Respiratory Differences Between Children and Adults

In my Anatomy class we learned some of the respratory differences between children and adults. Children have smaller lungs, but per pound, children breathe a greater volume of air per pound bodyweight than adults. Children also have a lower Tidal Volume (TV). This means that children breathe faster and more frequently during exercise. Children have to breathe more air to provide the same quantity of oxygen.

Respiratory Physiology

In my Anatomy class we learned about the Respiratory System. There is a certain way that the air flows in and out of our bodies. There are two tracts to our Respiratory System: The Upper Respiratory Tract (URT) and The Lower Respiratory Tract (LRT). The air moves into the mouth (oral cavity) and nose (nasal cavity) then to the pharnyx, the epiglottis (open or closed), then to the larynx (contains vocal cords). This all takes place in the Upper Respiratory Tract (URT). After the air goes to the larynx the air moves to the trachea, to the bronchi, then to the bronchial tree, then to the alveoli where oxygen and carbon dioxide are exchanged, then the air travels out of the lungs in the opposite path. This part of the air flow occurs in the Lower Respiratory Tract (LRT).

Assessing the World Wide Web

Today in Technology class we learned about Assessing the World Wide Web. WWW is a subset of the internet that provides access to information through a graphical user interface. WWW allows you to look at information stored on computers around the worls by typing in an address or pointing the mouse at a link and clicking. Different links access different pieces of information on different computers. WWW is the biggest thing driving computer sales today.

Cardiovascular Differences Associated with Children

In Anatomy I learned that children have a proportionally smaller heart than adults, therefore a child's stroke volume (SV) is lower. In order to maintain cardiac output (Q), the their heart rate (HR) must be higher. High exercise heart rates are normal if no other signs of distress are present. A child's heart rate (HR) recovers faster than an adult's. A child's Max heart rate (HR) does not change considerably between the ages of 7-15. The average Max heart rate (HR) is 185-215, therefore (220-age) is not appropriate for this age group.

The Heart

The other day in my Anatomy/Physiology class we learned the primary functions of the Cardivascular System (CV). There are four functions of the Cardiovascular System. The first function is to transport Oxygen and nutrients to the cells. The second function is to transport Cardon Dioxide and waste away from cells. The third function is to regulate body temperature, pH levels, and fluid balance. Lastly, the Cardiovascular System protects the body from blood loss and infection. The heart has four chambers which includes two atrias and two ventricles. The heart also has two pumps which are located on the right and left side of the heart. I really enjoyed learning about the heart, although there were times where I was a bit confused, but after studying I thought it was the most amazing organ in my body.

Using Telecommunication Applications in P.E.

The definition of telecommunication is any type of data transfer between two points. A network consists of individually controlled computers that are in communication with one another. No cable is needed when there is a wireless network. Networks can connect two individuals in an office, or can link a group of offices in a school. Networks also allow computers to share hardware devices such as laser printers, color printers, and scanners, and to exchange messages between computers. If there is no wireless system or cable to a network, then some type of modem is needed. The three types of modems are dial-up, cable, and DSL along with the three sizes which are external, internal, and PC card. In order to use the modem, a telephone wire or cable wire needs to connect from the wall to the line port on the modem.

How to Look Thinner Instantly

I was looking on WebMD.com the other day and I read something that I found really interesting. There is a way to look up to 10 pounds thinner, have your clothes fit better, and increase your confidence. These things can occur if you pay attention to an often neglected area of body conditioning, your posture. This doesn't seem to awful hard does it? I know I could work on my posture especially now if I can lose up to 10 pounds! Personal trainer, Sue Flemings says, "when your body is in alignment, your head is sitting squarely on your shoulders, and your shoulders are pulled back with your core muscles pulled in, you not only increase your height and stretch out your body mass, making you look thinner, but you're also projecting an image of confidence, of being more alert, and more youthful -- all of which makes you look more attractive." Also, having a better posture may get rid of tension headaches and lower back pain as well.

Assessing Student Learning

Today in Technology class we learned on ways to Assess Student Learning. A quality physical education program provides meaningful learning experiences for all students. Physical Education teachers assess student learning, analyze assessment data, and use the assessment analysis to plan future learning experiences. Technology is an advantage for physical educators that assist on how to assess performances, create projects, and maintain portfolios. I feel that information on how to assess student learning and other topics regarding helpful information associated with my major, will most definately benefit me as I further my education and future career in Health & Physical Education.

