I am most proud of the product that I got out of my senior project and my deeper connection with athletics. I feel like with what I have learned, I can go confidently into the field of kinesiology and ultimately be happier with exercising.
I would rate myself an AP-P. My weakest point of my presentation were my skills as a presenter, which I feel will dock me down.
Considering my product and how much I have learned, I am satisfied with my senior project. However, with my laziness and lack of above and beyond work, I think my overall senior project was AP or P- work.
I have gained newer knowledge about somatotypes and nutrition that will help me be a better running. I could not do research at home and would have to do research early or ahead of time.
My senior project brings me closer to understanding the basics of kinesiology and will allow me to understand what is expected of that field.
Thursday, May 24, 2012
Friday, May 18, 2012
Saturday, May 12, 2012
Blog 25
*I do not have a log of hours at the moment, as I have not asked for them printed out. My total count as of now is approximately 85 hours. Casa Colina has a policy that requires volunteers to work until a minimum of 6 months and 100 hours of service has been completed. I should have these hours done within a month's time.*
UPDATED: May 14, 9:30 PM
Service Learning Hours
Working with Casa Colina's Sports Medicine section. I am responsible for keeping the facility equipment clean from things like wiping down mats to disposing of used towels. I also stand by to provide any help the physical therapists of their aides may need. This includes filing and copying paperwork, setting up a patient's room, or providing an extra hand to the PT's or aides in performing exercise on their patients. David Salaiz is one of the major physical therapists in the section of the facility. His number is (909-596-7733, EXT 3067).
My time at Casa Colina has helped me to experience what it is to be a physical therapist. It has given me a rare opportunity to observe the duties of therapists. The therapists themselves were helpful: they had allowed me to borrow therapeutic texts for research, taught me a few things about P.T, and ultimately encouraged my pursuit of physical therapy by giving me advice and what to expect from being a therapist.
Being in the environment of Casa Colina has stressed my seriousness of injuries. Seeing the conditions of some patients had been somewhat frightening. It really showed how much I took for granted: Here I was, not minding nutrition and proper warmups as suggested by the therapists, while the patients themselves depended on these methods. I felt that by taking in the advice from the therapists as well as the patients, I may learn what it takes to "prevent injury and prolong athletic life." All three of my EQ's answers had been supported by the employees at Casa Colina.
UPDATED: May 14, 9:30 PM
Service Learning Hours
Working with Casa Colina's Sports Medicine section. I am responsible for keeping the facility equipment clean from things like wiping down mats to disposing of used towels. I also stand by to provide any help the physical therapists of their aides may need. This includes filing and copying paperwork, setting up a patient's room, or providing an extra hand to the PT's or aides in performing exercise on their patients. David Salaiz is one of the major physical therapists in the section of the facility. His number is (909-596-7733, EXT 3067).
My time at Casa Colina has helped me to experience what it is to be a physical therapist. It has given me a rare opportunity to observe the duties of therapists. The therapists themselves were helpful: they had allowed me to borrow therapeutic texts for research, taught me a few things about P.T, and ultimately encouraged my pursuit of physical therapy by giving me advice and what to expect from being a therapist.
Being in the environment of Casa Colina has stressed my seriousness of injuries. Seeing the conditions of some patients had been somewhat frightening. It really showed how much I took for granted: Here I was, not minding nutrition and proper warmups as suggested by the therapists, while the patients themselves depended on these methods. I felt that by taking in the advice from the therapists as well as the patients, I may learn what it takes to "prevent injury and prolong athletic life." All three of my EQ's answers had been supported by the employees at Casa Colina.
Thursday, April 26, 2012
Blog 24
L: I, Nazareth Cervantes, affirm that I completed my independent component
which represents 30 hours of work.
I: What I have done is consistently run school mornings and occasionally evenings for a minimum of at least 30 minutes. I have run a few days out of the weekends, in addition to running 2-3 days a week on school mornings and evenings.
