January 26th- February 2nd
On Friday our original work was due. After writing 18 pages including text and graphics, I am happy to report my time working on the original work has concluded.
This week I spent a lot of time learning how to properly execute manual therapy techniques. I am beginning to learn how to use the tools and materials to successfully help an injured athlete return to his/ her normal routines.
Since the original work is turned in, I am now required to present a 20 minute speech explaining my process and outcome. With that being said, the students have not signed up for a specific time slot to present. I plan to have a outline ready by Monday morning so I am prepared if Mr. Wysong calls me up to present. In the upcoming speech, I plan to engage the audience by asking them questions. In my last speech, which were only 10 minutes long, I felt as if the audience was losing interest as I spoke. In order the do a great job at Final Presentation Night, I need to focus on the entertaining and engaging aspect of my speeches.
- I spent approximately 7 hours on ISM work this week.
Sunday, February 1, 2015
Sunday, January 25, 2015
Weekly Report #18
January 19th- January 26th
This weekend I finished compiling all the data for my original work. On Saturday, I spent the day analyzing my information and concluded the surface on which athletes trained. Instead, I found a correlation between the repetitive movement required of the sport and the injury that occurred the most. For example, baseball athletes have shoulder and elbow injuries because those are the two parts of the body they use the most. Baseball athletes use their shoulders to pitch and swing at the ball. The overuse in this area causes a higher probability for injury in the shoulder and elbow joint. I collected my data by asking Mrs. McDowell, one of the athletic supervisors for the Frisco Independent School District, to send out my original work survey to all the FISD coaches. Prior to sending out my survey, I was worried I would not receive enough responses. With the help of Mrs. McDowell, I got 59 replies within the first 24 hours! In total I received 98 responses with 51 responses being from coaches of male sports and 49 from female sport coaches.
Every Thursday, Lance has a meeting with the interns and explains a topic of the week. These topics include speed, maximum velocity, and change of direction. For my future evidence of learnings I will write about what I learned at each meeting.
-I spent approximately 12 Hours on ISM work this week.
This weekend I finished compiling all the data for my original work. On Saturday, I spent the day analyzing my information and concluded the surface on which athletes trained. Instead, I found a correlation between the repetitive movement required of the sport and the injury that occurred the most. For example, baseball athletes have shoulder and elbow injuries because those are the two parts of the body they use the most. Baseball athletes use their shoulders to pitch and swing at the ball. The overuse in this area causes a higher probability for injury in the shoulder and elbow joint. I collected my data by asking Mrs. McDowell, one of the athletic supervisors for the Frisco Independent School District, to send out my original work survey to all the FISD coaches. Prior to sending out my survey, I was worried I would not receive enough responses. With the help of Mrs. McDowell, I got 59 replies within the first 24 hours! In total I received 98 responses with 51 responses being from coaches of male sports and 49 from female sport coaches.
Every Thursday, Lance has a meeting with the interns and explains a topic of the week. These topics include speed, maximum velocity, and change of direction. For my future evidence of learnings I will write about what I learned at each meeting.
-I spent approximately 12 Hours on ISM work this week.
Sunday, January 18, 2015
Weekly Report #17
January
12th- January 19th
It is crazy how fast time is flying by
my senior year! This week, Mr. Wysong had a meeting with each of the ISM
students. We discussed our progress in the class and established a plan to
ensure our success for the spring semester.
I am extremely happy to report I
completed my Original Work survey, which will be sent out to all the coaches in
FISD on Tuesday, January 20th. I hope to have the results from the survey by
Tuesday, January 27 because the entire Original Work is due on the 30th.
January 30th will be here in no time at all.
The
deadline to find a mentor has passed. Now that everyone has a mentor, Mr.
Wysong has asked everyone to get his or her mentors background information.
This is just to ensure the safety of the students. This week I also began
brainstorming for my Final Product. I want to create something to be remembered
and I am having a hard time coming up with something intriguing enough to
capture the attention of the attendees.
-I spend approximately 4 Hours on ISM work this week.
Sunday, January 11, 2015
Weekly Report #16
January 5th- January 12th
After a very refreshing winter break, it is so good to be back in the classroom at work. With the beginning of the new year, Michael Johnson is now hosting NFL Combine Athletes. It is interesting to working with these elite athletes because the way they perform in their training sessions is unlike anything I have ever witnessed. Their passion, determination, and drive to perform at their absolute highest potential is evident in all aspects of their workout.
This week, I created a list of SMART goals. “SMART” is an abbreviation for specific, measurable, attainable, realistic, and timely. I made a list of three for short terms goals, three middle term goals, and three long term goals. The short term goals are for the last semester in high school, the middle goals are for college life, and the long term goals are for post college.
Beyond creating my SMART goals I also began my original work. My original work is going to consist of a survey I send out to all the coaches in the FISD school district. The purpose of the survey is to compare different injuries that happen in different sports. I want to see if the surface an athlete trains and competes is directly related to the injuries they can endure in their sport.
