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What drives me? What made me choose my major? What motivates me to excel in my classes? Where does this energy and drive come from? Are my drives different from others? Psychologists answer these questions by looking at the concept of motivation, “the factors that direct and energize the behavior of humans and other organisms” (Feldman, 2015, p. 287). Chapter 8 of Essentials of Understanding Psychology and the McGraw-Hill online lab focused on many topics, such as the major approaches to…

training program. The campers who were aging out were each assigned a cabin to be there LT. We assisted the counselors to put the girls to bed after each night time activity. We also got to choose an activity to assist in. Being a tennis player, I chose to LT a tennis activity. It was fun to coach the girls on what I have been taught and feed them the balls - something I had never done. The final leadership role I was in was being the songleader for the Ranger club. Ever since I was a little…

not to be his favorite. Michael is a natural athlete. He plays a variety of sports and likes to try new ones because he is competitive. Michael is a cross country athlete, basketball player, and one of the best tennis players in the state in his age group. Being one of the top thirty tennis players in the state means he wins the majority of his matches. Michael is also an honor roll student. He has made honor…

perspective on the American political scene. • Bluegrass band Lindsay Lou & The Flatbellys spark the toe tapping at the Tennis Tea with their unique blend of jamming, soul, blues, folk, jazz, and even some techno beat. • Geologist Jeff Fox explains the rock formations as he leads a hike on some of BH’s favorite glacial erratic spots. The following evening, Jeff heads to the Tennis Tea for his presentation on climate change. September • Cap off the summer season with the Annual Picnic and music…

What is “happiness” and how is it obtained? The word “happiness” is defined as ‘a mental or emotional state of well-being defined by positive or pleasant emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy’. The decisions people make on a day-to-day basis are to reach the ultimate goal of being happy. While everyone strives to obtain happiness, not everyone succeeds. In today’s society, happiness seems to be directly correlated with factors such as wealth or status. People place so much esteem on…

may not ever have marketed himself for his nationality and geographic position are man-made. I still believe Gonzales can inspire anyone who considers his or her ethnicity important, regardless of what others may refute. Gonzales was an excellent tennis player. The documentary portrayed him as one of the best challengers that ever played the game. I have never seen anyone in my whole life be better at winning than Gonzales, including the likes of Novak Djokovic and Serena Williams, who bring…

throughout the year supported the 4-day competition, which is the largest event for Special Olympics Texas. During the Games, athletes from more than 17 regional areas across Texas contend in track and field, basketball, cycling, soccer, tennis…

give insight into the characters personality, and their current emotions towards the main events. Margot’s costume; a Blue or Red tennis dress often accompanied by a big fur coat that matches her hair color. The coat acts like a protection against others she’s uncomfortable with seeing her vulnerable side, and acts as a way to distance herself from others. The tennis dress represents her interest for her adopted brother Richie, and the color of the dress represents a person she’s thinking…

Taking the business world by storm, Maria Torres, a Hispanic Scholarship Alumni has been recently inducted into the Alumni Hall of Fame. Not only has she surpassed adversities of life, but she has maintained her humble beginnings. Maria has distinguished herself for her excellent work, and she emulates all the characteristics of a leader in her community. Maria’s mother migrated to the United States in the late 1980s from the Dominican Republic. Maria was born July 9, 2000, in New York, New…

under this group. The examples include cycling, walking, hiking, swimming and playing tennis etc. In general, aerobic exercise is one performed at a low to moderate level of intensity over a long period of time. For example, running a long distance at a moderate pace is an aerobic exercise, but sprinting is not. Playing tennis, with near-continuous motion, is generally considered aerobic activity, while doubles tennis, with their brief bursts of activity punctuated by more frequent breaks, may…