For this assignment I arranged a mock pre-observation conference with Nikki Walker. Nikki is the Physical Education Department Head and a member of the science faculty at Mercersburg Academy. In her time at Mercersburg she has taught biology, anatomy, human development, and physical education. Additionally she is the head coach of the girls’ outdoor track and field time and the former head softball coach. Nikki served on the school’s Accreditation for Growth Committee, is a certified strength and conditioning specialist, and has been an instructor and clinical coordinator for athletic training in Penn State’s kinesiology department.
1. To which part of your curriculum does this lesson relate?
“We are examining mitosis, microtubules, and the idea that all cells need to replicate. We make the replication process easier to understand by starting at the smaller part of the human, the cell. Additionally, the concept that DNA replicates into identical copies of itself is made simpler by first looking at plants and then later to animals.”
2. How does this learning “fit” in the sequence of learning for this class?
“This fits into the sequence because we go from DNA to cell to tissues then organs then the organ systems.”
3. Briefly describe the students in this class, including those with special needs.
“This class is lowest upper level science course at Mercersburg. So, that means that the students taking this class are not in Advanced Placement science courses, and
Mitosis: This is the process by which a cell duplicates the chromosomes in its cell nucleus in order to generate two identical daughter nuclei.
I work as a gymnastics coach at Trousdell Gymnastics Center. It is a recreational center that provides programs for all Tallahassee residents, specializing in gymnastics and exercise. The goal of this organization is to provide a safe and affordable program that keeps the community fit and engaged. They offer recreational gymnastics classes for boys and girls of all ages. There are also preschool and kindergarten programs for the younger children. On the other end of the spectrum there are adult classes that teach gymnastics and overall fitness. In addition, the gym offers classes for children with special needs. Finally, Trousdell offers a competitive gymnastics program for exceptional boys and girls. Three Olympic gymnasts have come through this program. Trousdell Gymnastics Center is named after a former Tallahassee Parks and Recreation Director Randy Trousdell, a man passionate about his community and the health of its children. Since it’s opening over 60 years ago the gym has impacted 500,000 children’s lives. I coach recreational classes for girls ages seven to fifteen years old. I begin every class by leading an extensive stretch and then we go to the events of the day where I set up stations for gymnasts to practice different skills. I end every class with conditioning to help the gymnasts grow stronger so that they can perform skills successfully. Trousdell Gymnastics Center coaches have a responsibility to these children. It is our goal to make the two hours a
What functional limitations did you observe of different class members? Some of the class members are in wheelchairs, and some have difficulty with speaking. Most of the class members seem to have a short attention span.
I interviewed Charlie Hart who is an Athletic Trainer at Marvin Ridge High School. This is his third year as an Athletic Trainer at the school, and he also teaches classes during the day there as well. During the interview, I gained lots of helpful insight about the Athletic Training Profession. I first met Charlie Hart because I had a semester internship with him during my senior year of high school. I really enjoyed the internship, and learned a lot about the Athletic Training profession.
To satisfy my curiosity and gain a broad understanding of athletic training, I chose to interview my boss, Pete Stevens. Pete is employed by Physiotherapy Associates, a nationwide corporation that specializes in physical/occupational therapy, athletic training, and fitness/sports training. He has worked there for three years. He is currently the Head
Works in conjunction with other sports-related individuals, such as strength and conditioning staff, to create safe and effective exercise plans in terms of “fitness, nutrition and conditioning programs [that are] customized to meet individual student-athlete needs”.
Currently attending the University of Dubuque, this bright-eyed young man found himself falling in love with the health wellness and exercise science program. Dreams of being able to work with the NFL or NBA as a professional physical therapist. Keeping his head on right is allowing him to successfully get through his first semester strong and well-balanced. With his background in football itself, he knows the ins and outs of what makes a person who is an athlete tick. Being able to aid someone who is hurt,
the concept that the cells were not immortal but replicated millions of times over. However, it
While I shadowed Janet, I noticed that there was a multitude of tedious documentation that she was required to record. She explained that she spends numerous hours outside of work completing this documentation. Aside from the overwhelming amount of documentation, I felt that I could potentially enjoy working in the field of physical therapy. Janet is able to truly work with patients one-on-one and it was heartwarming to see the excitement that Janet expressed when her patients showed progress. As the year progresses, I plan to look into the steps required to become a physical
It’s Monday, August 22, 2016. The time is 4:00 a.m. The first of five alarms began to sound in my ear. Snooze. Second alarm sounds. Snooze. The snooze button is my friend until I realize I cannot afford to sleep another minute. I grudgingly get out of bed and start my morning routine. The time is 4:30 a.m. I get into my car and drive through the pitch-black morning. I arrive to the Michael S. Starnes Athletic Training Center at 4:45 am. My semester long internship begins. For the 2016 Fall semester, I had the opportunity to do a volunteer practicum through the Ole Miss Strength and Conditioning department under some of the best strength and conditioning coaches. This event, rather experience, was an eye opener into the real world.
Mitosis is the process of duplicating nuclear material one cell becomes two cells. A cell contains 46 chromosomes, this is known as diploid. This process involves prophase, metaphase, anaphase, and telophase. Mitosis ensures the continuation of the organism and helps the body build and repair. Meiosis on the other hand is for production of haploid cells, 23 chromosomes, that together with another human, new organisms are created.
The book begins by explaining how important exercise and being active is to our health and well-being. The author then transitions into a story about Naperville Central High School. This high school was in the forefront of a revolutionary new concept
Interviewing is one of several ways to collect valuable information. I found out that the way in which a person prepares questions, the way those questions are asked, and how a person responds to the answers given is going to affect the amount and quality of feedback. For this assignment, I choose to interview Alyssa Cram, my high school track coach, who is also currently an occupational therapist and a rehabilitation coordinator for Millennium Therapy. I choose her because she was a very influential leader in my high school years and she has knowledge in a related profession to therapeutic recreation. Interviewing is a difficult task and the fact became very evident to me throughout the process.
These replicators are a remarkable molecule formed by accident and when these replicators created different cells by accident due to small
The process of DNA replication plays a crucial role in providing genetic continuity from one generation to the next. Knowledge of the structure of DNA began with the discovery of nucleic acids in 1869. In 1952, an accurate model of the DNA molecule was presented, thanks to the work of Rosalind Franklin, James Watson, and Francis Crick. To reproduce, a cell must copy and transmit its genetic information (DNA) to all of its progeny. To do so, DNA replicates following the process of semi-conservative replication. Two strands of DNA are obtained from one, having produced two daughter molecules that are identical to one another and to the parent molecule. This essay reviews the three stages