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TSAC Research Review, TSAC Report 41
June 1, 2016
This article is the sixth in a continuing series of tactical strength and conditioning (TSAC) research reviews. It is designed to bring awareness to new research findings of relevance to tactical strength and conditioning communities.
TSAC Facilitators Exercise Technique Program design job task analysis FMS functional movement screen Load carriage tactical strength and conditioning TSAC exercise
TSAC Report 45 Research Review
February 1, 2017
This article is the ninth in a continuing series of tactical strength and conditioning (TSAC) research reviews. It is designed to bring awareness to new research findings of relevance to tactical strength and conditioning communities.
TSAC Facilitators Exercise Technique Program design police cadet fitness load carriage tasks soldier fitness wildland firefighter firefighter
TSAC—Reducing the Risk of Injury
March 18, 2019
This article is the first of a continuing series on practical, evidence-based approaches to reducing the risk of injury while developing tactical strength and conditioning. The focus of this article is on how to reduce non-contact ACL rupture injuries from turf and artificial fields.
TSAC Facilitators Program design Basic Pathophysiology and Science of Health Status or Condition and Disorder or Disease Injury Prevention Tactical Athlete ACL TSAC-F
Choosing Exercises—“The Crunch”
April 1, 2017
Should personal trainers include the crunch exercise in an exercise program? The answer should always be, “it depends;” however, arriving at the best answer requires a process.
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The Role of the Strength and Conditioning Professional during Long-Term Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction Recovery
August 4, 2023
This article focuses on interprofessional collaboration for optimizing athlete return to sport (RTS).
Coaches Program design Professional Development Anterior Cruciate Ligament Physical Therapist Unilateral Balance Fatigue Sled Sprint
Considerations for Ruck Injury Prevention in the Low Back
April 1, 2017
Given the high prevalence of injuries that occur during rucking, implementing an injury prevention program is paramount. Disseminating information on proper injury prevention training methods and reducing the risk of ruck-related back injuries can improve overall mission readiness with minimal lost training time.
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Energy Availability and Fatigue in Female Soccer
October 30, 2025
This article in NSCA Coach examines practical strategies to mitigate LEA and enhance performance in female soccer players. Visit NSCA online to learn more on sports science and exercise research.
Coaches Exercise Science Nutrition Program design Organization and Administration Testing and Evaluation Safety Basic Pathophysiology and Science of Health Status or Condition and Disorder or Disease Professional Development Nutrition Education Competitive Soccer Injury Prevention NIL Endurance Sports Stress Athletic Performance Anxiety
Injury Mitigation in Career Firefighters Using an Athletic Trainer in a Direct Access Care Model
July 5, 2024
This article explores the process and reasoning behind integrating an athletic trainer within a fire department to provide clinical care and injury prevention protocols.
TSAC Facilitators Exercise Science Basic Pathophysiology and Science of Health Status or Condition and Disorder or Disease Professional Development Athletic Trainer Musculoskeletal Injury Firefighter
Resistance Exercise Considerations for Load Carriage
May 8, 2020
This article addresses three main areas of resistance exercise that best prepares tactical personnel for load carriage.
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Strength Training Practices for Rowing – Part 3 – Conditioning Training
September 11, 2020
This is the third and final article of a series on strength training practices for rowing and will focus on the energy systems development of rowing athletes.
Coaches Program design Rowing Energy Systems Development Heart Rate Breathing Strategies
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