The average football match last for 90 minutes, consisting of two 45 minute halves, with a 15 minute break in between them. Due to football matches consisting of various intensities, it is believed that all three energy systems are used: aerobic, ATP-PC and lactic acid. Here is the data that each system contributes to performance … Read more
Earlham College was created in the late 1840’s by the Religious Society of Friends, who are better known as the Quakers. Today, the college accepts students of all religious backgrounds, but they still provide an education that is rooted in the essential Quaker values of peace, respect, integrity and social justice. There are only approximately … Read more
According to the NCAA website, the NCAA has over 444,000 college student athletes. There are scholarships for some athletes but not all student-athletes receive scholarships. I myself am a scholarship football player here at Kutztown University, which means I receive a partial athletic scholarship for my athletic achievements in high school. There are many athletes … Read more
The reason why i think that kids should not be playing sports, is because one thing is that Most children would rather play on a losing team than sit on the bench of a winning team From the article “More Kids Are Suffering Sports Injuries”. What many people don’t see is that people are dieing … Read more
Concussions in Football What is the cost of playing in the National Football League? A player could have a broken leg or a pulled hamstring, but what if there was something that could affect a player after his playing years were over? A concussion would be the answer to that question, and it can lead … Read more
Peyton Manning is the greatest quarterback of all time due to his upbringing of a quarterback family. His dad Archie Manning was a quarterback at Ole Miss from 1967-1970 and went to the NFL draft in 1971. In the draft, he was the second pick in the very first round by the New Orleans Saints. … Read more
One very important way to reduce the amount of concussions in football is informing the players about factors such as the dangers of concussions, how the athlete knows if he has one, the rules of the game, and proper tackling and blocking techniques. Teaching and making sure they know the major health and life threatening … Read more
Each year, approximately 1. 6 to 3. 8 billion Americans receive concussions from sports and recreational activities. Many of the people suffering from concussions are involved in competitive sports, especially high school sport teams (The Center for Disease Control and Prevention). While participating in a high school sport is normal, the players would not want … Read more
As artificial turf grows in popularity, questions about health risks arise. It seems as though every school with an athletic field wants to install artificial turf. Some parents worry about their children spending time on fields that may produce cancer causing agents. Professional sports experts suggest artificial turf may cause more knee injuries to athletes … Read more
As amusing as it may be to plop onto the couch with a buttery bowl of popcorn and watch an aggressive game of football where teammates are constantly tackling each other, it is important to still remember that as fun as this game may be to watch playing it leads to many dangerous life-threatening injuries. … Read more
When the name Peyton Manning is mentioned, almost anyone would recognize him as an NFL football player and many would know him as an elite quarterback that broke records left and right; however, few recognize the major impact he has left on the game of football. From the time Peyton Manning began playing footballI, he … Read more
My career as a student-athlete was a catastrophe. My first two years was a rollercoaster ride filled with unbelievable twists and turns. The transition from high school to college can be a problematic experience for anyone, especially if they are not prepared or focused. Athletically, it became overwhelming to me because I wasn’t mentally prepared … Read more
Ronald Reagan was a leader all of his life. In school, he was president of the student body. When he went into acting, he became president of the Screen Actors Guild. He then went on to be the governor of California, and eventually president of the United States. His political views shifted in the years … Read more
Why is Soccer So Popular in Europe? As we all know, soccer is the most popular sport in Europe and even in the world. People from every culture and in every level of society all feel crazy and enthusiastic about soccer. Soccer is defined as “a form of football played between two teams of 11 … Read more
Imagine the Night Lights fans cheering and walking out on the field. Football to me is life just like they say ball is life. I started loving football when I was young. My step dad used to make me play football for an older team. The position I started playing was running back, I was … Read more
Rugby is regarded around the world as a high intensity, physical, and challenging sport. In the United States, it is regarded as a barbaric, un-regulated, and foolish sport. This misconception comes from the widely inaccurate notion that concussion among other injuries is inevitable in the sport. Rugby is beginning to take hold in high schools … Read more
“Do your job. ” A simple quote by Bill Belichick (New England Patriots Head Football Coach) but this quote means a lot about my character. The reason it means a lot to me is because if you work tremendously hard and do your job your team will be successful. My head football coach, Mike Rowe … Read more
It was the day before the first soccer game of the season, I was eating a protein bar and watching some vines on youtube. It was about 8:30 pm, I decided to go take a good shower. When I was done I got ready for bed. Then I dreamed. It was a tie game 2-2. … Read more
