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.

Dan Tobin, of Gloucester Rugby, session from the UKSCA's 2023 Conference examines theory and practice of 'power' training for elite rugby union players. Exploring ways to optimise gym based force-velocity qualities.

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.

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 will draw upon industry expertise and applied practical experiences to help guide practitioners working with data.

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

Adam presents a recent BASES Expert Statement on the use of cooling therapies for post exercise recovery.

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.

Understanding the physiological, cognitive and peripheral demands of Formula 1 racing and what goes on behind the scenes to prepare for the sport.

Gareth's session will cover the back-to-basics training of Jeremiah Azu during lockdown.