What is “Evidence-Based” Strength and Conditioning?

The term "evidence-based" has begun appearing in the field of strength and conditioning. However, this term has yet to be formally introduced to the strength and conditioning community. Far from being a mere buzzword, evidence-based practice (ebp) is a defined process by which practitioner...

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Published in:Strength and conditioning journal 2012-06, Vol.34 (3), p.19-24
Main Authors: English, Kirk L., Amonette, William E., Graham, Marilynn, Spiering, Barry A.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Athletes
Evidence-based medicine
Indexing in process
Quality
Sports training
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Summary:The term "evidence-based" has begun appearing in the field of strength and conditioning. However, this term has yet to be formally introduced to the strength and conditioning community. Far from being a mere buzzword, evidence-based practice (ebp) is a defined process by which practitioners (in this instance, strength and conditioning professionals) incorporate the "best" available evidence into the everyday training of athletes and clients. Incorporation of ebp into the strength and conditioning field will improve the quality of training programs provided for athletes and clients and increase the prestige and standing of our discipline. [PUBLICATION ABSTRACT]
ISSN:1524-1602
1533-4295
DOI:10.1519/SSC.0b013e318255053d