TY - BOOK AU - McKerley,Jennifer Guess ED - Gale (Firm) TI - Football T2 - Science behind sports SN - 9780737765274 (electronic book) AV - GV950.7 .M38 2012 U1 - 796.332 23 PY - 2012/// CY - Detroit PB - Lucent Books KW - Football KW - Sports sciences N1 - Includes bibliographical references and index; ch 1. The games begin -- ch 2. Grit for the gridiron : training -- ch 3. The perfect arc : passing, punting, and kicking -- ch 4. Catching and running -- ch 5. Blocking and tackling -- ch 6. Staying in the game : nutrition, equipment, and injuries -- ch 7. A winning mindset : playing the psychological game N2 - Explores the scientific principles behind some of the most popular team and individual sports. Covers origins, history and changes, the biomechanics and physiology of playing, related health and medical concerns, and the causes and treatment of sports-related injuries. This volume covers football UR - https://link.gale.com/apps/pub/5UUK/GVRL?sid=gale_marc&u=phhnu ER -