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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
Heart Rate Variability Useful in Monitoring Fitness and Training Responses in Tactical Athletes
September 1, 2016
HRV is thought to provide objective insight into understanding fatigue, “trainability,” and “readiness” to perform in athletic populations. Evolving access to HRV data may enhance the understanding of individualized fitness and training responses in tactical athletes.
TSAC Facilitators Program design Basic Pathophysiology and Science of Health Status or Condition and Disorder or Disease hrv Monitoring Fitness Training Load Tactical Athlete TSAC
Kids Must Strength Train – A Call to Action
November 6, 2020
This article discusses the impact and importance of resistance training with kids on their mental and physiological health and well-being.
Personal trainers Exercise Science Program design Resistance Training Youth Athleticism SAID Principle Motor Development
Sport Science Load Monitoring Practices, Application, and Practicality for First Responders - Part I
May 30, 2025
This article discusses how first responder organizations can optimize their training programs through scientific techniques, including the measurement of training load.
TSAC Facilitators Exercise Science Exercise Technique Program design Testing and Evaluation Professional Development Physiological Stress Fitness Requirements Training Load Measurement Performance Improvement Training Optimization Sport Science
Microdosing and the Tactical Athlete – Considerations and Opportunities for Time-Critical Performance
December 16, 2022
This article explains the potential benefits of microdosing training with tactical athletes.
TSAC Facilitators Program design Tactical Athlete Microdosing Resistance Training
Understanding Weight Bias among Personal Trainers and Practical Strategies
March 4, 2022
This article seeks to explore weight bias and provide strategies to reduce weight bias behaviors.
Personal trainers Basic Pathophysiology and Science of Health Status or Condition and Disorder or Disease Professional Development
NSCA Announces 2025 Career and Service Awards
The National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) is proud to announce the recipients of the organization’s 2024 Career and Service Awards. Given annually, the distinguished Career Awards honor individuals who have made significant contributions to the strength and conditioning community throughout their careers.
Bridging the Gap between Personal Training and Physical Therapy
April 22, 2019
The purpose of this article is to define the roles of personal trainers and physical therapists and to learn how their combined expertise can influence long-term physical health improvements for their clients.
Personal trainers Program design Testing and Evaluation Client Consultation|Assessment Basic Pathophysiology and Science of Health Status or Condition and Disorder or Disease Physical Therapy Client Assessment Client Needs
Understanding Stress and Training
November 10, 2023
This article seeks to help personal trainers understand the physiological effects of stress and helpful ways they can drive positive changes for their clients through exercise.
Personal trainers Exercise Science Program design Client Consultation|Assessment Stress Allostatic Load Cortisol Psychosocial Index Homeostasis
Harnessing the Power of Beet Juice - Enhancing Athletic Performance through Dietary Nitrates
July 4, 2025
This article from NSCA Coach explores how beet juice and nitrate supplements can enhance athletic performance. Learn more about nutrition and exercise physiology online at NSCA.com.
Exercise Science Nutrition Program design Testing and Evaluation Client Consultation|Assessment Basic Pathophysiology and Science of Health Status or Condition and Disorder or Disease Dietary Nitrates Beet Juice High-intensity exercise Recovery Endurance Athletic Performance Nutrition Supplements
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