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The Seated Medicine Ball Throw Performed by Law Enforcement Recruits – Normative Data and Training Implications
May 9, 2025by Robert Lockie, PhD, TSAC-F,*DTSAC Facilitators Exercise Science Exercise Technique Program design Testing and Evaluation Client Consultation|Assessment
TSAC Report – January, 2019 Research Column
October 11, 2019by Brian Schilling, PhD, CSCS, FNSCA and Dustin Dunnick
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 Nutrition Program design Testing and Evaluation
Training Considerations for the Female Firefighter – Bridging the Evidence Gap in Tactical Strength and Conditioning
May 15, 2026by Annmarie Chizewski, PhD, CSCS, USAW, Joel Martin, PhD, CSCS,*D, CPSS, Lee Brown, PhD, CSCS, CSPS, TSAC-F, RSCC, Steve Ferrier, and Mick Jackson
This TSAC Report article discusses why female firefighters need sex-specific training to improve biomechanics, reduce injury risk, and support career sustainability. Visit NSCA online to read more about exercise science and occupational readiness.
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
Physical Training Considerations for Police Academy Recruits
August 7, 2023by Timary Malley, CSCS, Alyssa Yetter, and Tunde Szivak, PhD, CSCS,*D
This article discusses the benefits of utilizing evidence-based training approaches supported by current strength and conditioning research with law enforcement officer recruits.
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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
Building the Future Together – Integrating Practice and Science in Tactical Performance
October 12, 2026by Brandon Roberts, PhD, CSCS,*D, TSAC-F,*D, Joel Martin, PhD, CSCS,*D, CPSS, TSAC-F,*D, William Stokes, DPT, TSAC-F,*D, Lee Brown, PhD, CSCS, TSAC-F, RSCC, Ryan Fowler, CSCS, Brian Leary, PhD, CSCS,*D, Annmarie Chizewski, PhD, CSCS, USAW, Donna Wolf, PhD, CSCS,*D, CPSS, TSAC-F,*D, and Jason Soileau, PhD, CSCS,*D, CPSS, TSAC-F,*D, RSCC
This article examines tactical strength and conditioning, highlighting professional development, evidence-based strategies to enhance readiness and performance, and approaches that support long-term health outcomes in tactical populations. Visit NSCA online to read more on tactical strength training and human performance.
TSAC Facilitators Program design Organization and Administration Testing and Evaluation Client Consultation|Assessment Safety Basic Pathophysiology and Science of Health Status or Condition, Disorder, or Disease Professional Development
Motivation and Self-Efficacy in Law Enforcement Personnel – Measurement and Practical Applications
May 19, 2026by Robert Lockie, PhD, TSAC-F,*D
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
Military Research—Recent Insights and Implications
April 23, 2018by Brandon Stone, CSCS, RSCC
Recent advances in research and human performance programs (HPP) has made it possible to learn more about the tactical athlete while creating enhanced methodologies and implementation. This review draws on the past three years of research focusing on strength and conditioning within military communities, exploring the current themes of research and the implications of future studies.
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TSAC Report July 2018 Research Column
April 29, 2019by Brian K. Schilling, PhD, CSCS, FNSCA
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.
TSAC Facilitators Exercise Science
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