...Introduction Magnetic Island, located in North Queensland, is a fast 20 minute catamaran ferry ride from Townsville. Largely a world Heritage-listed national park, the island is home to many species of animal and birdlife and is one of the best places in Australia to see a Koala in the wild. There are approximately 2,500 Koala’s on the island and as one local commented. There are about as many of these unique tree dwellers as there are people residents’. Magnetic Island has 25km of trails and this network of scenic walks combine with the abundant wildlife to make the island a bushwalkers’ and nature lovers’ dream. Overseas tourist visiting Magnetic Island regularly comment on the beauty and tranquility of the island , a scene far removed from island legend that recounts tales of headhunters from Papua New Guinea descending on the island for periodic sprees of vandalism and pillaging. The unspoiled beauty of the island is also not overlooked by locals, as Magnetic Island has long been a favorite day-trip and holiday homes on the island, who enjoy a wide variety of water-based activities, including swimming, boating, fishing, water-skiing, windsurfing, jet-skiing and kayaking. Background Joe and Kim Carroll came to the conclusion that their enthusiasm for water sports and the outdoors should have a considerable bearing on where they lived and worked. With this thought in mind, they decided that Magnetic Island in North Queensland had the attributes that would allow them to...
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...Rachael Himes Final essay questions AUIP North Queensland 1. What was your best experience on the AUIP Queensland trip? Why? My favorite experience during the AUIP Queensland trip was snorkeling at the Great Barrier Reef. I have been fascinated by the ocean ever since my first trip to Myrtle Beach in 2002. I have always been interested in marine biology but have never taken an opportunity to take a course and really learn about it. I thoroughly enjoyed learning about the Great Barrier Reef ecosystem and all the organisms and surrounding ecosystems it interacts with. Learning about the GBR ecosystem before snorkeling made the experience more interesting and rewarding. Having two guides also made the experience better because they knew more about the ecosystem and were experienced in that area. Snorkeling was by far the best way to end the trip and I was very happy that our itinerary saved the best for last. 2. What was your worst experience on the AUIP Queensland trip. Why? My least favorite experience on the AUIP Queensland trip was camping in the outback at Tyrconnell. This was my least enjoyable stay of the trip because I personally do not like camping. I have always thought of camping to be quite boring. I also found it hard to concentrate while preparing the debate and writing the essays because everyone was working in the same area. I also felt that when we did not have the course work and debate to prepare, there wasn’t much else to do. Although I found...
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...On 29th June 1936, Eddie Koiki Mabo was born in a community called Las on Mer (Murray Island) in the Torres Strait. He was originally known as Eddie Koiki Sambo but was adopted by his uncle Benny Mabo later on in his life and became Eddie Koiki Mabo. When he was 16 years old, Eddie was sent away from the island to work across Northern Queensland. He then settled in Townsville in 1962 with his new family. Yumba Meta was an association in Townsville, known for purchasing homes using government funds and Eddie was elected as a president of the association. In 1973, he established Australia’s first Black Community. Murray Island was always controlled by the Queensland Government during Eddie’s childhood but that didn’t seem to change the history of the Island or the lifestyle the Meriam people...
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...Running head: RESEARCH CRITIQUE Research Critique of “Physical Education Teaching Methods” Jerome T. Gardner Columbia Southern University March 2011 Research Critique of “Physical Education Teaching Methods” Introduction The introduction of this article does give you a sense of importance of the problem in physical education. The area being talked about in this article is An instructional model is a "plan or pattern that can be used to shape curriculums (long-term courses of studies), to design instructional materials, and to guide instruction in the classroom or other settings" (Joyce & Weil, 1980, p. 1). The authors then go on about to say improvement in physical education to be an educational outcome and do not see the need to include additional outcomes. The absolute priority clearly requires applicants to propose projects that address physical education. More specifically, the absolute priority requires every applicant to develop, expand, or improve its physical education program and address its State's physical education standards. Statement of the problem The purpose of this study “is to analyze and evaluate and give insightful, critical, and logical to the points the authors made”. While the authors do list a purpose for the study they do not have a well-defined problem statement. They do say that a message from the school district, but they do not say how it would be beneficial. Review of Literature The literature review that was done by the authors...
