Anatomy - Football Fitness
Before any further football fitness related topics are looked at, it is essential that a basic understanding of the human body is obtained. The fundamental components of the body (relevant to football) are the skeleton (bones and joints) and the muscles.
Bones and Joints: The skeleton consists of many bones (206 in a full grown adult), and the location where two bones meet is called a joint. There are many different types of bones and joints within the body and as they are all essential to the movement of a football player (as well as life), although it is not crucial that you as a football coach has an understanding of all of this information so that you can educate your football players. Read More
Muscles: Equally as fundamental to football fitness as the bones and joints are the muscles within the body. Muscles are the means through which the body performs movements. This occurs through partnerships or groups of muscles contracting and lengthening simultaneously. There are approximately 600 muscles in the body. Coaches need to know as much about the muscles as possible, as a player’s muscular composition and condition will have a direct effect on their performance. Read More
Along with the fundamental elements mentioned above there are also some other processes that are useful for a coach to appreciate and understand, including:
The Blood
Blood Vessels
Getting Oxygen from the Atmosphere to the Muscles
Related pages
Effects of Exercise on the Bones
Effects of Exercise on the Muscles
The Muscles and the Energy Systems