(209 found)
Selecting Appropriate Objective Assessments Based on Resistance Training Status and Experience
June 1, 2017
While exercise is safe for most participants, many screening strategies have been implemented to reduce the likelihood of injury, and possibly death, from exercise. This article shares an objective strategy for selecting an appropriate assessment method based on a client’s resistance training status and experience.
Personal trainers Exercise Science Fitness assessment personal training nsca-cpt assessment method
Principle-Based Program Design—A Practical, Step-By-Step Guide
April 1, 2015
Although most resources on program design review the foundational scientific principles of training, they often fail to provide practical strategies that strength and conditioning professionals need in order to apply these principles successfully. To help bridge the gap between science and application, this article provides a simple and practical, step-by-step system for applying the scientific principles of training into the program design process.
Personal trainers Exercise Science Program design strength and conditioning exercise science personal training program design
Critical Evaluation of Strength and Conditioning Research
July 30, 2012
Dr. Joseph Weir, PhD, spoke at the NSCA's 2012 National Conference about how to critically evaluate the science behind strength and conditioning research.
TSAC Facilitators Coaches Organization and Administration TSAC Tactical Athlete Strength and Conditioning Research Applied Research CSCS
Risk-Benefit Considerations for Deadlifting in Rehabilitating Low-Back Injuries
April 30, 2025
This article highlights the key benefits of deadlifts in exercise therapy, addressing the often-overlooked issue of low-back pain in strength and conditioning.
Coaches Exercise Science Exercise Technique Program design Organization and Administration Testing and Evaluation Client Consultation|Assessment Basic Pathophysiology and Science of Health Status or Condition and Disorder or Disease Workout Injury Joint Health Resistance training Lumbar Spine posterior-chain rehabilitation exercise Low-Back Injury Weight Lifting Exercise Therapy Deadlift
Awards Criteria
NSCA awards are governed by this following general criteria. Please visit the individual award's page for specific criteria.
Sport Science Load Monitoring Practices, Application, and Practicality for First Responders - Part I
May 30, 2025
This article discusses how first responder organizations can optimize their training programs through scientific techniques, including the measurement of training load.
TSAC Facilitators Exercise Science Exercise Technique Program design Testing and Evaluation Professional Development Physiological Stress Fitness Requirements Training Load Measurement Performance Improvement Training Optimization Sport Science
Iowa State Clinic
Learn, participate and network with colleagues at (location) while earning CEUs. Hosted by the state, provincial and regional directors, this local event brings cutting-edge research and application to your backyard.
Northwest Regional Conference
Learn, participate and network with colleagues at (location) while earning CEUs. Hosted by the state, provincial and regional directors, this local event brings cutting-edge research and application to your backyard.
NSCA Announces Newly Elected Board Members
Colin Wilborn and Bret Contreras are elected to the NSCA Board of Directors. Joining the Nomination Committee are Shawn Arent and Jenevieve Roper.
- Privacy Policy
- Terms of Use
- Retraction and Correction Policy
- © 2025 National Strength and Conditioning Association
#NSCAStrong
#NSCAStrong