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...Almost every field today has been affected by technology. Many innovations in the fields of sports have happened because technology has made them possible. In the house or at work we are constantly bombarded with technology to the extent that today we don’t give it a second thought, it is part and parcel of life. Sports equipment – a relatively young offshoot of technology seems to be growing leaps and bounds. Sports technology has changed the face of sports as we knew it. The application of technology in sport facility design has yielded real changes in terms of athlete use, spectator comfort and usable life span. Technology has meant that we can now calculate the speed of an athlete to fractions of a second. It has meant that an athlete can now win or lose despite a photo finish. Cameras capturing images to the second have made it possible to replay every action on the field to enable correct decisions. It has meant that games are now fairer. The element of chance and luck has been almost removed. Sports equipment refers to a large amount of equipment which is used in sports. Starting with the bats, and balls, and rackets to the shoes and socks and glasses there are a lot of things that come under the umbrella of Sports equipments. About 25 years ago tennis rackets were made from wood, with ash, maple etc. leading the way. Later in the sixties metal frames were introduced. Today composite rackets are the rage because of the efficiency they offer in...
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...Physical education is very important to me because. Physical education can give students an opportunity to take a break from academic study, get some fresh air and clear their head. If they've been listening to teachers, and reading and writing for hours at a time exercise can help wake them up a bit and make them feel more alert so that when they go back to class they are able to concentrate better and take more information in. It is all well and good for teachers to concentrate on cramming as many 'important' lessons into the timetable as possible, but doing so won't necessarily mean students learn more, particularly if they end up getting distracted due to a short attention span. Even if children do not want to do the exercise just walking around talking to friends helps them relax and makes them better students for the rest of classes. 2. You have been invited to speak to the PTO in your community on the topic”The role of physical education in the community”prepared a speech that described the role of physical education and present it to your class. With obesity at an all time high, schools and communities are encouraging students to take part in activities that require physical involvement, be it in the form of exercise or sports. Some rec centers and schools even have their own fitness centers to give students and member of the community a chance to enroll in their active programs. Schools and community today are conscious about such issues, they stress on the importance...
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...Introduction Human resource management, with accord to Mondy (2005:5) defines that "staffing, human resource development, compensation and benefits, safety and health, and employee and labor relations" are five functional areas to determine the effectiveness and performance of an institution. With regard to the writer's approach, this paper is going to merely focus on two perspectives: staffing and human resource development in order to examine the data collected from the government, for instance, Hong Kong Police Force. The paper will, then, discuss and criticize the findings by means of job analysis, job description/specification, recruitment, selection, interviewing and performance appraisal. Data analysis and Discussion Hong Kong Police Force is one of the public organizations, which is to maintain law and order to reduce the incidence of crime in Hong Kong. There are several departments in Hong Kong Police Force, which work as a whole with the same above-mentioned mission. The data will be discussed in the following sections: -Job analysis methods and Job description/specification - Regarding Mondy's job analysis methods, Hong Kong Police Force makes use of a combination of methods (see appendix 1-3) to carry out questionnaires, observation and interviews. Questionnaires are structured as written examination (see appendix 1-3) so as to test the language competence of the candidates. In order to observe physical and mental performance, observation...
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...Case Studies #1: Mr. MacPherson Mr. MacPherson came into the ER with burns on both of his arms and hands and on his face as the result of a grease fire in his kitchen. He complained of severe pain. His burns showed signs of blistering, swelling and fluid loss. According to the “rule of nines” (Thibodeau & Patton, 2010), it appears this patient has suffered burns over approximately 14% of his body surface (4.5% for each arm and 4.5% face for a total of 13.5%). These would be classified as second-degree burns (“Types of burns”, 2012) which involve the first two layers of skin and show signs of pain and blistering of which Mr. MacPherson complained. As a note of comparison, first-degree burns involve the top layer of skin, such as in sun-burn, and show signs of reddening, painful to touch, and mild swelling. Third-degree burns penetrate the entire thickness of skin and permanently destroy tissue layers, resulting in skin that is dry and leathery, appearing charred or having patches which appear white, brown, or black. Remarkably third-degree burns are often painless, although pain may be caused by patches of first- and second-degree burns which often surround third-degree burns (“Types of burns”, 2012). Case Studies #2: Margie Margie, who plays center on the women’s varsity basketball tem, complains that her knee is very sore and she felt a “pop” during a scrimmage tumble. Her knee, the largest and most vul-nerable joint in her body, buckles under her weight. ...
