Examination of full and modified FMS™ scores in football players, exploring links with sprint speed, jump performance and movement quality across sex, age and playing position.

Learn how to implement and interpret the countermovement rebound jump (CMRJ) to assess slow and fast stretch-shortening cycle performance within a single, time-efficient test.

Discover how Athletic Motor Skill Competencies (AMSCs) enhance youth motor development, physical literacy, performance and long-term participation in sport and physical activity.

Grassroots sport is the foundation of lifelong participation and talent development. Discover how strength and conditioning can enhance safety, inclusion, physical literacy and long-term engagement.

Systematic review exploring how menstrual cycle phases influence neuromuscular performance, reactive strength, impulse and stretch-shortening cycle force-time metrics in women.

An evidence-informed youth strength and conditioning programme using physical literacy and motor competence to enhance engagement and development in 11–14-year-olds.

Emily Handyside is the coaching lead at UK Coaching, delivering learning and development for coaches across all sports.

In this UKSCA 2024 round table discussion, chaired by Andy Boyd, the focus was on youth physical activity and how we can improve it. The panel shared their insights on the barriers facing children today, from lack of play opportunities to the challenges of screen time. They also discussed the role of S&C in schools.

Dr. Chris Bishop delivered a thought-provoking session at the UKSCA 2024 Annual Conference, focusing on the practical application of jump testing as a tool for strength and conditioning professionals. He explored the selection of appropriate metrics, the importance of operational principles, and the utility of force plates for assessing athletic performance.

Coach interview with a female S&C Coach working in mens cricket and a gay, male S&C Coach - both are at Edgbaston.

Is the Dynamic Strength Index (DSI) a valid programming tool? Explore the evidence behind DSI, its limitations, and practical alternatives for strength training decisions.

Reporting from the Women in Sport and Exercise Science Academic Network (WiSEAN) Conference in June 23.

Learn how to successfully integrate strength and conditioning into secondary schools, with practical strategies for PE, youth athletic development, resistance training and long-term physical literacy.

This research poster describes an investigation into the strength and power characteristics of schoolboy rugby players at Millfield School.

This article aims to describe a systematic process used to screen an athlete with a predetermined movement deficiency limiting sporting performance.