The National Strength and Conditioning Association piqued my interest in my final years of the military with the introduction of tactical strength and conditioning and the publication "Training for the Tactical Athlete: Assessment and Selection (SFAS)." Just as I adapted and overcame the demands of the Special Forces Assessment and Selection course in the Army, I gathered the fortitude and determination to pursue exercise physiology and strength and conditioning as a new passion and second career.
After I finish my bachelor's degree in physical education with a concentration in exercise sport science, I will go on to a doctorate education in exercise physiology. Just as biomechanics has influenced foundational understanding of exercise technique, …show more content…
This gave me a first hand perspective exercise programming and technique for football and basketball at the Division I level. This experience was unique because I was able to see both the results of last years strength training and conditioning of the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference’s basketball champions and this year’s football co-champions. It was an honor to work with master strength coach George Smith and veteran assistant coach John Reilly.
Additionally, I completed my second research assistantship with Dr. Hsin-yi Liu, analyzing changes in body composition, body fat distribution, body mass, body mass index, blood pressure, and physical fitness in African-American college students due to participation in exercise programs. I have presented these results at state-level symposia and am currently preparing a manuscript for publication.
I will accomplish my professional goals by graduating from my current institution, pursuing the post-baccalaureate course work, and conducting research at the graduate level and beyond. I am indebted to the NSCA making this endeavor possible by awarding me a minority scholarship last year. It has enabled me to take on new challenges and opportunities that would otherwise be occupied by landscaping for
After I finish my bachelor's degree in physical education with a concentration in exercise sport science, I will go on to a doctorate education in exercise physiology. Just as biomechanics has influenced foundational understanding of exercise technique, …show more content…
This gave me a first hand perspective exercise programming and technique for football and basketball at the Division I level. This experience was unique because I was able to see both the results of last years strength training and conditioning of the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference’s basketball champions and this year’s football co-champions. It was an honor to work with master strength coach George Smith and veteran assistant coach John Reilly.
Additionally, I completed my second research assistantship with Dr. Hsin-yi Liu, analyzing changes in body composition, body fat distribution, body mass, body mass index, blood pressure, and physical fitness in African-American college students due to participation in exercise programs. I have presented these results at state-level symposia and am currently preparing a manuscript for publication.
I will accomplish my professional goals by graduating from my current institution, pursuing the post-baccalaureate course work, and conducting research at the graduate level and beyond. I am indebted to the NSCA making this endeavor possible by awarding me a minority scholarship last year. It has enabled me to take on new challenges and opportunities that would otherwise be occupied by landscaping for