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JSCR Editorial Excellence Award
The JSCR Editorial Excellence Award is presented to members of the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research (JSCR) Editorial Board in recognition of their service to the NSCA.
NSCA’s Midwest Region
NSCA has a network of volunteer leaders who direct NSCA’s efforts at the state level. NSCA’s Midwest Regional Coordinator provides oversight and training to local state directors. Members in the Midwest Region can connect at local and regional events as well as on Facebook to others in this area.
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
Normalizing Fitness Data
May 1, 2017
Field tests have become popular in applied exercise science and sport performance enhancement programs because of their simplicity and ability to generalize results. However, numerous confounding factors may influence the validity of test data from such evaluations.
Coaches Testing and Evaluation sport performance training fitness training fitness tests fitness testing
Effects of Exercise on Osteoporosis: Part 4
June 1, 2017
Exercise and physical activity are necessary for the development of optimal bone health, as well as the preservation of bone mass density (BMD) throughout life. It is imperative, as health and fitness professionals, to understand the impact of exercise on skeletal health and overall wellness and to serve as an educational resource for clients.
Personal trainers Exercise Science Program design Basic Pathophysiology and Science of Health Status or Condition and Disorder or Disease PTQ bone mass density BMD osteoporosis personal training
About NSCA
The NSCA is a nonprofit association dedicated to advancing strength, conditioning, & related sport science professions.
NSCA’s North Central Region
NSCA has a network of volunteer leaders who direct NSCA’s efforts at the state and provincial level. NSCA’s North Central Regional Coordinator provides oversight and training to local state and provincial directors. Members in the North Central Region can connect at local and regional events as well as on Facebook to others in this area.
The Science and Application of High-Intensity Interval Training
October 11, 2019
In this session from 2019 Coaches Conference, Paul Laursen, co-author of the book “Science and Application of High-Intensity Interval Training: Solutions to the Programming Puzzle,” explains the physiological targets of high-intensity interval training and how to design and manipulate variables for a variety of applications.
Coaches Exercise Science Program design High-Intensity Interval Training HIIT Physiological Targets Work to Rest Ratio
Non-Specific Low-Back Pain and Corrective Exercise Solutions
June 25, 2021
For those dealing with clients who have back pain, this article focuses on non-specific low-back pain and potential exercise solutions for it.
Personal trainers Exercise Science Program design Basic Pathophysiology and Science of Health Status or Condition and Disorder or Disease Back Pain Core Exercises Plank Pelvic Tilt Spine
NSCA Announces 2017 Career Awards
Colorado Springs, CO - The National Strength and Conditioning Association recognizes Avery Faigenbaum, Terry Todd, Andrea Hudy, and Jeff Chandler recognized for their career accomplishments.
