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The IUSCA's International Journal of Strength and Conditioning is the world leading Diamond Open Access journal in S&C and Sport Science. We have recently published a new article by Fennell, C., Mitchell, S., Henderson-Mitchell, R., Langford, E., Kuys, A., & Munoz, E. M. (2026). titled "The Effect of a High-intensity Functional Training Warm-up on Deadlift One-repetition Maximum Performance” Abstract Purpose: To assess a high-intensity functional training (HIFT) workout compa

The IUSCA's International Journal of Strength and Conditioning is the world leading Diamond Open Access journal in S&C and Sport Science. We have recently published a new article by Gawel, W., Bauer, M., You, C.-H., Rochua, K., Gahreman, D., Hornsby, G., Mizuguchi, S., & Stone, M. (2026). titled "A Preliminary Investigation of the Relationship of Three Key Bar Positions on Weightlifting Performance” Abstract Background: There are three fundamental bar positions in weightlifti

The International Universities Strength and Conditioning Association (IUSCA) has published a new IQF Role Classification & Salary Alignment Guide, providing a practical international framework for evaluating Strength and Conditioning roles against their actual scope, responsibilities and employment expectations. The guide forms part of the wider development of the IUSCA Job Board and is designed to provide employers and practitioners with a clearer common reference point for

The IUSCA's International Journal of Strength and Conditioning is the world leading Diamond Open Access journal in S&C and Sport Science. We have recently published a new article by Decker, A., Fagley, J., McNally, S., Regalski, Z., Rhinehart, K., Urda, A., Holmstrup, M., & Dicus, J. (2026). titled "A Comparative Biomechanical Analysis of the Farmers and Zercher Carry Exercises” Abstract The loaded carry is a movement pattern characterized by walking for a set time or distanc

Recruitment in strength and conditioning can be difficult to navigate. Job titles vary considerably between organisations, qualification requirements are often inconsistent, and expectations around experience, professional certification and academic qualifications can differ substantially even between roles carrying similar responsibilities. To support employers in developing clearer and more proportionate recruitment criteria, the International Universities Strength and Cond

The IUSCA's International Journal of Strength and Conditioning is the world leading Diamond Open Access journal in S&C and Sport Science. We have recently published a new article by Choice, E., Downey, R., Clark, M., Haugh, G., & Short, T., (2026). titled "The Role of the Strength and Conditioning Coach in Return-from-Injury Care: A Survey Study” Abstract The purpose of this study was to describe the perceptions of strength and conditioning coaches (SCCs) regarding profession

Strength and Conditioning Hiring Guide for S&C Roles Worldwide. Including job descriptions, role profiles, interview & shortlisting considerations, and salary alignment.

The IUSCA's International Journal of Strength and Conditioning is the world leading Diamond Open Access journal in S&C and Sport Science. We have recently published a new article by Weldon, A., Till, K., Hughes, J., Akubat, I., Keenan, J., Cameron, A., & Turner, A. (2026). titled "Stakeholders Perceptions of Undergraduate and Postgraduate Strength and Conditioning Education in the United Kingdom” Abstract The number of strength and conditioning (S&C) degrees in the United Kin

Alongside the launch of the new IUSCA Job Board, we are making a comprehensive suite of resources freely available to support clearer, fairer and more proportionate recruitment across the Strength & Conditioning profession. Better hiring practice requires more than identifying problems. Employers also need practical tools to help define roles appropriately, set proportionate requirements, benchmark salaries and recruit practitioners at the level actually required. 📕 EMPLOYER

The IUSCA's International Journal of Strength and Conditioning is the world leading Diamond Open Access journal in S&C and Sport Science. We have recently published a new article by Bruno, J., Sarmento, H., & Montoro-Bombú, R. (2026). titled "G-Force Tolerance in Fighter Pilots: A Scoping Review With Evidence Gap Map” Abstract Background: Despite growing interest in G-force tolerance, the literature remains fragmented, lacking an integrated synthesis that encompasses physiolo

A new standard for Strength and Conditioning jobs. For years, some of the most persistent concerns within the Strength and Conditioning profession have centred around employment. Practitioners regularly encounter vacancies with unclear responsibilities, inconsistent job titles, excessive qualification or experience requirements, poor salaries, and no salary information at all. Today, the IUSCA is launching a new global S&C Job Board designed to help address these problems. Th

The IUSCA's International Journal of Strength and Conditioning is the world leading Diamond Open Access journal in S&C and Sport Science. We have recently published a new article by Hinson, S., Pelland, J., Remmert, J., Robinson, Z., Dinh, S., Elkins, E., Meehand, C., Diaz, D., Benitez, B., Macarilla, C., Morgan, M., & Zourdos, M. (2026). titled "Mixing Up Muscle Lengths: The Effects of Training at Different Muscle Lengths in the Elbow Flexors” Abstract PURPOSE: This study in

The International Universities Strength and Conditioning Association (IUSCA) has established the Accredited International Strength and Conditioning Practitioner (aISCP) as a comprehensive international standard for experienced, degree-qualified Strength and Conditioning practitioners. Operating at IQF Level 6 and Level 7, the aISCP is designed to recognise the complete practitioner: combining scientific education, substantial professional experience, demonstrated practical co

The IUSCA's International Journal of Strength and Conditioning is the world leading Diamond Open Access journal in S&C and Sport Science. We have recently published a new article by Laakso, L., Cleather, D., & Patterson, S. (2026). titled "The Priming Effect of Heavy Resisted Sled Sprints on Skating Sprints in Ice Hockey Players: Impact of Neuromuscular Status and Timing of the Priming Intervention” Abstract The primary aim of this study was to assess the objective and the pe

The International Universities Strength and Conditioning Association (IUSCA) is proud to announce that the International Journal of Strength and Conditioning (IJSC) has been formally accepted for indexing in Scopus, marking one of the most significant milestones in the journal’s development. Scopus is one of the world’s leading scholarly abstract and citation databases. Journals undergo independent evaluation against rigorous criteria covering peer review, academic contributi

The IUSCA's International Journal of Strength and Conditioning is the world leading Diamond Open Access journal in S&C and Sport Science. We have recently published a new article by Pryer, M., Cronin, J., Neville, J., Korfist, C., & Uthoff, A. (2026). titled "Coaching Insights into Pickup Acceleration” Abstract In team sports, sprint acceleration from a moving start, or, in coaching terminology, “pickup acceleration”—is a critical, yet different, skill that occurs more freque

Strength and Conditioning Hiring Guide for S&C Roles Worldwide. Including job descriptions, role profiles, interview & shortlisting considerations, and salary alignment.

IUSCA welcomes Flo Pietzsch as a Director of Industry Engagement. We are delighted to welcome Flo Pietzsch to the IUSCA team, bringing more than 25 years of experience across higher education, elite sport, and national performance pathways. Flo is currently Principal Lecturer and Course Leader at the University of Brighton, where he leads MSc and BSc programmes in Strength & Conditioning. His work spans curriculum design, staff leadership, quality assurance, and the developme

The International Universities Strength and Conditioning Association (IUSCA), in collaboration with the International Qualification Framework Independent Regulatory Council (IQF-IRC), has introduced the International Register of Strength and Conditioning Professionals (IRSCP). The IRSCP provides a formal and verifiable record of eligible strength and conditioning certification holders and their corresponding professional level within the International Qualification Framework

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