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.

Explore the reliability of plyometrics and jump height testing using wearable technology, highlighting key insights into measurement error in youth athletes.

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

Shaun McLaren's UKSCA 2024 presentation. Discover how data literacy is becoming an essential skill for S&C coaches and how leveraging data can enhance athletic performance. He shares his experiences with data handling, visualisation, and the shift towards a data-informed decision-making process.

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.

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

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.

The session outlines the mechanisms behind breath-holding to elicit hypoxic / hypercapnic adaptions in sports.

This presentation reviews the impact of school sport involvement on the holistic development of student-athletes, providing practical recommendations.