Physical Education And Weight Lifting Instructor At High School

The principles of resistance training and lifting techniques are the key to minimize the risk of injury and increase performance. To avoid injury and obtain maximum benefits from each exercise session, athletes must follow the safety guidelines of weightlifting. Before each workout session, athletes need to warm-up properly, 5 to 10 minutes of dynamic exercises, such as walking or light jogging to increase body temperature and prepare muscles, ligaments, and tendons for vigorous movements. Then, they need to perform stretching exercises for at least 5 minutes to prevent muscle pulls, strains, and sprains. At the end of each exercise session, they need to perform cool- down exercises to help the body to slowly return to a resting state. The

I've always been the odd man out on any sports team who looked forward to conditioning at the end of practice and would hold my plank an extra few seconds until I really felt the pain. I loved pushing myself beyond my expected limits and the satisfaction of leaving the gym knowing I gave my full effort. Although the thought of taking a weight lifting class was extremely intimidating, I acknowledged my deep love for training and bettering myself.

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

Participants in this study were healthy men and women ages 18-24. There were several criterions the participants had to meet before partaking in the study. Each individual had to successfully barbell back squat their own body weight for 1 repetition. Also participants were constantly observed by strength and conditioning coaches to ensure proper technique was applied to the barbell back squat. Lastly participants must have previously

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

The mission of the Leatherneck Strength and Conditioning Staff is to provide each athlete with a year-round, athletic based strength & conditioning program. The primary goals of each program are to reduce the risk of injury and increase performance in the athletes' sport(s). Between the use of two facilities with over 12,000 pounds of free weights, dumbbells, and machines the athletes are challenged daily to improve upon and maximize their speed, strength, power, agility, conditioning, and flexibility. Utilizing the Olympic and power lifts, plyometrics, speed & agility drills, strongman/strongwoman training, nutritional

Brian Klepacki's education includes a Master of Exercise Science and Bachelor of Exercise Science, and he has been certified as a Strength and Conditioning Specialist, Sports Nutritionist, and USA Triathlon Level 1 Coach. All of his education and experience has made him into a coach who relies on scientific research and personalized workouts with the purpose to help his clients receive the training that gets them the results they

I had the amazing privilege to observe Erin Herrmann, who is the head athletic trainer at Putnam City North High School in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The reason why she was chosen for my observation hour was because she has the job that I am yearning to obtain after I earn my master’s degree in athletic training. This occupation is completely relevant to exercise physiology because athletic trainers have the opportunity to help injured athletes to recover by creating, facilitating, and assisting athletes with their rehabilitation assignments.

This portfolio is a compilation of my works while pursuing a Master's degree in Coaching and Athletic Administration. These selected works illustrate my professional development gained from this educational experience. Seeking out professional development opportunities is critical for athletic coaches and administrators because every sports program, regardless of the age or skill level, should have a qualified coach lead it. In fact, many would argue there are a moral and a legal obligation to have qualified coaches at all levels. There is a legal obligation because unqualified coaches are more likely to teach improper skills and techniques, which puts athletes at risk for injuries. Further, there is a moral obligation, as qualified coaches are more apt to understand and address the psychological and physiological developmental needs for each athlete. When a coach knows these psychological and

All Robert Young’s life, he has always been an athletic person. It wasn’t until about three years ago that he discovered his favorite sport would be bodybuilding. Initially, he started lifting because he knew it would improve my performance in boxing. Very quickly he began to love not only what it was doing for my body, but also his mind.

Jumpstart Academy is a program designed to keep children active and healthy, while providing them with the necessary fundamental movement skills needed to excel in sports and games. I was delighted with my involvement in this program as it was very much exciting and exhilarating to see the younger generation evolve as not only athletes but also as members of the community. My goal within the program was to provide the youth with opportunities to achieve success through physical literacy. On a weekly basis, we would start off the day with a warmup activity to ensure the body and mind is prepared for the upcoming exercises. Each week was divergent from the previous one as there was a new fundamental skill to focus on. For example, week 2 would

My 1 page 9th grade writing assessment will be about how to train an athlete for any sport. I am going to share and or explain why I feel this topic I chose should be important to you. I think it should be an important topic to talk about because a lot of teens and kids get peer pressured to join activities that they necessarily don’t want to participate in. Also, their parents start to wonder why they aren’t playing good or as if they seem like they aren’t trying , well maybe now they understand that they have pressured them into something they are not interested in doing. Kids feel as parents don’t listen to them as much anymore about their taste and or extra curricular activities.

I was born and raised in Madison, Indiana. I have lived in Virginia for almost 13 years now with my husband of 16 years; our 16 year old daughter; and our outdoor cat Snowflake. I enjoy reading, working out, running, and traveling (not necessarily in that order).

Being the captain of my soccer team my senior year was a great experience. Finishing the season with being a top 10 team in the state served as a great memory in which every member of the teams had with one another. Following college, I became intrigued with bodybuilding and health. I have gone back to my old soccer team and shared my knowledge with the players on the team. I also offered to weight train anyone on the team. I personally trained a group and welcomed them to bring their friends to the local gym. My old soccer coach loved this idea and was a supporter of this idea. At first they were nervous because they had never weight trained before. This was a humbling experience in which I could help them gain confidence and teach them about

Strength--mental and physical--, discipline, time consideration, and commitment scrape the very surface of required traits consistent with competitive powerlifting. Experiencing monomania, building my physical strength becomes ritualistic. Daily, crucial decisions play a role in deciding optimal nutrition, planning a fitness regime, and weighing the options in order to eliminate strength plateaus. Fixated on self-empowerment, my persistence pushes my boundaries creating new personal records throughout each new week. Shaping my physical strength and abilities allow me to directly reflect my earned benefits. Within failure’s presence, success revolves around mental perseverance. Physically demanding, training and performing in powerlifting demands both mental and emotional stamina. Embracing and coaxing my stubborn nature, I push through workouts despite my exhaustion. Despite shaping my personal qualities, the community forces me to shape my leadership skills. Defying common competitiveness, the powerlifting populace supports and provides advice which benefits all members. Initiatively, I often observe incorrect form or a small quirk to one’s lifting regime, and will provide humble recommendation. Building collectively, we aid, support, and cheer on each teammate and other teams. Instead of taking advantage of other’s weaknesses, we build each other up. Altogether, experiencing a community and sport