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
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