Comparison of selected physical fitness and performance variables between NCAA Division I and II football players.
The purpose of this study was to compare selected physical fitness and performance variables between National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I and II football players. The subjects included offensive and defensive starters, excluding kickers and punters from 26 NCAA Division I and 23 Division II teams. Offensive players were grouped and compared by the following positions: quarterback, running back, wide receiver, tight end, and line. Defensive players were grouped and compared by the following positions: line, linebackers, and backs. Division I players were better in 58 of 117 comparisons (p < or = 0.01). Division II players were not found to be better in any of the variables studied.
Garstecki
Marcus A
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Southeast Missouri State University, Cape Girardeau, Missouri, USA.
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Richard W
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Cuppett
Marchell M
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D001823:Body Composition; D005538:Football / Q000502:physiology*; D006801:Humans; D010806:Physical Education and Training; D010809:Physical Fitness; D012016:Reference Values; D013647:Task Performance and Analysis; D014481:United States; D014495:Universities