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.

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

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.

Gil has coached athletes at all levels in sport and continues to nurture and develop young, talented athletes through the Live Active Talented Athlete Scheme in Perth and Kinross .

This practical session gives examples of developing athletic motor skill competencies in youth athletes, exploring both unstructured and structured strategies.

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

Sean Baker's presentation at the UKSCA's 2023 Conference outlines a traditional training week at a non professional sporting club, navigating the lack of structured strength training time slots.

Can there be a way we can look at movement in every session and empower the athletes to engage understand movement so they can assess themselves?

Talent pathway selection is largely determined by results in age-group competitions, this presentation will share how to tackle this challenge by assessing growth and maturation alongside competition and physical testing data.

This presentation from UKSCA's 2023 Conference draws upon industry expertise and applied practical experiences to help guide practitioners working with data.

This session provides insight into Neil Crosbie's training philosophy for Para powerlifting and applying linear encoder technology to inform load prescription and predict potential performance.

This session examines the latest scientific evidence unravelling the effect of the menstrual cycle on performance, recovery, and adaptation.

This session covers key considerations for building an S&C programme within schools, discussing routes of entry for new practitioners and expanding current programmes.