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...PULMONARY REHABILITATION HOME RECOMMENDATIONS CREATED FOR: Medications: It is important to take your medications as directed for maximum benefit. Your prescriptions should provide you with an adequate supply for a month, with one refill. It is important for you to see your primary physician for further follow-up and prescription refills. Two vaccines are very important for people with chronic lung disease: 1. Pneumococcal Vaccine You should have this vaccine as recommended by your physician. 2. Influenza Vaccine You should plan to have this vaccine every year in the fall. Oxygen Therapy: Your oximetry level at rest was _ % without supplemental oxygen. While walking at a comfortable pace using pursed-lip breathing your oximetry was _ %. These values indicate that supplemental oxygen is not needed at this time. Keeping Your Airways Clear: Prevention of lung infections will be very important for you because it may cause further damage to your lungs. It is unlikely that you will be able to avoid infection entirely, but you can have less frequent infections and minimize their negative effects by taking the following precautions: • Avoid smoke and breathing other inhaled irritants into your lungs. • Avoid people who have respiratory infections, and stay away from large crowds in the fall and winter (flu season). • Get your flu shot each fall. • Build up your immune system and resistance by getting enough rest and sleep;...
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...This is an eight week program that is designed for beginning runners. The design of this program assumes that you are a healthy individual with no medical or physical conditions that would limit your participation in an exercise program. You should consult with your doctor before beginning any exercise program. 8 Week training schedule This 8-week beginners program is designed for individuals with little or no background in running. The workout starts out with only walking and gradually advances to walk/run workouts and finally to all running. If you feel you are a bit more advanced and would like to start with some running right away, choose your appropriate point in the program to start. Just remember not to start out too quickly. If you have not exercised before, are over 40 years of age or have any injury or medical condition, you must get clearance from your doctor before beginning this program. The Workouts This program contains rest days, walking and easy runs. This is a very basic training program and is intended only to increase your fitness level to the point at which you can run 2 miles without stopping. Do not worry about speed. After you complete this program, you can move on to more advanced programs that will further improve your speed and endurance. You will monitor and adjust the intensity of these workouts using the Rate of Perceived Exertion (RPE) scale. This is a scale that rates your workouts by how you feel. The ratings range from 1 (very light),...
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...The Association of Physical Activity and Stress in College Students Shaye Sedotal University of New Orleans Abstract The purpose of this study is to measure the relationship between physical activity and stress levels among college students. The sample comprised of 27% males (N=18) and 73% (N=48) females with a mean age of 23.6 years and an age range of 19 to 54. 51% (N=34) of the participants were Caucasian, 22% (N=15) were African American, 9% (N=6) Hispanic, and 7% (N=10) were of other ethnic backgrounds. 0% (N=0) were freshman, 8% (N=5) were sophomores, 36% (N=24) were juniors, and 56% (N=37) were seniors. Participants completed questionnaires about stress and physical activity. Results indicated that the relationship between physical activity and stress levels among college students were significantly correlated. The benefits of regular physical activity have been shown to positively affect wellness by reducing stress in college students. This research contained limitations such as small, non-random sample size and limited amount of questions pertaining to the study in the survey. The Association of Physical Activity and Stress in College Students The transition into young adult hood, which is often marked by beginning college, can be a particularly stressful time. Having to balance classes, test, projects, extra curricular activities, and work can increase stress levels in any student. Stress that is caused by college is...
