Physical Activities Interviews

A person’s level of physical activity is directly related to their physical literacy making it an extremely important topic. Canada’s Active for Life Long Term Athlete Development (LTAD) Model studies a variety of factors regarding the physical activity levels of Canadians. The topics that are studied include, the relationship between physical literacy and exercise behavior and adherence, developmental age, sensitive periods, mental, cognitive, and emotional development, competition, system alignment and integration, and continuous improvement. There are many other resources for finding information regarding people’s physical activity levels, including Statistics Canada; this source has an array of figures, from the annual census, regarding the populations of specific areas. For example, the Moncton, New Brunswick, 2016 census can be used to determine exercise behavior and adherence among local residents by using the figures presented along with other statistics from sources such as Weinberg and Gould’s book Foundations of Sport and Exercise Psychology.

I have chosen to study athletic training because it allows me to still participate and be involved in sports as well as be able to help athletes recover from injuries while gaining valuable clinical experience for physical therapy. Growing up I have always had a love for sports but I have not been graced with the abilities to become a professional athlete. With my love for sports as a youth I watched a lot on television with my father and I would see athletes get injured and medical personnel rush out to their aid. When I found out they were athletic trainers and physical therapists, I knew that is what I wanted to do when I grew up. All throughout high school I was involved in sports and unfortunately had an injury or two. Although our school did not have an athletic trainer, I went to many different specialists and

The start of my exercise science journey began when I was a little kid. I played sports throughout my childhood and into my senior year of high school but my desire to really exercise started when I went to gym class. I thought our Gym teacher, Mrs. Starnes was the coolest lady and I enjoyed how she could talk about our bodies and knew different activities that got everyone to exercise. Also, I loved watching college football and baseball as a child and remember seeing that when the athletes would get hurt; that they would get help from one or two people who would try to find out the problem and what happened. When I was little, I did not know that the job that I saw on television would be one that I would be aiming towards as I got older.

When I was applying to colleges, I was confident in my decision to major in Athletic Training. Science had always been my favorite subject in school and becoming an Athletic Trainer was a way to combine my love of science with my love of sports. I knew I wanted to have a career in which I could help people. Working with athletes to provide preventative services, emergency care, therapy and rehabilitation seemed the perfect way to combine all of those interests. Growing up, sports were always a big part of my life.

Choosing a vocation can be a daunting task. With the world ever-evolving, one may come across a new attractive career every year. In order to ensure optimal job satisfaction, it is vital to educate oneself about every alluring prospect prior to committing. Simple factors like the time commitment and salary can mean the difference between a content existence and a miserable one.

Physically Dayluis has always been an active child that likes to play outside and enjoys various sports. Though from early childhood to now he has narrowed down his interests as well as progressively developed more skill. When he was younger he used to play baseball and soccer but as he approached 12 years of age he realized he was much better at baseball and enjoyed it more than soccer. His coach recommended more formal baseball training as he grew up and acquired a talent for playing baseball and even played All-Star in his league. Thus, I encouraged him to follow his interests and fostered his newfound talent by signing him up on a travel team so he could explore if he wants to play baseball in high school.

I chose to interview Jamie Schoenherr, an assistant athletic trainer/head of education at Buena Vista University. She finished her undergrad degree at BVU then continued her education at Western Illinois University. Here she received her master’s degree while working for a grad assistantship. Her first job was with the University of Wyoming. From here she moved closer to home to work at a hospital/help with three different high schools. Jamie then decided to return to BVU where she still works to this day. She has been employed with BVU since 2013. The reason I selected Jamie was because of her overall friendly attitude and how approachable of a person she is. When meeting all BV’s athletic trainers, Jamie stuck out the most. She always has

First, community and the environment play a role in exercise. A way a person can help prevent becoming overweight, if living on a farm or in a neighborhood. Gather friends, family, or even pets and take them for a walk, ride a bike, run, and some if close enough may walk to work. It is very important to make sure environments are created to make it simpler and easier to participate in physical exercise and maintaining a healthy diet.

Physical Therapist is citing from website; www.apta.org/aboutpts " physical therapist are highly-educated licensed health care professionals who can help patients reduce pain and improve or restore mobility.

Cultural identity and physical activity have changed a lot over time. This is due to some factors such as advances in technology and changes in media. All of these factors have contributed to the changes in physical activity.

In Chapter one of our text, Introduction to Kinesiology the Science of Human Physical Activity by Stephan Wallace. We are introduced to three major types of movement, Sportive movement, symbolic movement, and supportive movement. At the basis of all three movements they are very similar although they highlight different attributes of an athlete or a person living an everyday lifestyle.

Today’s task is to conduct 4 For the Core, Military Movement Drills 1 & 2, and Hill Repeats. IAW TC 3-22.20.

The result of my RealAge test was 18.5 in comparison to my current age of 19. The test examined current health, feelings, diet, and fitness. Health focused on current health issues that either interest you or personally deal with. My personal test focused on my family history of stokes, high blood pressure, acne, and other health problems. The feelings asked if depression, anxiety, and other health issues. My test was orientated to my anxiety than the other categories. Diet and fitness were closely related to each other in asking how often I exercise and how I eat. Overall, my fish intake, flexibility, and how often I walk makes me younger. Majority of my diet, my financial, and stress levels makes me older, and I am on track for how I watch

Physical Activity is undeniably good for everyone, not only does it keep you fit and healthy but when started at a young age, it can set up good habits for life. Sometimes however, people do not take care of their physical wellbeing, resulting in obesity and other eating disorders which can be detrimental to their health.

The articles by Erikson et al., Gatz, Korol et al., and Draganski et al. explore the concept of increased physical activity and/or mental activity having effects on the cognitive function and development or deterioration of the brain as we age. Although I agree that physical exercise is critical in increasing cognitive function because of the health benefits it provides, as well as the increased blood flow and circulation throughout the body, I ultimately believe that a healthy brain is not achieved solely by physical exercise or mental exercise, but both. I think there is a link between physical and mental exercise, and that the combination of these two activities creates higher cognitive functioning of the mind as well as the body. The mind and body come together and meet to make an overall healthy individual.