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Physical Fitness Initiatives in the Fire Service – Barriers and Benefits
January 3, 2020
The purpose of this article is to identify and discuss some barriers and benefits of training initiatives among professional firefighters.
TSAC Facilitators Program design Organization and Administration Firefighters Barriers TSAC-F Physical Health Economic Impact Job Performance
Occupational Physical Fitness Tests for Police Officers—A Narrative Review
January 8, 2019
Occupational police tests described in the literature can serve as indicators of the occupational performance of their employees. In addition, practitioners in charge of police training should develop and employ obstacle courses composed of critical work tasks, as they may be strongly related to tests of aerobic endurance, strength, muscular endurance, and agility.
TSAC Facilitators Testing and Evaluation TSAC Tactical Training Police Testing Occupational Fitness Test
Developmental Model for Prospective Male and Female US Air Force Special Warfare Candidates: Part 1 – Background
May 12, 2023
This article seeks to explain the differences between males and females in training and adaptations, as well as provide actionable guidelines to improve performance.
TSAC Facilitators Exercise Science Program design Special Warfare Air Force Body Mass Load Carriage Endurance
Good Night – Sleep and First Responders
March 1, 2024
This article aims to bring awareness to the importance of sleep and recovery for first responders, as well as providing strategies to optimize sleep specific to their occupational demands.
TSAC Facilitators Exercise Science Sleep First Responder Firefighter Recovery
Central Concepts Related to Periodization
May 1, 2017
The ability to manage the adaptive response, handle accumulated fatigue, and capitalize on the aftereffects established from training is central to the training process.
Coaches Exercise Science Program design Central Concepts Related to Periodization Periodization strength training recovery training program design
Nutrition Research Column – January 2026 – Is it Possible for Vegetarians or Vegans to Consume Enough Protein to Support Occupational Readiness?
February 27, 2026
This article examines how plant-based diets can effectively support athletic performance. Visit NSCA online to learn more about exercise science and nutrition research.
TSAC Facilitators Exercise Science Nutrition Testing and Evaluation Client Consultation|Assessment Safety Basic Pathophysiology and Science of Health Status or Condition and Disorder or Disease Professional Development Leucine Protein Supplements Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT) Recovery Occupational Performance Muscle Protein Synthesis (MPS) Essential Ammino Acids (EAA)
TSAC Report 80 - Military Column – January 2026
February 24, 2026
This column outlines a combat readiness framework that integrates physical conditioning to strengthen cognitive performance. Visit NSCA online to learn more about tactical training and mental health.
TSAC Facilitators Exercise Science Program design Organization and Administration Testing and Evaluation Professional Development Exercise Research Cardiovascular Conditioning Combat Readiness Mental Resilience Endurance Training High-Intensity Interval Training Sport Science
First Responder Research Column – State of the Fire Service – Physical Training Interventions
May 15, 2026
This TSAC Report column summarizes physical training outcomes for firefighters and practical guidance on program design and results. Visit NSCA online to read more on firefighter fitness and tactical performance in the fire service.
TSAC Facilitators Exercise Science Program design Organization and Administration Testing and Evaluation Client Consultation|Assessment Safety Emergency Procedures Basic Pathophysiology and Science of Health Status or Condition and Disorder or Disease Professional Development muscular strength aerobic capacity firefighters fitness adaptations tactical circuit programs multimodal high-intensity interval training (HIIT) periodization high-intensity functional training (HIFT)
From College to Command—Human Performance Optimization and the Army ROTC Cadet
November 19, 2018
Soldiers in today’s Army should be exposed to realistic and stressful training scenarios. Additionally, they should be educated on the physical, psychological, and cognitive effects of combat and fatigue. Army Reserve Officer Training Corps (AROTC) cadets are an ideal training audience since they are already immersed in an academic environment.
TSAC Facilitators Program design Professional Development ROTC Tactical Athlete Military Training Cadet Training
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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