I began to time my runs from April on to see where I was at as far as speed goes. I would often complete 3 miles in roughly sub-23 minutes and jog during a remaining 10-15 minutes. While running, I tried to focus on my lean to provide more efficient energy use and stretched before and after runs.
A: It helped with my EQ by having me use certain techniques (lean, lighter foot strike, tighter core) to test their efficiency in a run. Technique is my third and best answer to my EQ and using a consistent technique each run helped me decide my answer.
Ind. Comp 2 Running Hours
I: What I have done is consistently run school mornings and occasionally evenings for a minimum of at least 30 minutes. I have run a few days out of the weekends, in addition to running 2-3 days a week on school mornings and evenings.
I began to time my runs from April on to see where I was at as far as speed goes. I would often complete 3 miles in roughly sub-23 minutes and jog during a remaining 10-15 minutes. While running, I tried to focus on my lean to provide more efficient energy use and stretched before and after runs.
A: It helped with my EQ by having me use certain techniques (lean, lighter foot strike, tighter core) to test their efficiency in a run. Technique is my third and best answer to my EQ and using a consistent technique each run helped me decide my answer.
Ind. Comp 2 Running Hours
Blog 23
*Interviewed Mariah Caputo from North House.
Wednesday at the beginning of lunch.
1) Not sure what she wants to do for senior topic. Wants to
do something. Needs to learn to prioritize, she says she is busy from school
and cannot think of anything she’d be able to stick with for the year.
2) Still needs to find solid project idea in order to start
service learning. However, she has a car, allowing her easy transportation to
complete service learning once she has an idea.
3) She is not nervous for the topic dedication. Although,
she hopes to learn how the project can be organized throughout the year.
Organization might be a key factor in helping her decide her final topic. Once
she sees the 2012 senior projects, she will learn about the organization and
decide which topic she could use year long.
4) She is really adamant on how to choose her final project.
She wants something practical. Although she is not supposedly nervous, she
seems concerned about how to choose and what must come from the senior project.
I told her that her project can be just about anything if she is willing to
take her time and put a little dedication into it. I suggested things like
cooking and film, as well
as sharing my EQ. With this, I hope she understands how simple the topic
selection of the senior project is.
Tuesday, April 10, 2012
Blog 22
EQ: What is most important for a recreational athlete to prevent injury and prolong their athletic life?
Answer 3: By observing the techniques of other athletes, a recreational athlete can develop a personal TECHNIQUE(s) to fit him or her best that allows maximum performance and reduced injuries.
FACTS: -Some runner's swear that leaning forward, running with a "ball-of-the-foot" strike is helpful and reduces stress on knees.
-By following personal techniques of experienced athletes, a less experienced athlete is able to test if that technique is valid to their own performance.
-Everyone is different. Nobody can simply do the exact movement or technique due to differences in body composition, metabolism, and experience. Some people are just unable to perform certain activities. By mixing and testing techniques, an athlete is able to experiment with their body and find which best applies to them
SOURCES:
-Danny Dreyer, Author of "ChiRunning."
-Reum Malasarn, 4th interview, Cal Poly AthleticTrainer
-Nancy Howard, Author of "How To Run With Proper Form and Technique"
Answer 3: By observing the techniques of other athletes, a recreational athlete can develop a personal TECHNIQUE(s) to fit him or her best that allows maximum performance and reduced injuries.
FACTS: -Some runner's swear that leaning forward, running with a "ball-of-the-foot" strike is helpful and reduces stress on knees.
-By following personal techniques of experienced athletes, a less experienced athlete is able to test if that technique is valid to their own performance.
-Everyone is different. Nobody can simply do the exact movement or technique due to differences in body composition, metabolism, and experience. Some people are just unable to perform certain activities. By mixing and testing techniques, an athlete is able to experiment with their body and find which best applies to them
SOURCES:
-Danny Dreyer, Author of "ChiRunning."
