program design strength training strength and conditioning program design self-confidence Sports Psychology hs-coaching
Opportunities and Challenges in the Current Nutrition Landscape of Collegiate and Professional Football
April 15, 2019
Nutrition plays a crucial role in athletic performance. The purpose of this article is to discuss the landscape of nutrition in collegiate and professional football. It will address the following areas: 1) the current landscape, 2) current practices, 3) opportunities, and 4) challenges faced in collegiate and professional football.
Coaches Nutrition Football Sports Performance Sports Nutrition Nutrition
NSCA’s Coaching Podcast, Episode 62: Brian Gearity
Brian Gearity, Program Director and Professor of the Master of Arts in Sport Coaching program at the University of Denver talks to the NSCA Head Strength and Conditioning Coach, Scott Caulfield, about the sociology of strength and conditioning. Topics under discussion include continuing education, becoming a writer, and how to coach a variety of people.
Find Brian on Twitter: @DrGearity | Find Scott on Instagram: @coachcaulfield
Coaches Professional Development
Intermittent Fasting – An Update on its Effects on Athletic Performance
April 1, 2016
Athletes have sought out intermittent fasting as a strategy to optimize performance. However, it is important to critically evaluate the research available in order to establish specific recommendations and determine if intermittent fasting is safe or effective.
Coaches Nutrition strength and conditioning diet sport nutrition intermittent fasting
Practical Guidelines for Accurate Body Fat Measurements
October 7, 2022
This article seeks to explain monitoring body composition, including how to assess it properly for an accurate evaluation to minimize errors in body fat estimation and maximize physical training.
Personal trainers Program design Testing and Evaluation Client Consultation|Assessment Body Composition Bioelectrical Impedance Analyzers Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry
Sports Nutrition Considerations for Firefighters
April 17, 2025
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 First Responder Fitness Health and Wellness Supplements Dietary Practices Nutrition Firefighters
Early Sport Specialization Versus Diversification in Youth Athletes
December 1, 2013
The purpose of this article is to discuss the different opinions regarding the validity of early sport specialization as opposed to diversification, specifically the effect these two methods have on injuries, motor development, skill acquisition, and social and psychological aspects.
Coaches Program design Personal Trainers long-term athletic development Youth training guidelines NSCA Coach
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