1st Edition

The Science of American Football

By Jay Hoffman Copyright 2021
182 Pages
by Routledge

182 Pages
by Routledge

182 Pages
by Routledge

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... Read more

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

Biography

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.