Objective Tactical personnel (Military, Law Enforcement, Emergency Responders) require
physical fitness levels sufficient for training and occupational duty. Physical conditioning …

Background Injuries are a common occurrence in military recruit training, however due to
differences in the capture of training exposure, injury incidence rates are rarely reported. Our …

Purpose A lack of published epidemiological data among police recruits presents a major
challenge when designing appropriate prevention programs to reduce injury burden. We …

Purpose Stress, anxiety and physical exertion are all closely linked to well-being, and each
can alter immune function. Diminished well-being has been observed during military …

Background Core training can enhance athletic performance by enhancing core strength
and stability. To achieve this outcome, however, a tailored training program is required; the …

Police tactical group (PTG) officers respond to the most demanding and high-risk police
situations. As such, PTG personnel require exceptional physical fitness, and selection for …

The tasks performed by police officers are unique, varied and can be performed in
unexpected situations. Initial police college training is used to prepare new police officers to …

Specialist police tactical teams, like special operations military personnel, are tasked with
dangerous, high risk missions which are beyond the scope of general police. Consequently …

Background Female soldiers form an integral part of any modern defence force. Previous
reports have highlighted that female soldiers report injuries at higher rates than male …

Methods Daily measures of sleep, cognitive load, and perceived exertion were reported for
the 12-wk duration of basic military training (BMT) in 48 recruits. Physical activity, subjective …