Publications by authors named "Donald Bigham"
Int J Exerc Sci
October 2022
Article Synopsis
- This study analyzed the effects of two different physical training programs on the fitness outcomes of Army Officer Candidate School soldiers over 12 weeks. One group followed an expert-designed program (TAP-C), while the other followed a traditional training approach by OCS soldiers.
- The performance was measured across multiple physical assessments, including the Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT) events, grip strength, standing broad jump, and other mobility tests, using statistical analysis to compare results while controlling for initial differences and gender.
- Results indicated significant differences between the two groups: the traditional training group excelled in endurance-focused ACFT events, while the expert-led TAP-C
