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My project will be explaining my literature review on the importance of having a strength and conditioning specialist at the high school level. Most high schools do not have a strength and conditioning coach in their department, which can lead to improper information given to young athletes that may cause problems in the future. The purpose of this project is to provide rationale, supported by research, on why it is important to have someone with a strength and conditioning background in high school athletics. Majority of the project will discuss why having a strength and conditioning staff/individual can help with athletic performance, injury prevention, and be able pass down knowledge to younger athletes. High school strength and conditoning does not have to be at the level of intensity as college athletics considering it may be athletes first time experiencing a weight room, so having someone who is knowledgable can allow for proper development of those athletes.

Publication Date

4-30-2026

Keywords

Youth athletes, strength and conditioning, value

The Need for Certified Strength and Conditioning Professionals in High School Athletics

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