Observing

The other day, Tuesday the 29th of September, I was sitting in a predominately freshman populated course, PSY 101. I usually sit in the 2nd row from the front. That Tuesday happened to be a exam review for the follow Thursday (today). I witnessed a girl who mildly "freak-out" because the 'mock exams' being handed out somehow missed her and she was evidently not happy about it. However, this was a very silent episode between her and her male friend sitting beside her. The both of them did not receive the paper at the time I did. So clearly noticed that there were extras sitting on top of TA's desk, waiting for someone to pick them up. She was sitting in the very front row, no more than 6ft away from that very desk. She didn't so much as flinch. She engaged in conversation with her friend about how they should go about this dilemma. She asked him over and over; "what do I do , what do I do?" Meanwhile, the papers sit on the table, two paces away. It wasn't even like a class discussion was being held, the room was noisy, papers were still be handed out behind our rows, but she still did not move, just complained that she didn't get one to her friend while still looking at the papers sitting on the desk, then back to her friend, and so on. A constant state of mild panic, from the papers to her friend. She never moved. Minutes later, the TA came walking down the isle, toward the desk to begin going over the mock exam. Before she reached the table, the girl called to her and motioned for a paper that she was handing out. She obtained two copies, one for her and for her friend. She never had to move. They both happened to be overweight, not quite obese, but overweight.

Pathetic. Lazy. Call it what you want.


I had to sit and watch as this girl would take ZERO effort in moving out of her damn chair and picking up a paper from a desk a mer 6ft from her fingertips. Instead she just waited until the chance that the TA would walk by her...if she didn't walk past her row, I'm afraid that girl and her friend would go without the handout.

There is something very wrong with our society when I have to witness such an act.

Get out and exercise America. You're making US look bad.

Onward.

Another Blog

Before I start, I'd like to correct myself on a typo I noticed on my last post. Referring to the ACE certification, I'd like to acknowledge that it is the American Council on Exercise, not College. I was writing a variety of certifications and organizations, and I wasn't paying attention to what I was writing.

Thanks.

So...what to blog about.

I've been trying to figure out who to interview for the assignment. Still working on that. Will mostly likely have to go with someone local and not national.

I was wondering if anyone reads any certain literature (be a magazine or online publication) that has to do with fitness/health or that they get tips from and find it trust worthy. This is just a personal poll. Not looking for a source whatsoever, but find it interesting in what people read and trust.

Also, if anyone is on any 'special' diet or workout regiment, why, and how it's working out for them?

Trying to get comments going.

Onward.

Rec Center; Certifications

(1) Rec Center;

Does anyone miss when you could actually get stuff done there? Ever since the HUGE inflow of freshman, that place has been mobbed. I miss the summertime when it was easy to plan a workout and use exactly what piece of equipment and dumbbell you needed.

Does anyone use the center regularly? Reasons for not using the facility? What do you think of it as a whole vs. other fitness facilities you may have encountered in your travels? Missing anything? Share you comments.

(2) Certifications

A number of people at the Center, as far as Trainers, were certified via ACE (American College of Exercise) which you have to be at least 18 years of age and be CPR certified. To me, this is a pretty weak certifications (as well to other knowledgeable people in the field). Don't get me wrong, they don't just give them out with your license. You do have to study and work hard to pass the exam, but what are you thoughts on ACE and other certifications? (some listed below)

• ACSM-American College of Sports Med (CPT, H/F Instructor, Ex Specialist, Clinical Ex Physiologist)
• NSCA- National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA-CSCS)
• AFAA- Aerobics and Fitness Association of America
• NCCPT- National Council of Certifield Personal Trainers
• NCSF- National Council on Strength and Fitness

Just to name a few.

Clinical Experience

I have to decide which organization to start my clinical in, through Exercise Prescription and Leadership with Dr. Cyr.

I have two choices that will most benefit me in my desired career path: (1) EMMC [Eastern Maine Medical Center] and (2) Bangor Chambers of Commerce.

Both of the above have employee based fitness programs. These programs are designed to promote healthy habits and general well-being toward the employees. With a strongly suggested and incorporated fitness program in each organization, will ultimately create healthier employees, resulting in greater work output, overall satisfaction at work, and lower medical costs.

I'm leaning towards doing my clinical experience at EMMC. This is a very large facility, and I have a strong feeling that the employee fitness program will be integrated well, and highly utilized due to the nature of the facility. While most of the employees are in the health related field (MDs, CNs, PTs, ect) they already have a well rounded education about the human body and how important their health is to them.