Athlons Leadership Academy

I am writing to you in support Jacelyn Omusi and her desire to pursue and develop her research ambitions in The Leadership Alliance’s Summer Research Early Identification Program. As the Director of Academic and Research Programs and the McNair Research Scholars Program at the Academic Advancement Program at the University of California, Los Angeles, I work with many students who possess interest in research and desire to attend graduate school to obtain their PhD. Jacelyn, however, has displayed recognizable fiery passion and immense potential in her research interests, thereby motivating me to recommend her for your program.

Within any large organization new employees are required to attend some form of orientation. Within the United State Navy, there are several types of orientation depending on ones rank and job. For instance, enlisted Sailors attend a seven week orientation better known as Boot Camp in Great Lakes, Illinois and officers attend ODS or OCS in Newport, Rhode Island. Even though, all three orientations or Boot Camps vary in length, they all have some form of introductory leadership training. However, because the United States Navy realizes this is not enough they have developed several follow on leadership courses to be taken through ones Naval career such as: Division Officer Leadership Course (DIVOLC) targeted for junior line officer, not staff officers; Department Head Leadership Course (DHLC) targeted for all officers, typically Lieutenant Commander (O-4) and above; Executive Officer Leadership Course (XOLC) for those going to designated XO billets; Commanding Officer Leadership Course (COLC) for those taking command for the first time; and Major Command Leadership Course (MCLC) designed for Captain’s (O-6) or above taking command of regions.

At one time, the American physical education programs were producing strong bodied and strong willed children. The common gymnasium was no less than an arena for students to release pent-up energy and to display their physical abilities. High schools were churning out more top-notch athletes than colleges knew what to do with and the gym soon turned into the Olympics for some. America was a force to be reckoned with and it made sure the rest of the world felt the strength of its young people. However, America is now in the worst physical shape it has ever been in and things seems to be getting worse for the future generations. Physical health has taken a backseat when it comes to higher education in recent years. With many middle schools and high schools cutting physical education programs due to a lack of funding and a greater focus on academic

1. I certify the following JROTC cadets that I am responsible for, attending at the said event, JROTC Cadet Leadership Challenge (JCLC) 2017, has Insurance coverage in accordance with AR 145-2, paragraph 5-13 (3) (e).

I am writing from the Youth and Teen Unit of the City of Daly City Department of Library and Recreation Services. Every summer, there is an opportunity for teens in 8th - 12th grade (ages 13-18) to join our Volunteen Leadership Program (VLP). This program runs in conjunction with our Summer Youth Recreation Program (SYRP), which caters to children (ages 6-12), giving positive and exciting social diversions through recreation. Volunteens work side by side with our Recreators at a SYRP site, giving them opportunities to give back to their community and earn service credits for their school (if applicable). Furthermore, Volunteens learn life skills such as: team building, effective communication, leadership roles, and how to be a positive role model to the youth. Our aim is to prepare youth in our community to become future Recreators in our programs.

Mrs. Connie Dacus is a professor in the Health and Physical Education Department at the Alabama State University (ASU) in Montgomery, Alabama. She has been employed at the Alabama State University for nine years and she started her career in August of 2007. Professor Dacus is an alumna of the Alabama State University and she has earned her bachelor’s degree and her master’s degree in Health and Physical Education. Professor Dacus holds many positions in the Health and Physical Education Department. Professor Dacus is an instructor at the Alabama State University, where she teaches a fitness and wellness course, along with an exercise science course, and she also supervises students who are interning for the school year. Her primary job responsibilities include preparing lectures for classes, grading class assignments, preparing and grading exams, and meeting with students outside class who need help with additional problems. Professor Dacus believes that the

When students add exercise to their life, they will develop a routine. If they commit, they will have different eating habits and will have to fit exercise into their schedule. Students will develop a meal plan, and an exercise routine, that fits their lifestyle. This will help them have a schedule for their everyday lives. If all students participated in the exercise, their lives would become more organized.

The issue of obesity has been ongoing in the American society for over a decade and there is much that can be done to fix it. As the great businessman Richard Attias said, “Obesity is a problem that nearly every nation in the world is facing, but there is much that we can do to fix it” (Attais). With very little progress being made to stop or slow it down in the present time, the focus should be shifted towards the future. America’s younger generation should be taught about health, nutrition and preventing major weight gain. Adding lessons and classes to the American public school system that pertain to these subjects would greatly benefit our society in the future. Educating students about nutrition and physical activities will make them more aware about their health and staying healthy. This will cause students to be more proactive by eating healthier and exercising frequently. As a result, there will be a decrease in obesity in our society as the younger generation grows up.

NJCCC Standard 2.1 Wellness: All students will acquire health promotion concepts and skills to support a healthy,

Although I am excited and would love to be apart of the Oklahoma Conservation Leadership Academy, funds are an issue. My husband is going through a regirating year at the University of Oklahoma to obtain a nursing degree. I may be able to use my tax refund to use toward half of the tuition but I am afraid the funds will not be available by the scheduled due date on April 1st. If applicable, I would appreciate full funding but I don’t want this to disqualify me from becoming apart of the leadership academy. If unable to receive full funding, I can gather funds for half the tutition, $1,250. I know I am a strong candidate to receive funding because I have worked in multiple industries bringing a diverse perspective to the academy. I have worked

After learning healthy habits in the program, students tend to go home and share what they have learned with their parents and family. The knowledge that is taught to the youth goes well beyond their own minds and bodies, but benefits the people around them as well. The 4-H Afterschool programs seek to not only help the individuals, but their lives as they “increase knowledge and skills necessary for improving physical activity practices and to improve the habits and behaviors of children, youth, and families” (Downey, et al., 2014, p. 14). The goals that have been set forth should ultimately reduce the health risks that are seen in communities such as obesity and illnesses (Downey, et al., 2014, p.

Many McLane high school students are working out and that's good and healthy. However, being unhealthy by eating junk foods is bad for the McLane students and within the McLane region. Therefore, eating healthy foods, is hard to eat such foods, so working out twice as hard is beneficial. Working out is healthy and effective for a better lifestyle. Reasons why working out is a priority and beneficial is because of how healthy the community and McLane students' needs should be to be happy and healthy. Working out is hard to accomplish, but everlasting results are always amazing. Even though working out is good for the human being, some people around the world and in McLane high school are not doing enough of

College life is a time full of fun, friends, activities, classes, and homework. All of these activities however, add up to a busy life style. Being busy is not in itself harmful but when the busyness becomes so great that it turns into stress, problems start to arise. The formation of stress leads to many unhealthy trends, such as lack of sleep, loss of immunity to disease, and a change in personality traits. How then can stress in the busy lives of college students be reduced? The answer is a simple one that has long been known; exercise relieves stress. Colleges across the country need to implement a program of required exercise classes to promote the well being of students.

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“Physical education hopes to accomplish, to engage all students, not just the athlete elite, in fun activities that will instill a lifelong commitment to fitness.” (Johnson, 264). Physical education in the classroom can be a vital steeping stone to the way that teenagers think about fitness. Lifelong fitness is something that everyone should be guaranteed, it mainly depends on the experience that a teenager has. Like many other subjects in school, the