
The Science of American Football
Jay Hoffman(Author)
Routledge (Publisher)
1st Edition
Published on 17. November 2020
Book
Hardback
170 pages
978-0-367-46283-3 (ISBN)
Description
The game of American football may be the greatest team sport that exists. It epitomizes the need of a "team" first approach to achieve the desired success. Success is often measured as the hoisting of a championship trophy, which involved a journey that required discipline, perseverance, sacrifice, and hard work. These traits are the backbone of success in football, but more importantly they are the backbone or blueprint for success in life.
The Science of American Football provides an in-depth discussion on the physiology of the game of American football, including the physiological strain associated with playing in various environmental extremes. Acclimatization, preparation, and medical issues associated with each of these environmental extremes are discussed as well as medical issues occurring during the athlete's playing career (common sites of injury) and potential risks arising post-career (e.g. neurological dysfunction, arthritic joints, obesity).
The book goes on to consider aspects of player selection and preparation, including discussion of evidence-based physical conditioning programs, appropriate nutrition, and specific dietary supplementation for the American football player.
The Science of American Football is the first book to focus on the physiology, science, and medical issues associated with the game of American football and will be key reading for students of coaching and exercise science as well as those with a keen interest in understanding the science of American football, such as coaches and players.
The Science of American Football provides an in-depth discussion on the physiology of the game of American football, including the physiological strain associated with playing in various environmental extremes. Acclimatization, preparation, and medical issues associated with each of these environmental extremes are discussed as well as medical issues occurring during the athlete's playing career (common sites of injury) and potential risks arising post-career (e.g. neurological dysfunction, arthritic joints, obesity).
The book goes on to consider aspects of player selection and preparation, including discussion of evidence-based physical conditioning programs, appropriate nutrition, and specific dietary supplementation for the American football player.
The Science of American Football is the first book to focus on the physiology, science, and medical issues associated with the game of American football and will be key reading for students of coaching and exercise science as well as those with a keen interest in understanding the science of American football, such as coaches and players.
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Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
General, Professional, and Undergraduate
Illustrations
33 s/w Zeichnungen, 31 s/w Tabellen
31 Tables, black and white; 33 Line drawings, black and white
Dimensions
Height: 260 mm
Width: 183 mm
Thickness: 15 mm
Weight
552 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-367-46283-3 (9780367462833)
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Person
Jay R. Hoffman is a professor in the Molecular Biology Department at Ariel University in Israel. He is also Head Coach of Israel's National American Football Team. He is a fellow of the American College of Sports Medicine and has previously served as President of the Board of the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) and on the Board of the US Bobsled and Skeleton Federation. Prior to his academic career, he signed free agent contracts with the New York Jets and Philadelphia Eagles of the NFL and the Tampa Bay Bandits of the USFL.
Content
1. Physiology of American Football
2. Environmental Concerns Of Playing American Football
3. Strength and Conditioning for Football
4. Player Selection and Physical Attributes for Football Playing Success
5. Nutrition, Hydration and Dietary Supplementation for the American Football Player
6. Medical Issues Associated with American Football
7. Medical Issues Associated with Retired Players
8. Coaching Aspects Associated with American Football
2. Environmental Concerns Of Playing American Football
3. Strength and Conditioning for Football
4. Player Selection and Physical Attributes for Football Playing Success
5. Nutrition, Hydration and Dietary Supplementation for the American Football Player
6. Medical Issues Associated with American Football
7. Medical Issues Associated with Retired Players
8. Coaching Aspects Associated with American Football