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Resistance Training—General vs Specific Exercises
April 1, 2014
This article proposes that all resistance training exercises can be classified as either “specific” or “general.” How to classify each exercise type and the unique benefits they offer is explained.
Personal trainers Exercise Science Exercise Technique Program design Resistance training strength training
CSCS® Exam Description
Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist Exam Description. The Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist® (CSCS®) exam is comprised of two sections that test the candidate's knowledge in the Scientific Foundations and Practical/Applied areas.
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Implementing Olympic-Style Weightlifting in Strength Training for Sport
August 26, 2019
This article considers some of the main differences between the training of Olympic weightlifters and the use of Olympic weightlifting exercises in strength training for sport.
Coaches Exercise Technique Program design Olympic Weightlifting Power Snatch Power Clean Deceleration Plyometric Rate of Force Development
Integrating Sports Science with the General Population using Peak Wattage Testing
October 23, 2025
This article in NSCA Coach discusses how machine-based testing can be used to gather data and improve training. Visit NSCA online to learn more on sports science and exercise research.
Coaches Exercise Science Program design Organization and Administration Testing and Evaluation Client Consultation|Assessment Professional Development Machine-Based Testing Performance Tracking Technology Stress Response Phosphagen System Sport Performance Fitness Assessment Power Output
Integrating Mental and Physical Strength and Conditioning for the Tactical Athlete: What the Research Says
May 1, 2016
The path to actual integration of mental and physical training for the tactical athlete is paved with growing empiricism. The current challenge is to sustain creative development of functional approaches and demonstrate that integration can deliver potential benefits.
TSAC Facilitators Exercise Technique Program design training resiliency mental strength training for tactical athletes tactical strength and conditioning
Implementing Core Training Concepts into Strength Training for Sport
August 1, 2020
This article provides an understanding of the role the core plays during execution of athletic movements, as well as provides evidence-based concepts that help to strengthen the core and maximize movement performance.
Coaches Program design Oblique Rectus Abdominis Pelvic Floor Core Stabilizers The Kinetic Chain
Tactical Peer Fitness Practical Application Workshop
September 2, 2022
The purpose of this case study was to assess a one-day peer fitness leaders workshop for firefighters and law enforcement officers to test the feasibility of creating a “Train the Trainer” program, which could be implemented for continued intervention.
TSAC Facilitators Program design Professional Development Firefighters Law Enforcement Workshop Fitness Leader Movement
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