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TSAC Report — First Responder Column — July 2024 — The Impact of Exercise and Fitness on First Responders’ Mental and Physical Health
November 15, 2024
This column will explore specific investigations that evaluate the impact of PA and fitness on mental and physical health outcomes among firefighters and law enforcement officers.
TSAC Facilitators Exercise Technique Program design Safety Tactical Facilitators First Responders Physical Fitness LEOs Occupational Stress Mental Health Firefighters
TSAC Report – First Responder Column – April 2024 – Addressing Low Back Pain in First Responders
September 20, 2024
This article addresses low back pain in first responders by examining three relevant studies.
TSAC Facilitators Exercise Technique Program design Testing and Evaluation Law Enforcement Tactical Facilitator Duty Belt Firefighters Core Trunk Load Carriage
From the Field Two-Part Series: Part 2 – Perspectives on Alternative Licensure Programs (ALP) from a Current Full-Time High School Strength and Conditioning Coach and Former ALP Participant
April 26, 2024
This article focuses on providing first-hand insight into the alternative licensure program (ALP) route from a current coach in the field.
Coaches Professional Development Alternative Licensure Program High School Physical Education
Post-Concussion Effects on Neurocognitive Performance in Tactical Athletes
April 1, 2014
Concussion is a concerning injury and recovery can last days, weeks, or even months. Becoming familiar with post-concussion symptoms and the ensuing health-related sequelae is essential for those aiming to optimize the physical performance of tactical athletes.
TSAC Facilitators Safety Basic Pathophysiology and Science of Health Status or Condition and Disorder or Disease symptoms of concussion mTBI concussion signs of concussion
Critical Evaluation of the Wim Hof Method
March 19, 2021
Through this article, personal trainers should understand the extremes of the Wim Hof method, and instead encourage clients to follow scientifically-backed deep breathing and cold therapy practices to supplement a well-rounded exercise program.
Personal trainers Exercise Science Program design Breathing Meditation Cold Exposure Personal Trainer
The Effects of Neck Training on the Reduction of Injury in Contact Sports
December 1, 2025
This NSCA Coach article explores how neck training programs can reduce the severity of sport-related concussions. Visit NSCA online to read more on sports science and athletic performance.
Exercise Science Exercise Technique Program design Organization and Administration Testing and Evaluation Client Consultation|Assessment Safety Basic Pathophysiology and Science of Health Status or Condition and Disorder or Disease Professional Development Concentric Exercises Strength Training Recovery Traumatic brain injury (TBI) Brain Health Concussion Injury Prevention Athlete Safety
Creatine Supplementation – A Method to Support Brain Health and Cognitive Function in the Tactical Profession
December 23, 2022
This article discusses the possible benefits of creatine supplementation for tactical athletes and their cognitive function.
TSAC Facilitators Nutrition Creatine Traumatic Brain Injury Cognitive Function
NSCA’s Coaching Podcast, Episode 87: Kelly Dormandy
Kelly Dormandy, Assistant Athletics Director for Sports Performance at Loyola Marymount University and Head Strength Coach for the Los Angeles Sparks Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) team, talks to the NSCA Coaching Program Manager, Eric McMahon, about championship culture. Topics under discussion include constantly seeking new challenges, training WNBA athletes, and being proactive about networking in the field.
Find Kelly on Instagram: @kdormandy | Find Eric on Instagram: @ericmcmahoncscs or Twitter: @ericmcmahoncscs
Coaches Professional Development
Boots on the Ground: Strength and Conditioning in the United States Army – Lessons Learned from a Year Coaching Infantrymen
John Mata writes about his experience as a Tactical Strength and Conditioning Facilitator® (TSAC-F®) and his opportunity to be part of a pilot program directed by United States Army Forces Command (FORSCOM).
TSAC Facilitators Program design Organization and Administration TSAC Facilitator Army Tactical Strength and Conditioning
High School Sports and Strength and Conditioning – Implications for Tactical Organizations
February 26, 2021
This article explores the concept of how lifestyle behaviors encouraged at the high school-level could affect fitness during adulthood, with a focus on both sport and strength and conditioning participation.
TSAC Facilitators Program design Law Enforcement Academy Sports Recruits TSAC-F Motivation hs-coaching
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