Accounting for the Human Factor in Tactical Strength and Conditioning Online CE Course

This course consists of the following:

• Accounting for the Human Factor in Tactical Strength and Conditioning video presentation
• Slide deck
• Practice exam
• Online continuing education exam

Accounting for the Human Factor in Tactical Strength and Conditioning explains the role of resilience training in tactical strength and conditioning, emphasizing strategies that extend beyond physical preparation training to address behavior, mindset, and sustainable performance. Openly discussing the high-stress, unpredictable, and often dangerous operational environments tactical populations encounter, this course will help you understand the need to influence not just physical outputs but also underlying behaviors, attitudes, and decision-making. Gain actionable strategies to address the psychological and behavioral challenges unique to military and first responder populations, and understand how to address barriers such as irregular schedules, high operational demands, and cumulative stress exposure that often undermine long-term performance. Integrating principles of performance optimization and behavior change specific to the realities of military and first responder populations, this course will equip you with methods to foster long-term readiness, resilience, and overall well-being in tactical settings.

Learning Objectives

• Recognize behavioral patterns that affect the performance of tactical athletes.
• Integrate basic resilience training within the scope of a strength and conditioning coach.
• Develop communication skills for difficult conversations with tactical personnel.
• Acknowledge and define the limitations of a strength and conditioning coach, and know when to refer people to other professionals.
• Maintain a comprehensive network of specialized resources for tactical populations.

Audience

Certified strength and conditioning professionals, personal trainers, and military and first responder trainers.

Christina “CJ” French, CSCS, RSCC*D, ACSM-EP, CES, PES, CHES, is an accomplished strength and conditioning coach with extensive experience in exercise physiology, health promotion, and human performance optimization. She currently serves as the strength and conditioning coach at the 308th Rescue Squadron, where she develops and implements strategies to enhance the readiness and well-being of combat search and rescue personnel. She has served as the integration lead and training and operations analyst for the Army’s Holistic Health and Fitness (H2F) Integration Team, contributed to Army doctrine development, and delivered comprehensive performance services to brigade and battalion commanders. Her previous roles include human performance coordinator for the 31st Rescue Squadron in Okinawa, Japan, and exercise physiologist and trainer at Hurlburt Field Air Force Base. She holds a master’s degree in health education and a bachelor’s degree in exercise science.