-Reum Malasarn, 4th interview, Cal Poly AthleticTrainer
-Nancy Howard, Author of "How To Run With Proper Form and Technique"
Monday, April 9, 2012
Thursday, March 29, 2012
Blog 20
-Pictures of anatomy, ranging from skeletal, muscle, possibly nervous.
-May try to bring basic rehab equipment (ultrasound gel, ice/cold packs, resistance bands, weights) for simple demonstrations.
-Might bring in food for nutrition exercise.
1st activity: Show examples of different body types. Have students guess if examples are fit for certain sports.
2nd activity: Might need to ask for examples from the class to help consume certain calories (fast food, junk food, fruits, and veggies.) and have them do MILD exercise and ask for a difference. Once this difference is noted, I will explain why.
(feedback for this one)
-May try to bring basic rehab equipment (ultrasound gel, ice/cold packs, resistance bands, weights) for simple demonstrations.
-Might bring in food for nutrition exercise.
1st activity: Show examples of different body types. Have students guess if examples are fit for certain sports.
2nd activity: Might need to ask for examples from the class to help consume certain calories (fast food, junk food, fruits, and veggies.) and have them do MILD exercise and ask for a difference. Once this difference is noted, I will explain why.
(feedback for this one)
Thursday, March 15, 2012
Blog 19
Eq: What is most important for a recreational athlete to prevent injury and prolong their athletic life?
A: Through maintaining a balanced diet, an athlete is provided with the sufficient nutrients and energy to ensure their body's have the right fuel to perform.
1. Proper nutrition is the framework of all exercise and nutrient deprivation prevents the body from working at its maximum abilities.
2. Providing sufficient nutrition ables the body to perform at a maximum rate by fueling muscles in demand.
3. Along with the demands of every day nutrition, a careful nutrition plan is vital for people who partake in regular exercise.
Sports Endurance Nutrition: Chapters 1, 2/ Chapter 4
A: Through maintaining a balanced diet, an athlete is provided with the sufficient nutrients and energy to ensure their body's have the right fuel to perform.
1. Proper nutrition is the framework of all exercise and nutrient deprivation prevents the body from working at its maximum abilities.
2. Providing sufficient nutrition ables the body to perform at a maximum rate by fueling muscles in demand.
3. Along with the demands of every day nutrition, a careful nutrition plan is vital for people who partake in regular exercise.
Sports Endurance Nutrition: Chapters 1, 2/ Chapter 4
Thursday, March 8, 2012
Blog 18
As of March, my product would be my perspective on my personal fitness. Further elaborated, someone's opinion on how well I may appear to be "fit" does not apply to me and is only an exaggerated opinion. This is important for me because it helps me concentrate on what I feel I need to improve on personally. In addition, it also allows me to know exactly where I stand with athletes and how I need to improve. Through communicating with other athletes, I get different perspectives and different opinions which lead to different techniques I can try or research about. I feel this also allows me to be a bit social and open minded with people who exercise. There are times during elective, I may run with other classmates and converse about exercise, techniques, nutrition, training, etc. during the course of the run.
Sunday, February 26, 2012
Interview 4
Am going to see if I can find a Cal Poly kinesiology student or teacher to interview.
1. Lately I have been interested in Nutrition and athletic performance. What are some mistakes most athletes make regarding nutritional needs?
2. How do you feel nutrition effects athletes that are serious or recreational? Could you name any specific sources that might help me understand nutrition a little more?
3. How might you describe the relationship between nutritional needs of athletes and the condition of the food industry today in which everything is virtually inorganic and unhealthy? What might be the best solution for an athlete with nutritional needs who wants to go all organic?
4. How should an beginning athlete tackle a new diet? Are general nutrition guidelines for each athlete to follow regardless of sport?
5. I am currently reading a book titled "Running and Philosophy: A Marathon for the Mind." Being that the majority of my research has been Internet based fitness articles, I decided to try and get more research from different sources. The book refers to the connections between physical and psychological drive. How would you best explain the balance between the two?
