Soccer
by: Kaylee Grzeskowiak and Rebeca Delaux
How Many Calories Do You Burn By Playing Soccer For 60 Minutes?
You burn 408 calories by playing soccer.
There are 408 calories in 1 peice, 4-1/2"x3-1/4"x2" of Beef Lasagna.
Where Did Soccer Originate?
Where exactly did soccer start is a question that has no precise answer to it. You can say that this game has been played for more than three thousand years. The nativity of modern-day soccer (football) must be credited to Britain. It was also known as the association football, with Scotland and England being the co-founders of the systematic game of soccer.
Who Can Play It and Where Is It Played?
Anyone can play it and its played outside and on a field. You can play it in your backyard.
Injuries You Can Get From Soccer.
Ankle Sprain, Concussion, Muscle Cramps, and Pulled or Strained Calf Muscle.
Facts About Soccer
- Soccer players run about an average of 6 miles every game.
- Soccer is the most popular sport in the world.
- The United States and Canada are the only countries to call soccer "soccer"
- The Soccer World Cup plays every 4 years
- The very first game of basketball was played with a soccer ball.
Health Benefits
- Muscle strength
- Bone Strength
- Weight loss
- Improves coordination, agility, and balance
- Cardiovascular health
What Is Soccer?
Soccer is a game played by two teams of eleven players with a round ball that may not be touched with the hands or arms during play except by the goalkeepers. The object of the game is to score goals by kicking the ball into the opponents' goal.
Some Of My Websites I Went On To Help Me
http://www.greendot.org/uploaded/uploads/western_MS/top_banner_photos/interesting_soccer_facts.pdf
It was helpful with the Facts
http://sportsmedicine.about.com/od/soccerinjuries/a/soccerinjury.htm
This helped with the injuries.
http://djamga.com/2011/08/23/soccer-health-benefits/
This helped with the health benefits.