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Comparison of Selected Physical Fitness and Performance Variables Between NCAA Division I and II Football Players
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Physical ActivityFitnessEducationSelected Physical FitnessKinesiologyExerciseApplied PhysiologyBiostatisticsSport PhysiologySport ScienceFitness MeasureHealth SciencesPhysical FitnessRehabilitationIi Football PlayersExercise ScienceHigh-performance SportExercise PhysiologyPerformance VariablesAthletic Training
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.