6. Do you think there should be a balance between a strong mind and a strong athletic capacity? In other words, could an athlete thrive off having a strong willpower?
7. In regard to the above statement, do you think there is a correlation to meditation and other forms of relaxation and sport? If so, how would meditation be applied to sports?
8. In a previous interview, I had discovered exercise is potentially "addictive," in which if a regular exerciser does not engage in exercise, they become depressed. With this said, there are also certain studies that refer to exercise as only a quarter of overall well being. The other 3 parts being emotional, social, and psychological. Have you ever heard anything similar to this and its so called influence on overall well being? If so, how well is it supported?
9. How well do you think modern athletes know about what happens to their bodies in exercise?
10. In addition, do you think there must be a basic knowledge of how exercise works on a cellular level (ATP, nutrients in the blood, etc.)? Can a serious athlete work without this knowledge?
11. In today’s busy society, what might be the best way to have more people engage in healthy exercise?
12.What is your definition of an athlete? Can the term athlete apply to anyone?
13. Of the athletes that you know, how many do you think have been injured due to too much exercise? Do you think there is a general law athletes could follow to exercise more and still get injured less (proper posture, sleep, etc.)?
14. I like to consider myself a recreational runner. I am currently in my 6th semester of cross country and want to try and keep running as I age. I have had recurring discomfort in my knees. Would you happen to know the difference between "recreational" and college level athletes? Is it more than just training? With that said, might I be a more efficient runner with experience and no training as opposed to someone with no experience and training?
15. I have a tendency to exercise without planning it. This also includes going out for random bike rides in the middle of the day. Given this, would the smartest choice be to try and keep up physical fitness and develop healthy habits such as hydration, nutrition, and sleep. Or would I just need to plan everything out?
16. How essential do you personally think physical fitness is to endurance exercises?
17. In addition, how important do you think stretching is to the body after, and especially before exercise?
18. How well of a role do you think time management plays in training and exercise?
19. Do you think it is common for someone who was once an athlete to be interested in kinesiology based careers (PT, coach, personal trainer, etc.)?
20. What do you think is most important for an athlete to prevent injury?
Friday, February 17, 2012
Blog 16
I plan on creating a "running" log. This log will have the hours I have run by days.
By consistently logging my running hours, I might be able to complete the required 30 hours within a month or 2.
This component goes along with my EQ because it allows me to use my current research to try and reduce the amount of fatigue/ injury based on sports.
By consistently logging my running hours, I might be able to complete the required 30 hours within a month or 2.
This component goes along with my EQ because it allows me to use my current research to try and reduce the amount of fatigue/ injury based on sports.
Friday, February 10, 2012
Blog 15
L: I, Nazareth Cervantes, affirm that I completed my independent component which represents 30 hours of work
I have done this by completing a course at Mt. SAC's internet community class titled "Human Anatomy and Physiology." The course allowed me to take section tests after each unit to prep me for the final test. In my final exam, I scored 86%. My course earned me 24 hours. Short by 6 hours, I am taking 6 hours from my 2nd component which involves a log of independent running hours.
I:Through taking the course, I have taken valuable notes which I think will help me to further add to my 1st answer, "Specific body type for specific sport." By knowing the basics of anatomy at a physiological level, I can then understand the processes of energy transferring and the types of muscles that are involved in which type of motion, breaking down my answer into a more detailed topic. I believe that the time I spent in this class was reflected in my final test scores and will be further reflected into my final presentation.
A: I can relate this to my EQ because I feel that it helps me to further explore my 1st answer to really get down to the science of why my answer should work. The course had relapsed metabolic energy and how energy is transferred from the food we eat to the energy that powers our cells, but it also helped to understand the very basics of the functions our body caries out every day, from the visions our brain forms from our eyes, to the proprioceptors that determine where our body is in space and when we are in danger.
