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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
Instability Training—Help or Hype?
January 1, 2014
This article briefly examines the most popular instability training devices and provides examples of how instability training can be incorporated into traditional resistance training programs.
Personal trainers Exercise Technique Program design balance boards TRX training suspension trainer balance trainers exercise balls BOSU Instability training
Adapting to the Digital Transformation of the Fitness Industry
October 15, 2021
This article presents advice on how personal trainers can step up their digital footprint and be successful in unprecedented times.
Personal trainers Professional Development Fitness Industry Personal Training Clients
Commitment to the Profession - Time to Step Up or Step Out
January 1, 2014
Professional standards can differ from gym-to-gym, studio-to-studio, and personal trainer-to-personal trainer, but all professional personal trainers can benefit from focusing on specific goals.
Personal trainers Organization and Administration Professional Development standards professionalism Personal training
Professional Development Overview
Explore NSCA professional development groups, access member resources, and contribute educational content to share knowledge and advance your career.
Incorporating Developmental Psychology to Enhance High School Strength Training
September 22, 2025
This article in NSCA Coach explores how developmental psychology enhances coaching in high school strength settings. Visit us online to learn more on high school strength training and exercise science.
Coaches Exercise Science 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 Social Relationships Personal Identity Psychology Sport Performance Mental Health Athlete Development Model High School Athletes
Working around a Client’s Low Back Pain – Strategies and Exercise Progressions
July 14, 2023
The primary focus of this article is to provide personal trainers with an evidence- and practice-based approach to exercise selection and implementation in those with low back pain.
Personal trainers Exercise Technique Program design Client Consultation|Assessment Low Back Pain Personal Trainers Muscular Development Fracture
Defining the Professional Personal Trainer
January 1, 2016
With the average investment for personal training being $200 per client per month, professional personal trainers have the potential to earn over $100,000 a year if they apply themselves appropriately.
Personal trainers Organization and Administration personal training standards personal trainer income personal training
Balancing High Operational Load While Sustaining Conditioning for Law Enforcement Officers
April 1, 2016
Specialist law enforcement resources are under constant strain to maintain operational and organizational outcomes. The high operational tempo disturbs many functions including skill enhancement, personal development, work/life balance, and time for physical conditioning.
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