Reflective Essay: My Passion For Kinesiology

Growing up, I became adept at running away from people, problems and my fears. When I was younger, I was the victim of bullying being a shy, awkward and overweight child. Not wanting to be a burden to the adults in my life, I dealt with these problems alone, choosing to run instead. At the time, I had no idea that I would be subjecting myself to years of failure, all because I chose to let fear paralyze me. I was in my junior year of high school when I first discovered the weight room. Prior to this, I had tried my hand at a variety of sports and hobbies, yet I remained uncommitted to any. Adversity was more than just an obstacle for me at the time; it was a voice in the back of my head that told me that I was not good enough and that I …show more content…
Through this faculty, I have had the amazing opportunity to study a wide variety of topics ranging from human physiology to health policy and health society. Each and every course has challenged me differently, encouraging the development of new perspectives in how I approach problems. For example, in my sports and injury prevention class, I am required to analyze case studies. Therefore, I have learned to be meticulous when looking at the technicalities of a case as well becoming proficient in the application of various sports regulations and procedures. Moreover, the course on health policy was my first encounter with law in a health context. Being able to see how legislation can impact both the delivery and accessibility of health care intrigued me. Further, the positive impacts that law can produce on issues such as drug regulation and universal access to leisure have spurred my interest to pursue further education in the field of law. Thus, a desire to pursue a career in law not only seems like the logical step for myself, but it also feels like the right one. The reason being, it incorporates my passion for health and applies it in a legal context where I can one day make a positive