Mt. Sac Course
Running Hours
I have done this by completing a course at Mt. SAC's internet community class titled "Human Anatomy and Physiology." The course allowed me to take section tests after each unit to prep me for the final test. In my final exam, I scored 86%. My course earned me 24 hours. Short by 6 hours, I am taking 6 hours from my 2nd component which involves a log of independent running hours.
I:Through taking the course, I have taken valuable notes which I think will help me to further add to my 1st answer, "Specific body type for specific sport." By knowing the basics of anatomy at a physiological level, I can then understand the processes of energy transferring and the types of muscles that are involved in which type of motion, breaking down my answer into a more detailed topic. I believe that the time I spent in this class was reflected in my final test scores and will be further reflected into my final presentation.
A: I can relate this to my EQ because I feel that it helps me to further explore my 1st answer to really get down to the science of why my answer should work. The course had relapsed metabolic energy and how energy is transferred from the food we eat to the energy that powers our cells, but it also helped to understand the very basics of the functions our body caries out every day, from the visions our brain forms from our eyes, to the proprioceptors that determine where our body is in space and when we are in danger.
Mt. Sac Course
Running Hours
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
Blog 9 (re-edited)
1. If a college level baseball pitcher stretches before practice, they will prevent injury caused during practice.
2. Dependent Variable: The occurrence of injuries or pain
Independent Variable: The amount of stretching done.
Control Variable: 22 college level pitchers
3. Testing relationship between stretching and injury; Is excessive stretching dangerous to the pitcher's arm
Stretching is considered dangerous when done in excess and should only be appropriate according to the body's needs. Too much stretching can destroy the body's ability to recoil back to its original position when stretched out, weakening the strength of the muscles that are incorporated. By performing this experiment, I hope to understand the dynamics of stretching on a more observed level and how to limit your stretching.
4. I will perform this experiment by visiting college baseball teams and asking for permission to observe their practice techniques. In addition, I will be asking how much rest and ice is applied after practice. I will need to recored data in an organized way, but recording in a notebook the day of should suffice. being that each pitcher is different, I may also need to touch up on the pitcher's individual and ask how their practice helps them to perform without injuring themselves.
5. Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
2. Dependent Variable: The occurrence of injuries or pain
Independent Variable: The amount of stretching done.
Control Variable: 22 college level pitchers
3. Testing relationship between stretching and injury; Is excessive stretching dangerous to the pitcher's arm
Stretching is considered dangerous when done in excess and should only be appropriate according to the body's needs. Too much stretching can destroy the body's ability to recoil back to its original position when stretched out, weakening the strength of the muscles that are incorporated. By performing this experiment, I hope to understand the dynamics of stretching on a more observed level and how to limit your stretching.
4. I will perform this experiment by visiting college baseball teams and asking for permission to observe their practice techniques. In addition, I will be asking how much rest and ice is applied after practice. I will need to recored data in an organized way, but recording in a notebook the day of should suffice. being that each pitcher is different, I may also need to touch up on the pitcher's individual and ask how their practice helps them to perform without injuring themselves.
5. Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Sunday, February 5, 2012
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Friday, January 20, 2012
Blog 13
Proper Body Type:
1st interview:
Generally people who are active and contain the right amount of muscle mass, depending on their needs, experience less injuries and recover faster if they are injured.
"Gaining Weight For Athletes," Book:
Making sure that you do physically qualify for a sport or activity insures that perform safer and are generally stronger in said activity. For example, a lean runner would be expected to perform better than a more built runner. Each sport, even each position within a sport, has different qualifications for body mass.
Conclusions of several articles:
Performing and conditioning to improve performance and well being insures that you have some kind of knowledge of how the body works on a physiological level.With this knowledge, the individual develops their style.
1st interview:
Generally people who are active and contain the right amount of muscle mass, depending on their needs, experience less injuries and recover faster if they are injured.
"Gaining Weight For Athletes," Book:
Making sure that you do physically qualify for a sport or activity insures that perform safer and are generally stronger in said activity. For example, a lean runner would be expected to perform better than a more built runner. Each sport, even each position within a sport, has different qualifications for body mass.
