Sport Science Load Monitoring Practices, Application, and Practicality for First Responders - Part I

by Robert Lockie, PhD, TSAC-F,*D, And Jay Dawes, PhD, CSCS,*D, NSCA-Cpt, TSAC-F, *D, FNSCA
TSAC Report May 2025
Vol 76, Issue 1

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This article discusses how first responder organizations can optimize their training programs through scientific techniques, including the measurement of training load.

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