Missing Spring Break

I don't know about anyone else, but I miss Spring Break in the Bahamas and Florida. After being off 12 days, it was hard for me to get back into the swing of things here at school. This week started slow, but picked up as soon as Wednesday came along. I just keep thinking only 5 more weeks of school to go, then summer is here!! I think the rest of this semester is going to fly by because so far time has been flying.

Computer Assisted Instructional Software

Today in Technology class we learned about computer assisted instructional software. Instructional software enhances the learning process by setting up a direct interaction between the student and computer. There are more than 30 research studies that have found that the average learning time is reduced to 50% of the students who use multimedia instructional programs. Students show greater motivation and enjoyment, actively involved and the attention is focused. The multimedia programs can be used for full class presentations, small-group tutorials, and student projects. Just think how much farther technology will become in the next ten years with programs like these.

Bad Weather in Cleveland, Ohio

Saturday, March 8, 2008 Cleveland, Ohio got hit with a blizzard. The high speed of the wind and the amount of snow fall made driving a horrible task. Downtown Cleveland was such a disaster, that not even tow trucks were able to get cars unstuck off the side of the roads. There was a huge accident on a parkway which started with a one car sliding sideways not being able to stop, then another came along and hit that car, then a tractor-trailer couldn't stop and also wrecked into the other two cars. There was atleast an accumulation of 1 foot of snow on if not most then all the major roadways. This goes to show that spring and summer needs to come very quickly so lives are no longer in danger.

Website

As I finished my reference and related links pages for my website on Tuesday before I submitted it, I was excited for the project to be completely finished. Right after I submited my website I deleted all my pictures I used from my Z-drive. I figured since I was done using the pictures why keep them in my Z-drive and just take up space. Well, that was a bad idea on my part. Later that day when I went to open my website and all my pictures were gone! I found out that in order for those pictures to work on my website, the pictures needed to be in the Z-drive. While in class on Tuesday I had to find all the pictures I used in my website and save them all over again and then insert them onto my website. Now I know to keep everything I use in the Z-drive and not delete things.

Spring Break

I am really looking forward to Spring Break this year because I am going on a cruise to the Bahamas! I have never been on a cruise so this will be an awesome experience. I'm getting very anxious for the cruise, but these two days of classes are a tease! I wish we could have had these two days off instead of having to stay here for two days and then go back home. I'm hoping that these last two days go by quickly!

Weather

This past Friday at 11A.M. I was on my back home to Lower Burrell, PA and snow flurries began. The roads were clear and almost dry the whole way home from SRU. As soon as I reached home, the flurries turned into heavy wet snow. After 3 1/2 hours of the heavy snow fall, there were atleast 4 inches of snow. The snow continued to fall until about 7 P.M. and then it started to rain on top of the snow. While at work, my customers told me that traffic on route 356 and route 28 was backed up for atleast 2 hours or more. Along with traffic backed up, there was an ample amount of recks as well. I was happy to know I was inside all night while the weather outside was horrible!

Sick

Wednesday night I started to feel sick. I had that tickle in my throat, sneezing, and a stuffy nose. Thursday morning I woke up and I was extremely sick. I was drying my hair and I started to feel light-headed. As I continued to get ready for my first class of the day I almost fainted. I had some extra time to lay down so I took a twenty minute nap before class. I woke up, grabbed some breakfast, and headed to class. The entire time at class I was miserable. I had a migraine, fever, sick to my stomach, weak, and dizzy. As soon I got home from class I went to bed. Later that day I went to the Health Center and the nurse told me I had a viral infection, just like everyone else here at SRU. The nurse told me I need to get plenty of rest, but it is hard to get plenty of rest when I work on weekends and I have tons of schoolwork and studying to do!

Bodies Exhibit

Today I went to the Bodies exhibit at Pittsburgh Museum for my Anantomy/Physiology Class. I was amazed to see how well put together the exhibit was. There were more than fifteen human bodies and two-hundred and fifty human body parts that have undergone a preservation technique called plastination. Plastination is where the body fluids are replaced by liquid plastic. The plastic is hardened, leaving the tissues intact. All the bodies in the exhibit were obtained legally by a plastination lab at a Chinese medical school. The bodies were not of prisoners, but were of people whose bodies had not been claimed. The exhibit displayed the bodies in various sports or fitness poses. One displayed a man kicking a soccer ball, a woman playing tennis, and another woman playing volleyball. Most people are undereducated about the knowlegde of their bodies, but after walking through this Bodies exhibit you will be amazed of how complex your body is. I am really glad I had the opportunity to go the Bodies exhibit, if you get the chance to go, definately go to the Bodies exhibit at Pittsburgh Museum!

