Touch Football and Energy Systems
Research Report: Processes and Effects of Training and Exercise in Touch
Table of Contents
Introduction 3
2.0 Data Analysis 3 2.1 The Game of Touch 3 2.2 Middle Position Requirements 4 2.3 Wing Position Requirements 5 2.4 Personal Fitness Profile 7
3.0 Discussion 8
4.0 Recommendations 9
5.0 Conclusions 10
6.0 Appendix 11
7.0 Bibliography 12
1.0 Introduction
All athletes regardless of age, gender, genetics or sport can benefit from effective training. It is important that the selected training improves the body’s ability to perform tasks associated with the chosen sport. (Kiss, 2010) Touch football is a fast paced game where an oval-shaped ball is passed between players who avoid being ‘touched’ by the defensive team, in order to score a touchdown. The game requires a range of demands from the three energy systems; Creatine phosphate, Lactic Acid and Aerobic. Specific fitness components are also required to perform a game of touch effectively. There are three positions in a touch game; centre, link and wing. They all require varied amounts of the energy systems and fitness components. This assignment will focus on the exercise physiology in relation to touch and the evaluation of my own fitness profile. 1.0 Data Analysis 2.1 The Game of Touch
The game of touch consists of two teams with 6 players on each. The aim is to score a touchdown without being ‘touched’. Players are to dodge being touched by members of the opposing team and 7 must be made for the call to change hand of play. After a touch the ball must be put down and a second player collects and passes it while the defence team must be back 10m until the ‘dummy half’ collects the ball. The field is 70m x 50m and features a touchdown zone, 10m line, 5m line and half way line. (See figure 1.1 below) (Touch Football
Table of Contents
Introduction 3
2.0 Data Analysis 3 2.1 The Game of Touch 3 2.2 Middle Position Requirements 4 2.3 Wing Position Requirements 5 2.4 Personal Fitness Profile 7
3.0 Discussion 8
4.0 Recommendations 9
5.0 Conclusions 10
6.0 Appendix 11
7.0 Bibliography 12
1.0 Introduction
All athletes regardless of age, gender, genetics or sport can benefit from effective training. It is important that the selected training improves the body’s ability to perform tasks associated with the chosen sport. (Kiss, 2010) Touch football is a fast paced game where an oval-shaped ball is passed between players who avoid being ‘touched’ by the defensive team, in order to score a touchdown. The game requires a range of demands from the three energy systems; Creatine phosphate, Lactic Acid and Aerobic. Specific fitness components are also required to perform a game of touch effectively. There are three positions in a touch game; centre, link and wing. They all require varied amounts of the energy systems and fitness components. This assignment will focus on the exercise physiology in relation to touch and the evaluation of my own fitness profile. 1.0 Data Analysis 2.1 The Game of Touch
The game of touch consists of two teams with 6 players on each. The aim is to score a touchdown without being ‘touched’. Players are to dodge being touched by members of the opposing team and 7 must be made for the call to change hand of play. After a touch the ball must be put down and a second player collects and passes it while the defence team must be back 10m until the ‘dummy half’ collects the ball. The field is 70m x 50m and features a touchdown zone, 10m line, 5m line and half way line. (See figure 1.1 below) (Touch Football