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Law Enforcement Tactical Strength and Conditioning Programs— Transform “Impossible” Obstacles into Ideal Opportunities
March 11, 2019
Mandy Nice explains the benefits and need of expanding health and fitness programs into military and law enforcement agencies, and offers strategies for the common obstacles preventing implementation of these programs.
TSAC Facilitators Organization and Administration TSAC Fitness Programs Tactical Strength and Conditioning
The Benefits of Exercise for Adolescents with ADHD and Practical Recommendation for the High School Strength and Conditioning Coach
September 29, 2023
This article highlights the benefits of exercise for adolescents with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). It also provides practical recommendations for high school strength and conditioning coaches working with ADHD student-athletes.
Coaches Program design
Professional Paperwork and More—Suggestions for Protecting Yourself as a Certified Personal Trainer
October 1, 2015
Every client should participate in a 20 – 30 min initial interview and consultation prior to participating in any physical activity. This process allows the personal trainer and client time to complete the strategy session form, physical activity readiness questionnaire (PAR-Q), professional liability form, and trainer-client agreement.
Personal trainers Organization and Administration Client Consultation|Assessment NSCA-CPT client liability business of personal training personal training
Physiological Responses to Defensive Tactics Training in Correctional Populations – Implications for Health Screening and Physical Training
June 1, 2017
Correctional officers can achieve heart rates that are indicative of maximal effort exercise during a simulated confrontation with a noncompliant inmate. Given the nature of the position, agencies should attempt to hire individuals that have the potential to be able to work in these situations and training instructors should ensure they are physically developed so they can function and make correct decisions when providing maximal effort under stress.
TSAC Facilitators Exercise Science TSAC Report TSAC TSAC-F correctional officers law enforcement training
TSAC Report 45 Research Review
February 1, 2017
This article is the ninth in 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 Technique Program design police cadet fitness load carriage tasks soldier fitness wildland firefighter firefighter
Training Considerations for Swimming in Older Adults
June 1, 2017
Swimming is a form of exercise that has minimal impact on body joints as it applies a lower amount of stress compared to other popular activities, such as walking. This article offers different methods of swimming that improve overall health aimed for the maturing adult.
Personal trainers Program design PTQ Training Considerations for Swimming in Older Adults swimming older adults personal training nsca-cpt mature adults
Risk Factors Requiring Wellness Interventions
November 6, 2020
This excerpt from NSCA's Essentials of Tactical Strength and Conditioning explains the importance of wellness programs for tactical athletes.
TSAC Facilitators Program design Wellness Interventions Tactical Sleep Disruption Stress Nutrition
Implementation of an Educational Fitness Training Class for Future Law Enforcement Professionals
August 25, 2023
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
Time-Efficient Training Approach as a Solution to Sedentary Occupational Health Risks
November 4, 2022
This article highlights some of the benefits, components, and training methods involved with time-efficient training.
Personal trainers Program design Sedentary Time-Efficient Training Complex Circuit
NSCA Announces Newly Elected Board Members
Colin Wilborn and Bret Contreras are elected to the NSCA Board of Directors. Joining the Nomination Committee are Shawn Arent and Jenevieve Roper.
