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A Framework to Guide Practitioners for Selecting Metrics during the Countermovement and Drop Jump Tests
February 18, 2022
This infographic outlines a three-step process to determine the efficacy of selected jump metrics and the ability to use them in practice.
Coaches Exercise Science Exercise Technique Testing and Evaluation Infographics Drop Jump Test Countermovement Jump Jump Height
Seven Pillars of Prevention: Effective Strategies for Strength and Conditioning Coaches to Reduce Injury Risk and Improve Performance in Young Athletes
April 16, 2021
This infographic highlights seven effective strategies to reduce the risk of injury in young athletes for strength and conditioning coaches.
Coaches Exercise Science Exercise Technique Program design Infographics Youth Athletes Growth and Maturation Needs Analysis Training Age hs-coaching
Hamstring Electromyography during Kettlebell Swings
June 1, 2017
According to a recent study, the hip hinge kettlebell swing produced the greatest amount of hamstring surface electromyography of the three styles of kettlebell swings that were assessed. These findings have implications for the application of kettlebell swing exercises in strength and conditioning, injury prevention, and rehabilitation programs.
Coaches Exercise Science Exercise Technique infographics Kettlebell hamstring rehabilitation
The Role of Resistance Training in Enhancing Mental Health and Self-Esteem in Youth – A Guide for Educators and Coaches
February 23, 2026
This NSCA Coach article summarizes key findings on coach-focused strategies to help educators use resistance training to support healthy youth development. Visit NSCA online to read more on mental health and youth sports.
Coaches 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 Exercise and Self-Esteem Model Exercise Intervention School Educators Strength and Conditioning Coaches Self-Esteem Exercise Technique LTAD Mental Health School-Based Exercise
Dr. Jeff Chandler Reflects on Stepping Away, SCJ Legacy
After 27 years as Editor in Chief of the Strength and Conditioning Journal (SCJ), Dr. Jeff Chandler, EdD, FNSCA, will step away from his role in April 2025.
Oxygen Uptake and the Aerobic and Anaerobic Contributions to Exercise
May 22, 2020
This excerpt from NSCA’s Essentials of Personal Training, Second Edition briefly reviews the role of oxygen uptake in exercise.
Personal trainers Exercise Science Oxygen Deficit Energy EPOC Aerobic Anaerobic
Nutritional Research Award
The Nutritional Research Award is given annually to recognize a nutritionist for their breakthroughs and contributions in field of nutritional research for athletes.
Combination Training: The Most Effective Way to Use Metabolic Resistance Training
July 30, 2012
Brad Schoenfeld, MS, CSCS, CSPS, NSCA-CPT, spoke at the NSCA's 2012 National Conference about combination training and its effect on metabolic resistance training.
Coaches Exercise Science Program design metabolic resistance training combination training aerobic exercise
Unlock the Power of the Transverse Plane
October 29, 2016
It has been said that power lies within the transverse plane, but actually the frontal plane foot motion is what drives the transverse plane. In this session from the NSCA’s 2016 Personal Trainers Conference, Emily Splichal reviews frontal plane foot movements and how they are coupled with transverse plane rotations of the lower extremity.
Personal trainers Exercise Science Exercise Technique Teaching exercise progressions movement fundamentals Transverse Plane Frontal Plane Movements
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