Directions: Internationally the term “football” refers to what Americans call “soccer.” American football is much different than soccer. However, American football is somewhat similar to an Australian sport called “rugby.”

A. Read this article about football, soccer, and rugby and write a brief summary below.

Article Summary (6 points)

B. Compare and contrast the games of soccer and football. Below are some suggested sites for your research. You may also look on additional sites as needed.

Discovery Kids, “How to Play Soccer”:

SportsKnowHow. com, “Soccer”:

Discovery Kids, “Rules of Football”:

SportsKnowHow. com, “Football”:

Soccer

American Football

Number of Players Per Team (2 pts)

Time Periods Per Game (2 pts)

Equipment (3 pts)

Objective/Purpose of Game (5 pts)

Allows Direct Physical Contact? Y/N (1 pt)

Mainly uses throwing or kicking? (1 pt)