Jay R Hoffman

The Science of American Football

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

This books provides an in-depth discussion on the physiology of the game of American football, including playing in various environmental extremes. Topics include issues related to acclimatization, preparation, and medical issues during the athlete's playing career and potential risks arising post-career.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd (Sales)
• Seitenzahl: 170
• Erscheinungstermin: 17. November 2020
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 254mm x 178mm x 10mm
• Gewicht: 331g
• ISBN-13: 9780367462710
• ISBN-10: 0367462710
• Artikelnr.: 59990248

Autorenporträt

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.

Inhaltsangabe

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