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Learning from Legends
March 4, 2020
Learn from those who were there from the beginning, at the forefront of strength and conditioning, as they provide a historical perspective on the field’s evolution and share lessons learned during this question and answer session from the 2019 NSCA Coaches Conference with Boyd Epley, Meg Stone, Al Vermeil, and Johnny Parker.
Coaches Professional Development Professional Development Strength Coach Legend
Youth Performance and Fitness—Strength and Conditioning Information for Parents
March 1, 2013
Strength and conditioning professionals who incorporate a properly designed and supervised training program can help their young athletes train, compete, and reduce the likelihood of injury.
Personal trainers Coaches Exercise Science Program design youth athlete training youth strength training youth training guidelines
Analyzing the Speed Requirements of a Sport
May 1, 2017
While analyzing the speed requirements of different sports may, at first, seem to be a massive challenge, asking a few key questions can make the task much simpler.
Coaches Exercise Science Exercise Technique speed sport requirements strength and conditioning
NSCA Announces 2025 Election Results
The National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) announces the results of its 2025 Elections, as selected by NSCA Members
Personal Training for the Recreational Downhill Skier
January 1, 2014
This article looks at the movement patterns of downhill skiing and suggests strength and conditioning exercises for the recreational downhill skier.
Personal trainers Exercise Technique Program design Downhill skiing personal training skiing Training for Skiing Skiing
50 Mistakes Young Coaches Make That Keep Them from Getting the Position They Want
January 18, 2020
Brian Thompson, Director of Strength and Conditioning at Springfield College, helps young coaches develop an understanding of how small mistakes can make a big difference while interviewing for a strength position. This session provides knowledge of how the selection process works for employers and discusses how to apply better professionalism to get the positions you want.
Coaches Professional Development Interview Skills Resume Professional Development
Cluster Sets - Current Methods for Introducing Variations to Training Sets
June 25, 2016
Learn about cluster sets, and how they can be used in program design for optimal athletic development. Greg Haff, President of the NSCA, shares examples of various set structures in this session from the NSCA 2016 National Conference.
Coaches Program design weight training cluster sets strength and conditioning program design
Intensity or Resistance
September 17, 2018
The loading intensity a person chooses depends on his or her goals and training status (i.e., whether the person is a trained athlete or a sedentary individual). Ultimately, the number of repetitions you can perform at a given intensity or load determines the effects of training on strength develop.
Personal trainers TSAC Facilitators Coaches Exercise Technique Program design Intensity 1RM Resistance Training
Teaching for Skill Acquisition in Fitness – Best Practices for Fitness Pedagogy
April 16, 2021
The purpose of this article is to present pedagogical content knowledge to personal trainers aimed to enhance client performance and satisfaction.
Coaches Exercise Science Program design Professional Development Skill Acquisition Observation Feedback Fitness Pedagogy
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