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2008 National Conference & Trade Show
Welcome to the Official Website of the 2008 National Conference and Trade Show. "The
ASCA National Conference and Trade Show - Tips from the Top - Raising the Bar" will include a number of presentations from Coaches who have worked with our Olympic Athletes some of whom have brought home Gold, Silver and Bronze medals in a variety of sports. The only presentation in Australia this year of the FR700 Power System that has been used by numerous international sporting institutes in achieveing successess at the 2008 Olympics will be one of the many other presentations at the ASCA Conference on the Gold Coast in November. A current list of Presenters and Topics can be downloaded from the Conference Page on our website.
DVD Highlight of the Week
Practice Power Monitoring for Coaches using GymAware
DVD Highlight of the week : Practice apower Monitoring for Coaches using GymAware by Evan Lawton and John Mitchell Evan is the co-founder of the Australian sports technology company, Kinetic Performance. With over 15 years experience in sports technology and research and development. John Mitchell has been a ASCA Board member for the past 3 years. he has been the Strength and Conditioning Manager at the ACTAS since 2000. You can download a glimpse of the DVD from here http://www.strengthandconditioning.org/videos/preview.aspx?vidId=21
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2008 Level 3 Elite Coaching Course
The ASCA will again host the Level 3 Elite Coaching Course in conjunction with the 2008 National Conference and Trade Show. The format used for the first time in 2007 which incorporates 3 days of intensive elite level theory and practical sessions followed by 2 days of attendance at the National Conference where Level 3 Candidates are involved in the interactive workshops conducted during the Conference. Expressions of Interest are now called for prospective Level 3 Candidates.
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ASCA Professional Coaching Structure
The ASCA Pro Structure has been created to identify individuals
who possess the qualifications and experience to design and implement safe and
effective strength and conditioning programs for athletes either in an
individual or team environment. By adopting this Professional Coaching
Structure, ASCA Professional Coaches will be distinguished from the weekend
part time strength and conditioning coach, many of who have no qualifications
and little experience in the field. It will also provide opportunity to
negotiate appropriate remuneration for their professional services.
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The ASCA Position Stand - Resistance Training for Children and Adolescents
ASCA Media Release: One of the most asked questions from parents, coaches and young athletes that come through the National Office is in relation to resistance training for children and adolescents. In response to these numerous questions the ASCA has launched the first ASCA Position Statement at the 2007 National Conference and Trade Show ---- "ASCA Position Stand - Resistance Training for Children and Youth".
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World Anti Doping Coach's Tool Kit
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World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) is the international independent organization
created in 1999 to promote, coordinate and monitor the fight against doping in
sport in all its forms. The Agency is composed and funded equally by the sports
movement and governments of the world. Its key activities include scientific
research, education, out-of-competition testing, development of anti-doping
capacities and monitoring of the World Anti-Doping Code - the first document
harmonizing regulations regarding anti-doping in all sports and all countries. In order to increase access to it's education
tools WADA has developed "The Coach's Tool Kit".
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Updating Provider Program and Application
The ASCA has more than 5000 accredited strength and conditioning coaches in Australia as well as a number of coaches who reside and work overseas. As a condition of maintaining their accreditation coaches must undertake a number of activities annually over a 4 year period. These are called Updating Hours/Points. If you wish to find out how to have your course/activity accredited as an Updating Activity of the ASCA.....
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Job Seekers
fitaus.com.au is the recruitment job board that is specifically focused on the Leisure, Sports and Health & Fitness Industries.
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The ASCA Level 1 Course has been approved as an Accredited Program
The ASCA Level 1 Course has been approved as an accredited program through Fitness Australia with 15 CEC's for the ASCA 2 Days Program. 
Books, Books and more Books
Do you want to expand your knowledge in Strength and Conditioning. The ASCA has selected a range of topical educational books that you will find beneficial in furthering your knowledge.
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| FROM THE ASCA E-MAGAZINE |
JASC 16 (2)
PEER REVIEW ARTICLES
A METHODOLOGICAL AND PERFORMANCE COMPARISON OF FREE WEIGHT AND SMITH-MACHINE JUMP SQUATS
Jeremy M. Sheppard, Timothy L.A. Doyle & Kristie-Lee Taylor
INCREASES
IN JUMP SQUAT PEAK EXTERNAL POWER OUTPUT WHEN COMBINED WITH
ACCOMMODATING RESISTANCE BOX SQUATS DURING CONTRASTING RESISTANCE
COMPLEX TRAINING WITH SHORT REST PERIODS.
Daniel G. Baker
ROUND TABLE DISCUSSION
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TEAM RUNNING SPORTS, THERE IS A LARGE FOCUS ON INJURY REDUCTION. WHAT
ROLE, AND IMPORTANTLY, WHAT RESPONSIBILITY DOES THE STRENGTH AND
CONDITIONING COACH HAVE IN WORKING ON INJURY REDUCTION?
Martin Bollin, Stuart Cormack, Dr. Daniel Baker PhD and Dean Robinson
EXERCISE HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE FIELD
JUMP SQUATS WITH ADDITIONAL ECCENTRIC LOAD
Jeremy M. Sheppard & Anthony Giorgi
WINDSHIELD WIPERS
Jeremy M. Sheppard
DEALING WITH MUSCULAR IMBALANCES AROUND THE LUMBO-PELVIS-HIP-JOINT
Daniel Taylor
MEMBER ARTICLE
CONDITIONING SUB-ELITE CRICKETERS
Calam Downie
LEVEL 2 SUBMISSION ARTICLE
THE EFFECT OF IRON DEFICIENCY AND ANAEMIA ON PERFORMANCE IN FEMALE ATHLETES
Megan Crabb
STABLE CORE OR FABLED LORE?
Grant Jenkins
RESISTANCE TRAINING FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH - PART 2
A Position Stand from the Australian Strength and Conditioning Association (ASCA) 2007
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The Australian Strength and Conditioning Association is the industry and national peak body for Strength and Conditioning in Australia. It was established in 1992 to look after the interests of Strength and Conditioning Coaches in Australia and to give the industry a voice in discussions and negotiations with service providers. It is the professional / educational body for strength and conditioning in Australia. Coach education is a central component of the functions of the ASCA this is conducted through accreditation courses, updating seminars and through the ASCA official journal "Journal of Australian Strength and Conditioning".
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