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Tests Based on Work Demands and Training Status
June 1, 2017
Fitness testing uses a battery of protocols recognized by the scientific community as both reliable and valid, and it measures important fitness constructs such as aerobic endurance, muscular strength, muscular endurance, power, agility, flexibility, and balance.
Coaches Exercise Science kinetic select fitness testing fitness assessments tactical strength and conditioning
Developing Fitness-Component Assessments for Military Units
A physical assessment continues to be one of the best ways to evaluate and measure physical preparedness and readiness of a military unit for job-related tasks and future missions. Tactical facilitators must consider multiple factors when developing testing protocols and programs, including leadership support, limited resources, and training cycle time constraints.
TSAC Facilitators Testing and Evaluation Army Physical Fitness Test APFT
Emphasizing Strength and Power Performance Using the Trap Bar Deadlift for the Modern-Day Warfighter
The purpose of this article is to provide warfighters and tactical facilitators with an evidence-based approach to improve maximal strength and power using the trap bar deadlift as it relates to combat preparedness.
TSAC Facilitators Program design Periodization Trap Bar Deadlift TSAC-F Warfighter
Implementing Ability Based Conditioning Programs for Team Sports
November 25, 2017
Learn how to individualize a group training session to ensure that all athletes are training at the same intensity. In this session from the NSCA’s 2017 Coaches Conference, Mick Stierli explains how to prescribe individual training for athletes at differing levels of fitness, and the importance of prescribing individual training intensity during conditioning sessions.
Coaches Exercise Science Program design Conditioning Programs Conditioning Team Sports Developing Aerobic Speed Aerobic Training
First Responder Research Column January 2025 - The Impact of PPE on First Responders' Performance
July 1, 2025
This article from TSAC 76, describes first responder wellness and the effects of PPE on occupational performance. Visit NSCA online to learn about exercise science and tactical fitness.
TSAC Facilitators Exercise Science Program design Testing and Evaluation Client Consultation|Assessment Safety Professional Development PPE Metabolic Demand Thermal Stress Workload Capacity Aerobic Fitness Test Protective Equipment
Motivation and Self-Efficacy in Law Enforcement Personnel – Measurement and Practical Applications
May 19, 2026
This article discusses motivation, self-efficacy, and barriers to exercise specific to law enforcement officers. Visit NSCA online to learn more about tactical performance and occupational fitness.
TSAC Facilitators Program design Organization and Administration Testing and Evaluation Client Consultation|Assessment Safety Professional Development Behavioral Regulation in Exercise Questionnaire Occupational Training Motivation Anerobic Fitness Aerobic Fitness Law Enforcement Training Programs Corrective Exercise
The Importance of Training for Power in the Senior Population
July 8, 2025
This Personal Trainers Quarterly article shares considerations to counteract the decline of muscular fitness in older adults. Visit NSCA online to read more on corrective exercises, health, and fitness
Personal trainers Exercise Science Exercise Technique Program design Testing and Evaluation Client Consultation|Assessment Professional Development Functional Performance Muscular Fitness Neuromuscular System Aging Seniors Mobility Power Resistance Training
TSAC Research Column – April 2021
November 19, 2021
This article is part of a continuing series of tactical strength and conditioning (TSAC) research reviews. It is designed to bring awareness to new research findings of relevance to tactical strength and conditioning communities.
TSAC Facilitators Exercise Science Program design Testing and Evaluation Functional Movement Screen Police Officers Military Deployment Body Composition Fitness Testing
Seasonal Considerations for Outdoor Fitness Testing of Law Enforcement Recruits
February 5, 2021
This article discusses the variability in physical testing outcomes for law enforcement recruits based on the ambient temperatures and relative humidity present on test day.
TSAC Facilitators Testing and Evaluation Law Enforcement Fitness Testing Recruits Temperature Relative Humidity
CSCS® Exam Description
Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist Exam Description. The Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist® (CSCS®) exam is comprised of two sections that test the candidate's knowledge in the Scientific Foundations and Practical/Applied areas.
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