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CPSS Scope of Practice
The Certified Performance and Sport Scientist (CPSS) is a practitioner with training and applied experiences across the scientific disciplines applicable to sport science and athletic performance (i.e., generalist) or predominantly within a select few (i.e., specialist). These scientific disciplines, as related to sports performance, include, but are not limited to: biomechanics, data science, nutrition, physiology, psychology, research methods, and strength and conditioning. A CPSS demonstrates competency in the application of scientific disciplines, assessment, training theory and process, needs analysis, monitoring, communication, and education with the primary goal of safely and effectively improving athletic performance.
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
Assessing Group-Based Changes in High-Performance Sport - Part 1: Null Hypothesis Significance Testing and the Utility of p Values
December 31, 2021
The first in a two part series, this infographic explains how to create a null hypothesis and interpret p values in research.
Personal trainers TSAC Facilitators Coaches Testing and Evaluation Professional Development Infographics Statistics Data Null Hypothesis Research p Value
The Relationship between the National Football League Scouting Combine and Game Performance Over a 5-Year Period
This infographic reviews the relationship between the National Football League (NFL) Combine and its ability to predict the subsequent five-year game performances.
Coaches Testing and Evaluation Infographics NFL Combine Test Results Pro-Agility 3-Cone Drill 40-yd Sprint
Velocity Based Training, from Theory to Application: Profiling
October 2, 2020
This infographic explains how to build a load-velocity profile for velocity-based training (VBT), and is the second of a three part series explaining the theory behind and application of VBT.
Coaches Program design Testing and Evaluation Infographics Load-Velocity Profile Barbell Back Squat Velocity Based Training
The Youth Physical Development Centre: Science and Practice Working in Synergy
October 8, 2019
In this session from the 2019 NSCA National Conference, Rhodri Lloyd, Co-Founder of the Youth Physical Development Centre, examines the science and practice behind the development of athleticism in youth athletes.
Coaches Exercise Science Program design Testing and Evaluation Youth Development Gymnastics Case Study Growth and Maturation Training Age LTAD
Human Performance Monitoring and Augmentation—Turning Data into Decisions
March 25, 2019
In this session from the NSCA’s 2018 TSAC Conference, Josh Hagen explains the importance of having an understanding metrics and how to implement monitoring for tactical athletes to influence training for optimal performance.
TSAC Facilitators Exercise Science Program design Testing and Evaluation Athlete Monitoring Metrics Tactical Athlete Data Analytics Military
Anthropometry, Leverages, and Strength Training
February 25, 2019
This 2018 Personal Trainers Conference video features Lee Boyce going over the subject of anthropometry and the mechanics of the fundamental movements in strength training. Boyce describes the common issues you see and how to individualize movements for your clients.
Personal trainers TSAC Facilitators Coaches Exercise Science Exercise Technique Program design Testing and Evaluation Fundamental Movements Push Pull Press Anthropometry Squat Deadlift
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