NSCA Spring Clinic

I have several fitness certifications that I have to obtain continuing education credits in order to keep. I am a National Strength and Conditioning Association Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, which basically means I have the knowledge, skills, and abilities to teach athletes how to become better at whatever they do. Although this sounds likes a very specific certification, I use a great deal of what I have learned every time I teach a group fitness class or train a client.

Today, Saturday April 28th, I attended the NSCA GA State Spring Clinic. I am lucky it was held in Valdosta this year. I usually have to travel to these events. This clinic is a gathering of strength and conditioning professionals listening to various presenters on old and new field applications, as well as many hands-on activities to help us learn new ideas and interpretations.

There was a speaker from the University of Michigan, an Olympic judo champion, a private high school strength coach, a female strength coach from the university of florida, as well as a doctor of health and kinesiology sharing information with us.

Most of the speakers presented in a lecture format, but one took us into the weight room to demonstrate some new and innovative exercise equipment. I feel that I am able to learn more easily from hands-on activities. It's often difficult for my mind to remain on one subject while sitting still in a chair.

Although I am not a current practicing strength coach, I still am able to take back information presented to use on my personal training clients and group exercise class participants. Not many of my clients are athletes, but they can still all benefit from strength and conditioning exercises. They will, undoubtedly, be able to increase their performance in daily functional activities as a result of greater health, strength, flexibility, and muscular endurance