UKSCA

BECOME A UKSCA MEMBER The UKSCA is the pre-eminent professional body for strength and conditioning practitioners in the UK & these are just some of the reasons to join the UKSCA today! Join us now! ow.ly/kCm350PZGUp #StrengthandConditioning

nderstanding the menstrual cycle phases: from menses to the follicular phase and ovulation. Estrogen's role in potential force generation. #WomensHealth #MenstrualCycle #Hormones #HealthEducation

UKSCA Weight Lifting for Sports Performance Workshop - Just 2 weeks to go! Where: Wolverhampton When: 6th & 7th June 2026 This 2-day practical workshop is your gateway to UKSCA Accreditation & mastering Olympic lifts in your S&C programs ow.ly/hSuZ50XVVqr

The force-velocity curve is often misused. Learn how to measure it practically, without needing expensive equipment. It's simpler than you think. #SportsScience #Performance

The Nordics exercise, known for its intense DOMS, is often limited to pre-season. But what if consistent use could unlock objective performance gains? This research explores that potential. Read the full article: uksca.org.uk/blog/80

A career in Strength & Conditioning can now extend far beyond elite sport. UKSCA members work across: 🏆 Sport 🏫 Schools 🎓 Research 💪 Health & Fitness 🩺 Rehabilitation 🚓 Emergency Services 👉 Explore the sectors: ow.ly/WFe650Vcoty #UKSCA #StrengthAndConditioning

Stop blanket phase approaches for athletes. Individualized monitoring and autoregulation based on how they *feel*—considering sleep, diet, and life—is key. More research is needed, but easier wins like good S&C and sports medicine provision should come first.

UKSCA | 2026 - Raising The Standard What should we keep & what needs to evolve in S&C? The UKSCA Annual Conference 2026 brings coaches together to learn, connect & develop. So save the date & get your tickets now! 👉 uksca.org.uk/conference

Unlock Youth Potential: Overcoming Sport Barriers for Confidence Discover how sports combat rising childhood loneliness and the psychosocial barriers young people face, like academic pressure and self-consciousness. Early support is key!

Who is the UKSCA? We’re the pre-eminent professional body for S&C practitioners in the UK, representing 2600+ members for 20+ years ✅ Setting high standards ✅ Advancing skills & knowledge ✅ Advocating for members ✅ Building a strong S&C community uksca.org.uk/about

For in-season hamstring Nordic training, a minimum dose of 2 sets of 2 reps for the -4 +3 load, and 1 set of 2 reps for the match day +2 load, has been shown to maintain strength levels. These volumes and intensities are effective for players. #StrengthTraining #Hamstring

Upcoming Accreditation Assessment Dates for 2026. The ASCC assessment covers 4 key areas, putting your knowledge & coaching prowess to the test. To help candidates prepare, download our essential documents via ow.ly/1ImC50WwGXT for an overview on what it takes to pass.

UKSCA Conference 2026 | Call for Presentations Share your work. Get noticed. Boost your career. Now accepting submissions for posters, oral presentations, podium sessions & practical workshops 📅 Deadline: 14 Aug 2026 👉 uksca.org.uk/conference #UKSCA #StrengthAndConditioning

Hormonal phases during the menstrual cycle can influence ligament laxity and potentially force production, but it's the actual hormone concentration, not just the phase, that matters. Verification is key to understanding these physiological effects.

UKSCA Plyometrics, Speed & Agility workshop Date: 6th & 7th June 2026 Location: Twickenham This immersive 2-day workshop is your gateway to UKSCA Accreditation & mastering PAS exercises in S&C programs For course booking details follow the link: ow.ly/CYrG50WwFfS

Physical literacy is more than just movement skills or sports. It's a foundational concept encompassing emotional, motivational, and social domains, distinct from motor competency and LTAD models. It guides development across all ages and activities. #PhysicalLiteracy #Education