Football Being Physiological and Physical Often the line between physicality and physiology is blurred, as both relate the function on the human body. In the arena of organized team sports, the physical and the physiological can be distinguished by breaking down specific bodily talents, such as flexibility, strength, endurance, balance, speed, agility, coordination, timing and reaction time, and accuracy. Each of these relates more to physiology than physicality. For example, in football, throws and passes significantly impact the outcome of the game. The actions involved in throwing, passing, and catching the football demand physiological acumen, especially timing, coordination, and good reaction time. Some receivers must also display a great deal of flexibility in trying to reach for a poorly thrown ball or one that arrives amid a slew of defensive forces. Football of course also relies greatly on strength and endurance, especially when it comes to staving off the defense or running the football as far as possible into the zone. On the other hand, the physical nature of American football manifests itself mostly in the body type of the player as well as in the way the athlete uses his or her body in the sport. For example, many receivers tend to be lither and slimmer than teammates like tacklers. Football is an extremely physical sport, one that requires the employment of brute force in addition to stamina and strength. Defensive leaders must muster their strength to stave off advancements...
The physical aspects of football relate more to the specific positions of the players and to their corresponding body types, whereas the physiology of football has to do more with the details of the players' movements as well as their particular talents.
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