Independent Component 1

Due Date:Friday 2/5 at 8am


Literal
(a) Write
"I Brianna Moreno, affirm that I completed my independent component which represents 30 hours of work."

(b)Cite your source regarding who or what article helped you complete the independent component.

(c)Update your hours in your Senior Project Hours link. Make sure it is clearly labeled with hours for individual sessions as well as total hours.

(d)Explain what you completed
-For my independent component I worked out my brother. Together we did stretches and workouts to help him lose weight, tone up and eventually gain muscle,

Interpretive
Defend your work and explain its significance to your project and how it demonstrates 30 hours of work. Provide evidence (photos, transcript, art work, videos, etc.) of the 30 hours of work.

Applied
How did the component help you understand the foundation of your topic better? Please include specific examples to illustrate this.
-Working out my brother was somewhat difficult because it took some trial and error to create a good workout/ diet plan that helped him reach his goal. By working him out I learned that you need to take an individuals weaknesses, strengths, and other factors into consideration to make sure they get what they want out of the experience.

Blog 14: Interview 3 Preparation

For this interview you will prepare 10 open-ended questions that focus on your newly approved EQ (In fact  your first question can be your EQ.) Remember, all interviews must be done in person unless they are specifically approved by your house teacher. Additionally, one person may be interviewed a maximum of two times.

1.)Who do you plan to interview? What is this person's area of expertise?

-I plan to interview Mr. John Lugo, he works in personal fitness.

2.)Verify that you have called your interviewee to schedule and interview. What is the date and time of the interview?

-I plan to interview him next Friday at around 3.

3.)Phrase an open-ended question that will help you think about other useful activities you might do to help you answer the EQ (Independent Component 2, possible experts to talk to, etc.)

-In your opinion, what is the perfect balance of exercise and diet?

-What are the most common reasons people give up on diets and working out?

-How do you help people overcome these reasons?

4.)Phrase two open-ended questions that help you understand your interviewee's perspective on an aspect of your EQ.

-What are the most common reasons people give up on diets and working out?

-How do you help people overcome these reasons?

The interview transcript is due to turnitin.com with the 5-minute audio excerpt and entry to the blog on Friday, February 19th. In addition, you need to turn in the verification sheet to your house teacher.

10 QUESTIONS:

1.)What is the best way to help an individual create and execute an effective workout plan?

2.)What are common reasons people don’t stick with their workout/diet plan?

3.)How do you help people start with a positive attitude (or on the right foot) toward the workout/diet plan?

4.)What are the proper steps that must be taken to personalize a workout/diet plan?

5.)How do you know that the diet/workout plan suits the individual? How do you know when to change to more sets/reps, heavier weights, etc.?

6.) What are the best ways to keep an individual motivated?

7.) What methods have helped you reach your fitness goals?

8.)I’m attempting to train my brother, our goal is for him to lose weight and gain muscle, how do you recommend I approach this?

9.) What exercises do you recommend for individuals barely starting out?

10.) Do you recommend me to study anything specific to help me better identify proper form, or how to prevent injuries?

The interview transcript is due to turnitin.com with the 5-minute audio excerpt and entry to the blog on Friday, February 19th. In addition, you need to turn in the verification sheet to your house teacher.

Blog 13: 10 Hour Mentorship Check-In

Make sure that your mentor calls your house teacher by this Friday at 8AM to verify your 10 hours. Content:
1.)Where are you doing your mentorship?
-Currently we are exercising at my house, but eventually we will workout at the gym.

2.)Who is your contact? What makes this person an expert?
-My contact is Justin Arceo, he is an expert because he is a personal trainer and has experience in helping people reach their fitness goals.

3.)How many hours have you done during the school year? (Summer Mentorship hours should be reflected separately in your Senior Project Hours log located on the right hand side of your blog.)

4.) Succinctly summarize what you did how well you and your mentor worked together, and how you plan to complete the remaining hours.
-I've done around 20 hours. During mentorship we'll workout, go running, practice proper form, and talk about possible answers to my EQ.

*You need 50 hours plus the original 10 in the summer by May. The original 10 from the summer do not count toward the 50. By the end of the year, you will have 60 hours counting the original 10.