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Agility and Coordination Training in a Pediatric Athletic Population
June 3, 2019
A fundamental training program at a young age gives the athlete the opportunity to develop many skills needed to succeed. The implementation of agility and coordination training can help reduce the risk of injury and elevate a young developing athlete.
Coaches Program design Youth Training Agility and Coordination Training HS-Coaching Youth Athlete
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
Walking Your Way to Wellness – The Simple Path to Better Health
August 26, 2025
This Personal Trainers Quarterly article promotes the benefits of walking to boost physical activity and improve overall health outcomes. Visit NSCA online to read more on health science and low-impact exercises.
Personal trainers Exercise Science Exercise Technique Program design Testing and Evaluation Client Consultation|Assessment Basic Pathophysiology and Science of Health Status or Condition and Disorder or Disease Professional Development Low-Impact Training Obesity Osteoporosis Type 2 Diabetes Hypertension Anxiety Depression Mental Health
Potential for Using the Reactive Strength Index (Rsi) to Decrease Injury Risk and Improve Operational Performance in UK Firefighters
November 22, 2024
This article provides considerations for preparing firefighters
for the physical and psychological demands of their job, including pre-operational work specific training during their rest times.
TSAC Facilitators Exercise Science Program design Safety Professional Development First Responders Firefighters Mental Health Occupational Stress LEO's LEO's Physical Fitness LEO's LEO's Tactical Facilitators
Training Clients during Pregnancy—Modifications and Considerations
May 13, 2019
Personal trainers should be aware of the physiological changes during pregnancy for each trimester in order to provide appropriate exercise modifications and alternatives for their prenatal clients, to positively influence overall health.
Personal trainers Program design Client Consultation|Assessment Safety Basic Pathophysiology and Science of Health Status or Condition and Disorder or Disease Pregnancy Training Pregnant Client Physiological Changes
Passion in Coaching: The Importance of Having a “Sonic Boom”
April 1, 2016
Passion, while imperative to training, must be paired with energy, enthusiasm, intention, and knowledge to truly make a difference and create your “sonic boom.” Being an effective strength and conditioning coach is a lifestyle, not a job, and with continued passion, you can affect many lives positively.
Coaches Organization and Administration Professional Development strength and conditioning coach Coaching profession NSCA Coach
Implementing Strength Training to Improve Ruck March Capacity
April 17, 2020
This article describes the various strength training processes that can be implemented to build a soldier’s ruck march capacity.
TSAC Facilitators Program design Ruck March Progressive Overload Load-Carriage Soldiers Strength Training
Performance Under Stress – Implications for Tactical Personnel
March 10, 2023
This article discusses performance under stress, as well as factors influencing this performance in tactical personnel.
TSAC Facilitators Exercise Science Tactical Personnel Stress Emergency Responders Cognition Military
A Quarterback-Specific Movement Program
April 1, 2019
The football quarterback (QB) is a unique position in sport. To throw or pass the ball, the QB needs to incorporate nearly every muscle in the body in a very precise sequence to optimally release the ball with the right amount of power, spin, and precision. Specific movement patterns are suggested to optimize the performance of a QB.
Coaches Exercise Technique Program design Quarterback Football Movement Specificity Movement Programming
Working with the Menstrual Cycle in Female Athletes
December 17, 2021
The goal of this article is to promote professional dialogue and broaden the knowledge of ways to use nutrition and recovery techniques to work with the physiological changes that come throughout the menstrual cycle.
Coaches Exercise Science Nutrition Menstruation Iron Deficiency Female Athlete Triad
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