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...now being in College, I don't exercise, which means that I won't burn the pounds that I put on during winter. I have always loved Badminton, which is why I chose this class. When I started this class, being an intermediate/advanced Badminton player, thought that I wouldn't get that much exercise, this being a College gym class. Then a couple of days in, realized that there were a couple of decent students that made me try a little harder. I also never got to face the professor, but that's fine. I still had fun throughout this semester. Then we switched gears into pickle ball. The fun and exercise just came rolling in. It was a good way to get more exercise to burn some pounds on top of being fun. Now, pickle ball was very different from Badminton in many ways. The most strenuous parts were the speed and how hard you had to hit the ball. Placement was a big deal as well but not as hard as speed and contact with the ball. Now, after the class being done for the semester, realize that I should run a couple of times a week in order to get more exercise. Also to make up for not having as much exercise as when I was on the Badminton team in High School. This will help me stay better in shape and burn some more pounds. I feel that this class, or every gym class should be held for the entire semester, not just ten weeks out of fifteen weeks. This would help people trying to stay in shape as well as help other people find a good way to exercise if not exercising already. This...
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...Drew LeBlanc Eco/365 May 19, 2014 Week 4 Paper Facilitator: MICHAEL BLAKLEY The fitness industry is a billion dollar industry that only increases each year with the demand from its consumers. Everyone wants to live a healthier life style and in that regards need to find a way to do so. Regular gyms are becoming a thing of the past simply because it is the same routine over a long length of time that looses the interest of its clients very quickly. Being able to give the people what they want is always a hard thing to do, but what is even harder is keeping the people interested over the long run. Finding the right model is the biggest thing as a business you can do to optimize your success rate. Fitness will always way heavily on people because in the long run of life people want to live longer. Taking into account the busy lives of the normal person in the 21st century the time where you can take two hours at the gym is just no-existent. People want a fast and effective way to reach their fitness goals in a time frame that shows quick results. The more people have to do for themselves the less likely they will stick with it. Not everyone can afford personal training, but want that kind of attention to push them through the days they do not want to work out. In 2000 Greg Glassman took all of the data he possessed and developed a new revolutionary workout routine that was fast and effective (Crossfit, 2000). In a small garage in Southern California is where Crossfit was...
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...California Department of Education Reposted September 17, 2010 Physical Education Model Content Standards for California Public Schools Kindergarten Through Grade Twelve California Department of Education Reposted September 17, 2010 Publishing Information When the Physical Education Model Content Standards for California Public Schools, Kindergarten Through Grade Twelve was adopted by the California State Board of Education on January 12, 2005, the members of the State Board were the following: Ruth Green, President; Glee Johnson, Vice President; Ruth Bloom, Don Fisher, Ricky Gill, Reed Hastings, Joe Nuñez, Bonnie Reiss, Suzanne Tacheny, and Johnathan Williams. This publication was edited by Sheila Bruton and Faye Ong, working in cooperation with Dianne Wilson-Graham, Consultant, Professional Development and Curriculum Support Division. It was prepared for printing by the staff of CDE Press: the cover and interior design were created and prepared by Paul Lee; typesetting was done by Jeannette Reyes. It was published by the Department, 1430 N Street, Sacramento, CA 95814-5901, and was distributed under the provisions of the Library Distribution Act and Government Code Section 11096. © 2006 by the California Department of Education All rights reserved ISBN 978-0-8011-1605-6 Acknowledgments The following educators were appointed by Jack O’Connell, State Superintendent of Public Instruction, to assist in the development of the Physical Education Model Content...
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...is an excellent way to improve mobility, strength and stamina. The circuit training comprises of 6 to 10 strength exercises that are completed one exercise after another. Each exercise is performed for a specified number of repetitions or for a set time before moving on to the next exercise. The exercises within each circuit are separated by a short rest period, and each circuit is separated by a longer rest period. The total number of circuits performed during a training session may vary from two to six depending on your training level (beginner, intermediate, or advanced), your period of training (preparation or competition) and your training objective. Planning Identify on paper 3 to 4 circuits of 6 to 10 exercise that can be performed with the available resources. In each circuit try to ensure that no two consecutive exercises exercise the same muscle group. e.g. do not have press ups followed by pull ups. The exercise circuit should be set up so that you work each body part as follows: Total-body, Upper-body, Lower-body, Core & Trunk, Total-body etc. For each circuit I have a set of linoleum squares (6 inches by 6 inches) with an exercise written on each that I lay by the equipment to indicate to the athletes the required exercise at each stage of the circuit. You could use plain card or paper and include an explanation as to how to perform the exercise, duration and recovery. A set of 25 Circuit Training Cards has been kindly created and donated by Maree Buchanan...
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