The term "contact sports" refers to a category of sports that involve physical contact between players or athletes. These types of sports often include activities such as football, rugby, wrestling, boxing and martial arts among others. The primary characteristic of these sports is the intentional physical interaction between participants in order to achieve victory through strategic maneuvers, tackles, blocks, holds, throws, and strikes. Contact sports are known for their high level of intensity, agility, strength, speed, and endurance required from athletes who participate in them.