Science

How could fans, players and officials be more ECO friendly at football matches?

Possible factors to research and consider:

- Practicalities of travel by electric/sea? - Food waste?
- Use of plastics?
- Use of energy at venues?

What specific strategies are being put in place at EURO 2024 to improve sustainability?

- Limited recovery time between tournament fixtures
- Changing kick off times
- Travelling between venues
- Playing in various weather conditions across a range of host cities and countries

By researching these factors, learners begin to develop an understanding of the potential and possible impact other influences can have on team or individual performances.

Rank the above factors (or others) on most to least potential impact.

Are there any specific factors more or less concerning to teams at EURO 2024 compared to previous tournaments? 

Taking certain criteria into consideration e.g:

- Balance
- Rest
- Nutrition
- Speed
- Free kick taking (Magnus Force)

which players might be have a possible advantage over other players?

Learners could research specific teams (e.g. Scotland) for specific information on these possible advantages/disadvantages or specific players at the tournament who may be at the 'top' of various categories.

For example:

- Which player(s) might benefit from having the most rest from football before beginning the tournament?

- Which player(s) have had the least amount of rest from competitive football? What might this mean for their participation and performance levels?

- Which player(s) are the fastest at the tournament?

- Which player(s) are the best free-kick takers? What evidence is there?