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First Responder Research Column January 2025 - The Impact of PPE on First Responders' Performance
July 1, 2025
This article from TSAC 76, describes first responder wellness and the effects of PPE on occupational performance. Visit NSCA online to learn about exercise science and tactical fitness.
TSAC Facilitators Exercise Science Program design Testing and Evaluation Client Consultation|Assessment Safety Professional Development PPE Metabolic Demand Thermal Stress Workload Capacity Aerobic Fitness Test Protective Equipment
TSAC – Reducing the Risk of Injury – Using a Hierarchy of Controls
December 27, 2019
This article is part of a new, continuing series on practical, evidence-based approaches to reducing the risk of injury while developing tactical strength and conditioning.
TSAC Facilitators Exercise Technique Program design Organization and Administration Safety Reduce Injury Risk Tactical Fatigue Countermeasure Technique
Change of Direction (COD) Training and Evaluation Using the COD Deficit to Assess COD Ability in Athletes
April 21, 2020
This infographic discusses how testing for the change of direction deficit may be a more specific measure of change of direction ability in athletes.
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NSCA’s Midwest Region
NSCA has a network of volunteer leaders who direct NSCA’s efforts at the state level. NSCA’s Midwest Regional Coordinator provides oversight and training to local state directors. Members in the Midwest Region can connect at local and regional events as well as on Facebook to others in this area.
Staying Impactful with Athletes
November 8, 2019
In this session from the 2019 Coaches Conference, Vernon Griffith, Co-Owner of Virginia High Performance, discusses how to effectively communicate with athletes, establish trust and foster relationships, and understand the stresses that affect the mindset of young athletes.
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Use of the FMS Screening Tool and Exercise Templates to Help Reduce Injuries and Improve Performance for Large Groups and Individual Military Members – A Personal Perspective
January 15, 2021
This article is a personal perspective on utilizing the Functional Movement System (FMS) as a tool to identify potential problems and function efficiently on a large group scale to reduce the risk of injuries.
TSAC Facilitators Program design Testing and Evaluation FMS Injury Reduction Movement Patterns Military TSAC-F
Bridge: Unconventional Training for Combat Athletes, with JC Santana
May 1, 2015
JC Santana, of the Institute of Human Performance, demonstrates some unconventional methods he uses to train combat athletes.
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Prescription Exercise Programming in Preparation for the Army Combat Fitness Test
February 24, 2023
This article discusses the importance and impact a qualified fitness professional on the fitness and readiness of soldiers for the United States Army.
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Performance under Pressure – Coping Skills and Mitigation Strategies for Tactical Personnel
November 3, 2023
This article will discuss specific measures of stress that can be monitored, as well as coping skills to mitigate the negative effects of stress.
TSAC Facilitators Exercise Science Program design Stress Coping Skills Tactical Personnel Heart Rate
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