Conclusions of several articles:
Performing and conditioning to improve performance and well being insures that you have some kind of knowledge of how the body works on a physiological level.With this knowledge, the individual develops their style.
Thursday, January 12, 2012
Blog 12
Working at Casa Colina in Pomona. My contact is David Salaiz (909-596-7733, EXT 3067). The staff has had me wipe down equipment and beds, restock linen, and give an extra hand to staff who needs help with patients. I've completed 40 hours.
Service Learning
Service Learning
Sunday, January 8, 2012
I-Poly ESLR's
1. Effective Communicator
I feel that I have been more of an effective communicator this year than previous years. Regarding senior project, I have tried my best to get things done, which kind of forced me to to ask for others help. Being a bit stubborn, I've started to realize, this year, that in order to graduate and ultimately seek a career, I've got to open up a little more.
2. Effective I-Poly Citizen
I interpret this topic as more of a "growing up" idea. I personally feel I have made strides in trying to do what needs to be done, and excepting the consequences if I don't.
I feel that I have been more of an effective communicator this year than previous years. Regarding senior project, I have tried my best to get things done, which kind of forced me to to ask for others help. Being a bit stubborn, I've started to realize, this year, that in order to graduate and ultimately seek a career, I've got to open up a little more.
2. Effective I-Poly Citizen
I interpret this topic as more of a "growing up" idea. I personally feel I have made strides in trying to do what needs to be done, and excepting the consequences if I don't.
Wednesday, January 4, 2012
Blog 11
1. How fast does a "healthy" or generally fit person recover from injury opposed to that of someone who is not so fit?
2. Generally, when an athlete comes to you for an injury, do they know why the exercises work prior to their schedule? In other words, does it seem they have a knowledge of their anatomy?
3. Of these three, which do you think occurs most in athletes:
-injury does to overworking the body,
-injury due to unproper form, and,
-injury due to accidents or trauma?
4. How important is a balanced diet in recovery?
5. Would you advise any athlete (recreational or professional) to have some guidance in their sport, whether it'd be training or prior experience under a trainer?
6. There are reports saying stretching does not prevent injury, but has no change at all (sometimes even increases chance of injury). How do you decide how to incorporate stretching into a patient's plan?
7. Do you ever get patients who come back after completing therapy telling you they have a different injury in the same relative spot? If so, are the injuries more dramatic and significant due to the previous injury?
8. How does an athlete's definition of fit differ from that of an athlete from a different sport? How much more difficult can it be to be fit or more than one sport?
9. Nutrition plays a big role in any kind of exercise, as it acts as a fuel source. Is it possible to actually be injured from wrong eating habits? How dramatic are the results?
10. What would you personally think would be the best solution to preventing any kind of injury?
2. Generally, when an athlete comes to you for an injury, do they know why the exercises work prior to their schedule? In other words, does it seem they have a knowledge of their anatomy?
3. Of these three, which do you think occurs most in athletes:
-injury does to overworking the body,
-injury due to unproper form, and,
-injury due to accidents or trauma?
4. How important is a balanced diet in recovery?
5. Would you advise any athlete (recreational or professional) to have some guidance in their sport, whether it'd be training or prior experience under a trainer?
6. There are reports saying stretching does not prevent injury, but has no change at all (sometimes even increases chance of injury). How do you decide how to incorporate stretching into a patient's plan?
7. Do you ever get patients who come back after completing therapy telling you they have a different injury in the same relative spot? If so, are the injuries more dramatic and significant due to the previous injury?
8. How does an athlete's definition of fit differ from that of an athlete from a different sport? How much more difficult can it be to be fit or more than one sport?
9. Nutrition plays a big role in any kind of exercise, as it acts as a fuel source. Is it possible to actually be injured from wrong eating habits? How dramatic are the results?
10. What would you personally think would be the best solution to preventing any kind of injury?
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