Football

Football

by J. S. McIntosh
Football

Football

by J. S. McIntosh

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Overview

Football is America's most spectacular team sport, which is why the gridiron attracts so many athletes. The game, however, is also our most dangerous sport, with more than 448,000 injuries annually to players under the age of fifteen. Discover in this book the best equipment for safe, effective training, the importance of pre-exercise stretching, when to consult a medical professional, and how to recover from injury as quickly as possible and stronger than ever. Also learn about: • The history of football. • The changing face of the game. • Warm-up exercises to avoid injuries. • Protective equipment worn by players. • The importance of good nutrition. • The dangers of performance-enhancing drugs.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781422296615
Publisher: Mason Crest
Publication date: 11/17/2014
Sold by: SIMON & SCHUSTER
Format: eBook
Pages: 96
File size: 8 MB
Age Range: Up to 17 Years

Table of Contents

Introduction 6

1 Overview of Football 9

2 Mental Preparation and Safety 31

3 Physical Preparation 47

4 Common Injuries, Treatment, and Recovery 57

5 Nutrition and Supplements 71

6 The Dangers of Performance-Enhancing Drugs 79

Further Reading 91

Find Out More on the Internet 92

Bibliography 93

Index 95

Picture Credits 95

About the Author and the Consultants 96

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