Strength and conditioning

An evidence-based insight into how clinicians, athletes and coaches can quantify an injury prevention program’s value.

This article discusses how managers and MDT members can create the conditions necessary for MDT success

Description of how eastwards or westwards travel effects key sleep parameters for sevens world series players

This coaching session framework is designed to ensure that LTAD outcomes are addressed in all coaching sessions

A comparison of velocity-based and RPE training prescription methods. Both were effective for improving athletic performance, but velocity-based had a larger effect

Convergent validity, reliability and sensitivity of a running test to monitor neuromuscular fatigue

A framework to support decision making in S&C coaching

Periodization is one of the most debated topics in sport science literature. In theory, getting an athlete’s periodization right is the difference between performing well, or bombing out at major competitions. Despite this perceived importance, there are as many periodization schemes in circulation as there are former soviet-bloc sport science gurus, and no clear consensus has been reached by the strength and conditioning community as to what method is superior.

This article describes a simple process that practitioners working in team sports can use to analyse and address injury outcomes

A comparison of the physical performance characteristics of school and academy level rugby players