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🚨Published Today🚨

Explaining Professional Expertise in Strength and Conditioning: An IUSCA Position Statement on the International Qualification Framework (IQF) Level Descriptors

By @Langford_Andrew, @Alexpwolf, @Aden_Flannagan , @StephenBirdPhD, @PaulComfort1975, @DrTSuchomel, Paulo Marchetti, Tim J. Piper, @GreeneStrength, @CoachStephMock, @taber85kg @Coach_Alejo, @ShaunJoffe, Matthew Hancock, @petemcknight, @rich_blagrove, @IRawlleySingh, @collab_sports and Ben Drury

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🏀 How do we turn the physical demands of basketball into effective strength and conditioning programmes?

💡 Successful basketball performance programming requires more than simply selecting exercises. Coaches need to understand the demands of the game, identify the key physical qualities required and translate these into appropriate training priorities.

🎤 Sean Connolly mISCP shares his expertise in basketball performance programming, exploring how strength and conditioning coaches can develop programmes that reflect the physical demands of the sport.

🏋️‍♂️ From identifying the key physical demands of basketball and establishing training priorities to making informed programming decisions for different athletes and contexts, Sean shares practical insights to help coaches improve their approach to basketball performance.

🎥 Watch Sean Connolly’s full session, available exclusively on IUSCA Video: IUSCA.org/iusca-video

🆓 You can also access IUSCA Video for FREE by registering for any IUSCA course or certification.

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🏋️ LATEST STRENGTH & CONDITIONING JOBS | 7 NOVEMBER 2026

Looking for your next opportunity in Strength and Conditioning, sports performance or athletic development?

The IUSCA Job Board features opportunities from leading sporting organisations worldwide, with every role independently classified against the International Qualification Framework (IQF).

🌍 FEATURED EMPLOYERS THIS WEEK

🚴 British Cycling
⚾ Kansas City Royals
🏑 England Hockey
🎓 University of Notre Dame
🏋️ IMG Academy
⚽ Sunderland AFC

Explore the latest vacancies, compare professional requirements and identify opportunities aligned with your qualifications, experience and career aspirations.

A NEW STANDARD FOR S&C RECRUITMENT

Every vacancy published on the IUSCA Job Board is independently assessed to promote greater fairness, transparency and professional recognition across the industry.

📊 IQF Role Classification: Roles are classified according to their responsibilities, autonomy, professional competencies and qualification expectations.

💰 Salary and Role Alignment: Advertised salaries are assessed against the level of professional responsibility and expertise required.

🚦 Transparent Salary Ratings:
🟢 Green: Appropriately aligned
🟠 Amber: Somewhat modest or potentially misaligned
🔴 Red: Materially below the level indicated
⚪ Grey: Salary undisclosed, with an IUSCA indicative minimum salary benchmark.

🎓 Professional Certification Alignment: Each role is mapped to the corresponding IUSCA IQF practitioner certification, helping candidates understand the professional competencies associated with the position.

Our aim is to support a more transparent international employment market that recognises professional expertise, responsibility and the demands of applied Strength and Conditioning practice.

🔗 EXPLORE THE LATEST JOBS:
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🚨Published Today🚨

Effects of Self-Selected Rest Interval between Sets on Resistance Training Session Total Volume

By Everton Crivoi do Carmo, Eduardo Lattari, Renato Barroso, Thiago Lasevicius, Eduardo Oliveira De Souza and Valmor Tricoli

You can also find the full article for 🆓 by heading over to the IJSC website 💪⬇️🔓

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🏎️ What does it really take to perform at the highest level in Formula 1?

Being an F1 driver demands far more than simply being able to drive fast. From tolerating extreme G-forces and managing intense heat to developing the physical strength and endurance required to withstand the demands of a race, the physical preparation of a driver is incredibly specialised.

🎧 At the IUSCA 2026 International Conference on Strength and Conditioning, @JohnnoonanCoach explored the unique physical demands placed on Formula 1 drivers, offering an insight into the preparation required to perform at the highest level of motorsport.

A fascinating look at the intersection of elite sport, physical performance and the science behind preparing athletes for some of the most demanding environments in sport.

🎥 Watch John’s full session on IUSCA Video: IUSCA.org/iusca-video

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