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MASTERING
A CAREER IN
STRENGTH & CONDITIONING
Audio Excellence
With increasing use of music in athletics
programs and the need for clear,
easy-to-understand announcements, quality
audio is becoming a priority for athletic
facilities. Octasound speakers provide full,
warm sound that projects in all directions
giving your facility a sound system that delivers
clear announcements and great sounding
music.
For almost 50 years Octasound products have
been designed and built in Canada by a small
group of dedicated pros. Every unit is carefully
tested before leaving the plant.
Recently Octasound introduced the RABX2
Bluetooth and Aux Mixer. This unit fits into a
standard single gang electrical box which can
be flush mounted into a wall or table and is
available with a lockable closure. Operating the
unit is so simple there is no need for training or
even a manual. Simply pair a Bluetooth Class
3.0 device with the RABX2 or plug an MP3
player, laptop, iPod or CD player into the Aux
input and turn up the volume.
Over the last decade, the strength and
conditioning profession has upped their game
when it comes to education standards. In
2018, the National Strength and Conditioning
Association (NSCA) modified the requirements
to attain the Certified Strength and
Conditioning Specialist® (CSCS®)
certification, requiring all CSCS exam
candidates, by 2030, to hold a bachelor's
degree in a strength and conditioning related
field, or be enrolled as a senior in a program
accredited by an NSCA-approved accrediting
agency.
In order to satisfy this new requirement, Logan
University - a long-time leader in chiropractic
and health sciences - launched the one year,
online Master of Science in Strength &
Conditioning in 2022 for those needing this
requirement to stay active in the field.
Upon graduation from this program,
individuals are prepared to sit for the NSCA
Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist
(CSCS) exam. Additionally, graduates can go
on to pursue certifications from the Collegiate
Strength and Conditioning Coaches
Association.
" Our graduates are well-prepared to apply
scientific knowledge to train athletes for the
primary goal of improving athletic
performance-whether that's conducting
sport-specific testing sessions, designing and
implementing programs, or providing
guidance on nutrition and injury prevention, "
said Program Director Brittany Ramirez, DC,
MS, LAT, ATC, CCSP.
Late in 2018 we released the new RAAX2
amplifier. This 100 watt miniature amplifier can
be mounted together with an input mixer
selector such as the RAMX2 into a box that fits a
standard double gang electrical box. It's an
amazingly compact and user-friendly system.
The newest addition to our speaker lineup is the
OS2X8, a scaled down version of the company's
OS2X12 Subwoofer. The OS2X8 uses two top
quality eight-inch speakers to provide extra
depth and bass power to the overall sound of
your Octasound system.
The combination of our proven loudspeaker
systems and rugged electronics modules is the
ideal solution for great sound in your facility.
Octasound Speakers are built to handle the
tough conditions present in athletics settings,
such as temperature and humidity fluctuations
and impacts from anything from basketballs to
hockey pucks. The electronics modules are simple
to use, built to last, and immune to the
headaches associated with software based
systems. For more information, visit
www.octasound.com or call 800-567-6282.
Dr. Ramirez worked alongside experienced,
highly respected strength coaches in athletic
performance who helped design the
program's curriculum and are now instructors
in the program. She said all the instructors are
certified strength and conditioning specialists
who are active in the field, which allows
students to receive the best education
possible from a masters-level program.
" There is a need and demand for strength and
conditioning specialists, not only in the
collegiate and athletic fields but in military
and law enforcement, " said Field Experience
Coordinator Scott Bird, RSCC*E, CSCS,
MSCC, SCCC. " Nutrition and psychology have
now become a big part of the job, which
wasn't the case 30 years ago. "
Because students also need the flexibility to
balance a career while studying, Logan's
Master's in Strength and Conditioning is
online and 1 year long, offering coursework
in 7-week sessions. The last 14 weeks of the
program are spent in the field, actively
working with individuals in the strength and
conditioning community.
" If you're looking to start your career in the
field or if you're already working in collegiate
or professional athletics or you are looking to
advance to administration side of the field,
this program is for you, " said Dr. Ramirez. " It's
science-based, evidence-informed that goes
beyond just creating workouts. You'll be able
to analyze and look at current research, and
make informed decisions about how to
improve athletic performance. "
To learn more, visit logan.edu/Strength
http://www.logan.edu/Strength
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