-I spent approximately 6 Hours on ISM work this week.
-I spent approximately 6 Hours on ISM work this week.
Sunday, December 21, 2014
Weekly Report #15
December 15th- December 22nd
This past Tuesday all students in the FISD Independent Study Mentorship program participated in the annual Business Symposium at Heritage High School. Mr. Wysong was pleased to announce on Thursday how proud he was of the Liberty program as a whole. He said he received numerous compliments commending the students on their outstanding progress.
I had a blast at symposium. My table included two skeletons, exercise equipment, dry needling needles, protein bars, flyers, an ipad with a slide show of information and, of course, my display board with lights. Luckily, I had help from many of my fellow classmates to help me set up and take down everything. Prior the the start of the event, I started to get very nervous and I started to doubt my knowledge. However, once the event got going and people started to come by to talk with me, I was in love with the atmosphere. I found I loved communicating with everyone and explaining my field of study. In a way, I felt like a sales person. Maybe sales is another profession worth looking into! With the conclusion of the Business Symposium the ISM students are finally able to relax for two weeks.
-I spend approximately 7 Hours on ISM work this week.
HAPPY HOLIDAYS EVERYONE!
This past Tuesday all students in the FISD Independent Study Mentorship program participated in the annual Business Symposium at Heritage High School. Mr. Wysong was pleased to announce on Thursday how proud he was of the Liberty program as a whole. He said he received numerous compliments commending the students on their outstanding progress.
I had a blast at symposium. My table included two skeletons, exercise equipment, dry needling needles, protein bars, flyers, an ipad with a slide show of information and, of course, my display board with lights. Luckily, I had help from many of my fellow classmates to help me set up and take down everything. Prior the the start of the event, I started to get very nervous and I started to doubt my knowledge. However, once the event got going and people started to come by to talk with me, I was in love with the atmosphere. I found I loved communicating with everyone and explaining my field of study. In a way, I felt like a sales person. Maybe sales is another profession worth looking into! With the conclusion of the Business Symposium the ISM students are finally able to relax for two weeks.
-I spend approximately 7 Hours on ISM work this week.
HAPPY HOLIDAYS EVERYONE!
Sunday, December 14, 2014
Weekly Report #14
December 8th- December 15th
This past weekend I had an incredible opportunity at the MJP center to observe a trigger point dry needling certification program. I spent a total of 22 hours this weekend learning about the art of dry needling the body parts most in need of this type of therapy. Unfortunately, I was unable to practice penetrating the skin with needles as the professional therapist around me. I was, however, able to volunteer as to be demonstrated on.
Throughout the weekend, we were exposed to many different areas to dry needle. There are “no no” areas, as the instructor called it, which consisted of the thoracic cavity and the front of the neck. The reason the thoracic cavity is dangerous is because the thoracic cavity contains the most vital organs of the body, including the heart, lungs, and kidneys. In order for dry needling to be effective it is unnecessary insert a mass of needles. For example, the face area only requires four needles. The two needles are inserted into the frontalis muscles and the temporalis muscles.
I learned so much this weekend and am eager to present my knowledge at the Research Showcase.
- I spent approximately 25 hours on ISM work this week.
This past weekend I had an incredible opportunity at the MJP center to observe a trigger point dry needling certification program. I spent a total of 22 hours this weekend learning about the art of dry needling the body parts most in need of this type of therapy. Unfortunately, I was unable to practice penetrating the skin with needles as the professional therapist around me. I was, however, able to volunteer as to be demonstrated on.
Throughout the weekend, we were exposed to many different areas to dry needle. There are “no no” areas, as the instructor called it, which consisted of the thoracic cavity and the front of the neck. The reason the thoracic cavity is dangerous is because the thoracic cavity contains the most vital organs of the body, including the heart, lungs, and kidneys. In order for dry needling to be effective it is unnecessary insert a mass of needles. For example, the face area only requires four needles. The two needles are inserted into the frontalis muscles and the temporalis muscles.
I learned so much this weekend and am eager to present my knowledge at the Research Showcase.
- I spent approximately 25 hours on ISM work this week.
Sunday, December 7, 2014
Weekly Report #13
December 1st- December 8th
Thanksgiving was a much needed break. I caught up on all my work and was able to work ahead to minimize future stress. This week I worked on my Research Showcase display board. Usually, the board for Research Showcase is the board for Final Presentation Night. I came to the realization that I will need to create a new board for Final Presentation Night because I want to incorporate a collage of the NFL combine athletes along with an explanation of my Final Product. Due to the fact the NFL athletes will not be at MJP until January 1st, and Research Showcase is on December 16th it makes it impossible to take those pictures before Research Showcase.
Before I glued down all the parts for my board, I took a picture of it and brought it to class for peer edits. I am thankful we did this exercise because, foolishly, I forgot to center my title. Mr. Wysong suggested I add a visual to my poster board. I am hesitant on this idea because I plan to bring a full scale skeleton and do not want my display to be overwhelming.
- I spent approximately 7 hours on ISM work this week.
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