My Personal Profile

My Personal Profile

*What are some things you are good at (can be anything, not just PE)

*What are your hobbies

*What are some things not many people would know about you

*I registered for this course (job) because…

It is such an enriching experience being able to try to positively influence, educate and guide young people to help find direction, happiness and purpose in their lives. I also get to learn from student's and their own unique experiences, personalities, interests and talents. Everyday is a new and dynamic day.

* My favorite part of PE is…

I get to workout or recreate everyday. I don't have to go to work and then find time or energy to get a workout in all the time. It is a huge benefit having 100 plus students and teachers every block who can boost your mood, motivate you or just be around to make the class more interesting. (Most people usually workout up to 25% harder when surrounded by other people.)

*I think my current current level of fitness is…

Decent. Should be a lot better. Need to get back to regular exercise routine.

*My previous personal best beep test is...

11.3.

*I am currently doing the following things to be active (outside of PE)…

*Did Insanity Asylum Strength training program 3 days a week all summer

*Walking dogs 1 hour each day (two 30 min walk before/after school or three 15 min, one more before bed). 
*Flag Football league on Sundays.

*Things that PHYSICALLY prevent me from doing exercise (i.e. medical, injury)

Compartment Syndrome (Moderate: Chronic)  Get during sustained jogging on hard surfaces.  Can do stop and go type activities including sports.  Effects Beep tests sometimes but not all.

Patellar Tendonitis ("Jumpers knee" Pretty severe: Chronic)  Get when jumping, especially off one leg. Flares up when running on concrete for extended periods of time.  Can reduce flare ups with good warm up and quadricep stretch as well as strengthening muscles surrounding the area.  Icing helps after

Heart Murmur (subtle: chronic): Don't really notice any major effects.  Not sure if cardio is effected       *Can almost always find a solution, moderation or alternative activity regardless of these conditions.

*Things that MENTALLY prevent me from doing exercise (i.e. energy, time)

If I wear "just kickin' it clothes" like track pants, casual shorts, hoody feel not ready to put in work. Shorts, Tee and running shoes usually gets me on the right foot! Sometimes energy but want to be a good example for my students and join the fitness activity (can only do 1 or 2 of the 4 blocks each day though as body can only handle so much and have noticed recently it feels like a wreck trying to do more than 2 blocks each fitness day). Moreover, I want to capitalize on a free workout opportunity as most people pay gym memberships for these type of workouts.

*My eating habits consist of…

Pretty Good. I avoid all processed/frozen food. Eat as much organic food as possible. Try and make sure 90% of the food I eat provides something beneficial for my body. Exceptions include a cookie dessert at lunch! Fast food one or two times a month. Eat three meals a day with multiple snacks in between.

Breakfast: Eggs, oatmeal, whole grain toast w/ peanut or even better almond butter, Banana,

cereal with almond milk, tea, (sometimes 1 cup juice/day)

Lunch: Non processed deli meat sandwich (real turkey breast). Almonds, carrots, cucumber, granola bar, apple, pear, grapes, strawberries, a cookie:(, sometimes crackers and humus. Water

Dinner: Turkey Breast, chicken, tilapia, quinoa, basmati rice, brown rice, potatoes, kale, brocoli, bok choy, carrots, spinach, mixed greens, brown rice noodle pasta, homemade organic pasta sauce, home made organic soup. Water

*I Want to be able to learn more about…

The debate on Cow's Milk (is it really not good for you?) Static stretching post workout reducing muscle soreness (does it actually?).

*I want to improve my abilities in… (ex. fitness, communication, positive impact)

Communication. Making Teaching Assistants feel comfortable taking charge in class. Strengthening muscles supporting knees to improve patellar tendonitis pain.

*Outside school activities I’d like to try are...

Tough Mudder Obstacle Marathon. Ride to Concur Cancer (Cycling Marathon. Getting a road bike). ATVing. Skydiving.

*Top 10 Fitness Benefits (of the 50 posted) I Find Most Meaningful to Me are...

Improves mood by releasing endorphins .

Improves brain function and memory.

Improves energy levels....+ add 7 more (don't copy mine:)

*My fitness goals for the semester are…

To consistently stay in shape by following above mentioned workout and recreation schedules.

*My personal character goals are...

Find a way to not let extreme fatigue from new born baby effect my patience, energy and motivation. I hope to use my colleagues and students to inspire and challenge me.