NSCA's Essentials of Tactical Strength and Conditioning (Hardcover)
Language: English
Published by Human Kinetics Publishers, Champaign, IL, 2026
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Hardcover. All the information you need to prepare for NSCA TSAC-F certification.NSCA's Essentials of Tactical Strength and Conditioning, Second Edition, is the most comprehensive strength and conditioning resource for practitioners who work with tactical athleteslaw enforcement, fire and rescue personnel, conventional military forces, and special teams.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. Expert contributors from all three areas of the tactical industrymilitary, law enforcement, and fire and rescueweigh in with unique insights from their fields.The contributors not only provide foundational knowledge of exercise physiology and biomechanical movement patterns but also comprehensively review all the components necessary for TSAC Facilitators to design and deliver successful training programs for tactical athletes. A step-by-step approach helps readers eliminate guesswork when creating specialized training programs.The second edition has been updated to reflect developments in tactical training research as well as the revised list of knowledge, skills, and abilities that individuals must know and demonstrate to pass the TSAC-F certification exam:New content addressing the risks and outcomes of overtrainingNew sections on the advantages of performing various physical activities and how lifestyle and occupational stress affect health, wellness, and performanceNew metrics on tactical program effectiveness and the impact on population performanceNew occupation-specific assessment protocolsThe text includes several tests for each component of fitness, specific to each of the primary tactical fields. Written in the style of the TSAC-F exam, study questions at the end of each chapter test comprehension of important content. Photos throughout are accompanied by descriptions and instructions, clearly describing proper technique for exercises and drills for mobility, flexibility, strength, power, speed, agility, and aerobic endurance.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 that will decrease injury risk and optimize performance for tactical athletes. NSCA's Essentials of Tactical Strength and Conditioning, Second Edition, is the most comprehensive strength and conditioning resource for practitioners who work with tactical athletes--law enforcement, fire and rescue personnel, conventional military forces, and special teams. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.…
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- Title
- NSCA's Essentials of Tactical Strength and Conditioning (Hardcover)
- Author
- NSCA -National Strength & Conditioning Association
- Publisher
- Human Kinetics Publishers, Champaign, IL
- Publication year
- 2026
- Condition
- new
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 1718234813
- ISBN 13
- 9781718234819
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
All the information you need to prepare for NSCA TSAC-F certification.
NSCA's Essentials of Tactical Strength and Conditioning, Second Edition, is the most comprehensive strength and conditioning resource for practitioners who work with tactical athletes—law enforcement, fire and rescue personnel, conventional military forces, and special teams.
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. Expert contributors from all three areas of the tactical industry—military, law enforcement, and fire and rescue—weigh in with unique insights from their fields.
The contributors not only provide foundational knowledge of exercise physiology and biomechanical movement patterns but also comprehensively review all the components necessary for TSAC Facilitators to design and deliver successful training programs for tactical athletes. A step-by-step approach helps readers eliminate guesswork when creating specialized training programs.
The second edition has been updated to reflect developments in tactical training research as well as the revised list of knowledge, skills, and abilities that individuals must know and demonstrate to pass the TSAC-F certification exam:
- New content addressing the risks and outcomes of overtraining
- New sections on the advantages of performing various physical activities and how lifestyle and occupational stress affect health, wellness, and performance
- New metrics on tactical program effectiveness and the impact on population performance
- New occupation-specific assessment protocols
The text includes several tests for each component of fitness, specific to each of the primary tactical fields. Written in the style of the TSAC-F exam, study questions at the end of each chapter test comprehension of important content. Photos throughout are accompanied by descriptions and instructions, clearly describing proper technique for exercises and drills for mobility, flexibility, strength, power, speed, agility, and aerobic endurance.
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 that will decrease injury risk and optimize performance for tactical athletes.
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About the Author
Brent A. Alvar, PhD, CSCS,*D, TSAC-F,*D, FNSCA, is a professor and graduate program director in the department of kinesiology and the associate dean of research, grants, and partnerships in the college of health sciences at Point Loma Nazarene University in San Diego, California. Dr. Alvar is also a past president of the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) and a member of the NSCA since 1996. He is a certified strength and conditioning specialist with distinction (CSCS,*D), a tactical strength and conditioning facilitator with distinction (TSAC-F,*D), and is recognized as a fellow of the NSCA (FNSCA).
Dr. Alvar's research focus is on the dose response of resistance training, as well as the various components of exercise testing and prescription related to human performance and occupational preparedness. His teaching is centered on evidence-based practice, research methods, clinical exercise prescription, and sport and tactical strength and conditioning. Dr. Alvar spends the majority of his time guiding young scholars in their professional and research pursuits and feels this is the most important aspect of his career.
Katie Sell, PhD, CSCS,*D, TSAC-F,*D, FNSCA, is a professor and coordinator of the undergraduate exercise physiology and human anatomy and physiology programs in the department of allied health and kinesiology at Hofstra University. The editor in chief of the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) TSAC Report, Dr. Sell is a certified strength and conditioning specialist with distinction (CSCS,*D), a tactical strength and conditioning facilitator with distinction (TSAC-F,*D), and is recognized as a fellow of the NSCA (FNSCA).
Dr. Sell has been a volunteer assistant coach for Hofstra University's women's tennis program, a member of the executive council of the NSCA's tactical strength and conditioning special interest group, and a consultant to FireFit (an interagency wildland firefighter fitness task group). Her primary research interests are in fitness assessment and injury risk reduction among collegiate student athletes and in firefighter health, physical fitness, and exercise programming. Dr. Sell received her doctoral degree from the University of Utah, her master's degree from Southern Illinois University, and her bachelor's degree from the University of Tennessee at Martin.
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