The physical demands of tactical professions such as military, law
enforcement, and fire and rescue require those workers to be in top
physical condition to perform their jobs well and decrease the risk
of injury. NSCA's Essentials of Tactical Strength and Conditioning
contains scientific information to assist in implementing or
restructuring strength and conditioning programs at commercial or
government fitness centers that work with these tactical athletes
to achieve those goals. Designed primarily as a preparatory
resource for the National Strength and Conditioning Association
(NSCA) Tactical Strength and Conditioning Facilitator (TSAC-F)
certification, the text is also useful as a manual for government
agencies or a daily reference for strength and conditioning
professionals. Editors Brent A. Alvar, Katie Sell, and Patricia A.
Deuster have extensive experience as scholars and practitioners in
their respective fields. They have assembled a team of
distinguished contributors who bring to light current trends in
strength and conditioning through their combined experiences as
professionals in the fields of academia, athletic training,
firefighting, law enforcement, military, nutrition, physical
therapy, and strength and conditioning. The contributors not only
provide foundational knowledge of exercise physiology and
biomechanical movement patterns, but they also comprehensively
review all of the components necessary for TSAC Facilitators to
design and operate successful training programs for tactical
athletes. Separate chapters focus on the specific physiological
issues related to military, law enforcement, and fire and rescue
personnel, including how a strength and conditioning program should
directly correlate to their critical job tasks and the specific
environmental, occupational, and exposure concerns for each
population. Topics such as nutrition, supplements, injury treatment
and rehabilitation, wellness interventions, and assessments and
evaluations are discussed for professionals who work with tactical
populations. Additionally, exercises, drills, and techniques
targeting the specific needs of tactical athletes in areas such as
flexibility, mobility, speed, agility, power, and aerobic endurance
are described in great detail and accompanied by full-color photos.
Each chapter of NSCA's Essentials of Tactical Strength and
Conditioning begins with learning objectives and incorporates key
terms, diagrams, detailed photographs, and key points throughout
the text to help guide readers and facilitate comprehension of
concepts. Sidebars and sample programs are included in some
chapters to help readers apply theoretical concepts in their
professional practice. Additionally, for instructors using the
book, or the TSAC-F exam prep symposia, a presentation package plus
image bank with more than 300 photos and illustrations is
available, making preparation easier with the use of predeveloped
materials that correspond with the book's content. Ultimately, the
goal of NSCA's Essentials of Tactical Strength and Conditioning is
to help prepare those seeking TSAC-F certification and to serve as
a resource for professionals so that they can implement an optimal
strength and conditioning program targeted for tactical athletes
that will decrease their risk of injury and optimize performance.
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