The Flu

The flu is in full swing here at SRU. I heard today on the news that even if you have gotten a flu shot, the shot does not actually keep you completely safe from getting the flu. One of the most important things you can do to help prevent you from getting the flu is to constantly wash your hands. Being around so many people here at SRU it is very easy to spread germs. Just think of all the doors you open, the desks you touch, the computers in the lab, and any work out equuipment you use. After touching or using any of the things mentioned above, washing your hands thoroughly would be a smart idea.

Nonlocomotor Movements

Today in Movement Education we learned some of the many nonlocomotor movements. Students in my class were each assigned a specific nonlocomotor movement to teach today during class. I was assigned to teach the Contract and Stretch nonlocomotor movement. A contract is a tight curling or rounding. A stretch is vigorously expanding or opening. There are several ways to contract and stretch different parts of the body. Some examples are the arms, legs, torso, neck, and even the face. Not only can you use different parts of the body to contract and stretch, but you can also move in different levels such as high or low. Contracting and stretching can be done in partners, groups of four, and even groups of eight. One way for partners to practice contracting and stretching is to hold hands and have one partner either contracting or stretching while being in a high or low level while the other partner does the opposite. Groups of four and eight can practice contracting and stretching by forming a "clump" or a ball of students. Equipment, like mats and chairs, can also be added to practice contract and stretch, but only older children should use equipment.

Working Out

The beginning of the semester I was working out everyday after my last class, but I started to slack once my classes kicked in. Lately, I've been trying to work out everyday again. The question always gets asked, "Why do you work out?" I would have to say I work out because I simply enjoy working out, I feel better about myself, I want to stay healthy, be fit, and look good. I think everyone who works out probably feels the same way or atleast agrees with one of my reasons. During Christmas break I had a membership at a gym, where I worked out everyday. Obviously being on break was convenient to work out since there was no school work, but this semester I'm really going to try and continue to work out as much as possible.

IM Basketball Game

The IM basketball team I'm on had a basketball game this past Tuesday night. This was our second game and I think I'm finally getting into "basketball shape". I didn't realize how much I missed playing basketball until I started playing again. We have a total of eight girls on our team which is a good number because everyone gets a good amount of playing time. I'm also one of the oldest girls on the team which is odd because I'm usually the youngest. One downfall are the pinnies we have to wear that guys have just got done using, which are extremely wet and smell gross too.

7 Most Effective Exercises

According to WebMD.com walking, interval training, squats, lunges, push-ups, abdominal crunches, and bent-over row are the seven most effective exercises for making the most of your workout time. You're able to burn up to 500 calories doing a brisk walk. Adding interval training to your cardiovascular workout will boost your fitness level and help you lose weight. Squats is one way to build up muscular fitness which gives you a better chance to burn more calories. Lunges also work all the major muscles of the lower body. Lunges and walking goes hand in hand, if you can walk, you can do lunges. Push-ups strengthen the chest shoulders, triceps, and even the core trunk muscles, all at one time, if done correctly. Abdominal crunches obviously strengthens the abdominal area when done correctly, but if abdominal crunches are done incorrectly, they can actually weaken the abdominals. Lastly, bent-over rows work all the major muscles of the upper back and the biceps. In order for these seven exercises to work the way they are supposed to, proper technique is essential.

Movement Ed.

Today in Movement Education I learned the "Three Class Managment Structures". The three structures are Free Traveling, Perfect Spots, and Diagonal Structure. The Free Traveling Structure is children traveling anywhere in the room. This specific structure is good for warm-up activities, learning and practicing locomotor movements, partner work, stamina, and almost all work with props. The Perfect Spots Structure is a stationary space of one's own. This structure is good for learning and practicing nonlocomotor movements, exercises, beginning work on levels, beginning work on directions, and quieting movements. Lastly, the Diagonal Structure moves children individually or in small groups across the diagonal. This structure is good for working on difficult locomotor movements, locomotor movement patterns, some work on levels, some work on directions, some props, one game, and testing. Not only did we talk about all three structures, but we also practiced each structure moving in Free Traveling, Perfect Spots, and Diagonal Structures.

Introduction

My name is Mende Hicks I am 20 years old from Lower Burrell, PA. I work as a waitress at an Italian restaurant back home in Lower Burrell. I have two older sisters, their names are Tara and Ashley. I recently became an aunt to a precious little boy named Ethan. My two favorite sports to play are basketball and volleyball, but my favorite sport to watch on TV is football. My favorite type of food to eat is Italian:)