Context

American football, a sport of North American origin that is a variation of rugby and soccer, has attracted the attention and curiosity of many people around the world, including here in Brazil. This sport, considered the most popular in the United States, presents a captivating fusion of strategy and physical ability, providing a spectacle that engages millions of viewers.

It is important to note that American football is not limited to just passes and tackles. This sport encompasses a vast history, complex rules, and various positions that require specific skills from the players.

Introduction

First and foremost, it is crucial to understand the fundamental differences between American football, traditional soccer (or field soccer), and rugby. Despite sharing some similarities, each of these sports has its own rules, strategies, and techniques, which makes them distinct from each other.

Secondly, it is vital to know the rules of American football, as they guide the game, determining how points are scored, what constitutes a penalty, among other things.

Lastly, delving into the history of American football will provide a more comprehensive understanding of how this sport has evolved over time and impacted American society's culture.

Practical Activity

Activity Title: 'Building an American Football Match'

Project Objective:

A simulation of an American football game must be created. Students will be responsible for deeply understanding the sport, from its history, rules to the organization of a match, involving player preparation, roles, strategies, and game management.

Detailed Project Description:

Divide the class into groups of 3 to 5 members. Each group will be a team, responsible for understanding and explaining to the class, as well as applying in practice, the principles of American football. Each group member must assume a specific role: coach, quarterback, wide receiver, defensive line, and offensive line.

Required Materials:

1. Bibliographic material for research.
2. Court or suitable space for the simulation.
3. American football (or similar ball).
4. Cones for field marking.

Detailed Step-by-Step for Activity Execution:

1. After the groups are formed, each team must research the history of American football, understanding the main milestones and events that have shaped the sport over the years.

2. Next, the group should delve into the rules of American football, assimilating the key points that involve the game, penalties, scoring methods, among others.

3. Once the rules are learned, each group member should thoroughly research the role of the character they will play in the simulation. They must understand what each role entails, their responsibilities, required skills, and their importance in the match.

4. With the group already familiar with the rules and roles, a game strategy should be developed. The group should study and structure game actions considering their roles and the game's rules.

5. A simulation of an American football game is carried out where each group presents and applies their game strategies. The practical activity can be recorded for further analysis.

Project Deliverables:

In addition to the practical activity, the groups must prepare a written document divided into four parts: Introduction, Development, Conclusions, and Bibliography.

• Introduction: The student must contextualize American football, its origin, differences from other related sports, and the sport's relevance in different contexts, especially in the American context.
• Development: In this section, the group must explain in detail the role of each member in the simulated match, describe the American football rules used in the simulation, the game strategy process, and how it was applied during the practical activity. The team's challenges encountered and how they were resolved should also be included here.
• Conclusion: Summarize the main points discussed, describe the learnings obtained from the practical and theoretical activities, and the importance of teamwork for project development.
• Bibliography: Indicate the sources used for research and project development.