Event Title
Strength and Conditioning Periodization for American College Football Defensive Players
Presentation Type
Poster/Portfolio
Presenter Major(s)
Exercise Science, Movement Science
Mentor Information
Amy Crawley
Department
Movement Science
Location
Kirkhof Center KC6
Start Date
10-4-2013 12:00 PM
End Date
10-4-2013 1:00 PM
Keywords
Health
Abstract
A true, defensive-only player has yet to win college football's most prestigious award, the Heisman Trophy. A periodized, specific strength training and condition program would be essential to attaining the highest level of prestige in collegiate football. Great defensive players must have a combination of strength, speed, power, and the agility to excel. The purpose of this research was to present a periodized strength training and conditioning program for defensive players that would aid them in becoming faster, stronger, quicker, and more powerful, allowing them to become more dominant in changing the momentum of a game. A limitation of this work was that coaches may be apprehensive about trying new training protocols. Nevertheless, if defensive players want the same recognition as offensive players, they must adapt to become more pivotal players that have an impact on the momentum of the game.
Strength and Conditioning Periodization for American College Football Defensive Players
Kirkhof Center KC6
A true, defensive-only player has yet to win college football's most prestigious award, the Heisman Trophy. A periodized, specific strength training and condition program would be essential to attaining the highest level of prestige in collegiate football. Great defensive players must have a combination of strength, speed, power, and the agility to excel. The purpose of this research was to present a periodized strength training and conditioning program for defensive players that would aid them in becoming faster, stronger, quicker, and more powerful, allowing them to become more dominant in changing the momentum of a game. A limitation of this work was that coaches may be apprehensive about trying new training protocols. Nevertheless, if defensive players want the same recognition as offensive players, they must adapt to become more pivotal players that have an impact on the momentum of the game.