Mock Interview

So i had my mock interview experience last week, and it was really laid back.  I wasn't sure what to expect so i went in a little apprehensive.  I had told her that i already had a job offer and so she thought it was kind of pointless to do the interview.  But, she asked me some questions and she liked what i had to say.  I wanted more feedback about my body language and if she noticed any nervous traits or anything.  So, she said i did well and i had clear answers.  The one reminder she gave was that i need to finish the answer with the question...for example: Who is your hero? My brother is my hero because blah blah blah, so that's why he's my hero. Good thing to remember!

video games in cycling

I never would have thought of this idea. I have arguments for both sides of this idea.  First, it makes me sad that we have to result to using video games installed into exercise equipment to get kids to exercise.  Why aren't parents sending their kids outside to play(which always ends up in some sort of exercise) like my parents always did.  I also can't see any kids saying hey, there's video games in a stationary bike? well, then, i think i will go and use that stationary bike. No. They don't want to exercise and if their parents make them use these bikes, they can't make them peddle and put in any effort.  It's a tough task to get kids involved and exercising, and i don't think that video games is the answer.  With that being said; the same kind of idea is currently working.  Every gym has tons of TV's lined up in front of their treadmills.... It's working for adults, so it must work for kids too, right?

Wheelchair Basketball

So, this was difficult to read: it wasn't attached, just copied and pasted into the message box on blackboard, and there were a lot of typos....a lot! so it made me question the authority of the article and where it was taken from...
I have always loved the idea of self efficacy and i think it plays a major role in confidence which results in performance levels.  I can see how it would be harder for those with disabilities to find self-efficacy in sport since it can be a challenge for them to participate in most sports.  To be able to self regulate thoughts and emotions does play a significant role in the emotional well-being of an athlete.  Other players, people in the crowds, the envrionment...things like this can throw an athlete off, and it's important to keep that idea of self-efficacy in the back of your mind and not let others get to you.