Work Productivity and Physical Activity

Recent studies have shown that physical activity has a great impact on many things in some one's everyday life. One of the biggest studies now is the correlation between work productivity and physical activity. It has been proven that some sort of exercise through out your day gives you a higher chance of being more productive at work. You are less tired, you do not get sick as often, you are more attentive, and you tend to work faster with better quality in your work. A lot of people do not realize that exercise is so important and there is more to it than just making your physical appearance better! 

Creating a Website

In class, we are creating websites based on our sport team or organization. Since sport management is my minor, my focus is on an actual organization, which is Fuel Up to Play60. Learning how to create certain things like this and learning about programs like Wix, it is a great way to put yourself out there and when you go for a job in the future, you will have a lot of insight on technology since it is so popular in today's society. Wix is a very easy program to use once you get the hang of it and you can make it your own which is also very nice so you add your own style and uniqueness to any site you may create.

Efolio

In Sport Communication & Technology, one of our assignments is to work on the Efolio. The Efolio is a document you can make through PowerPoint that lets you make a portfolio for yourself and add in all the important documents or certifications you have for the occupation you are looking for. It is a great way to let people view the work you have done as well as showing the people interviewing you that you can work well with technology. The Efolio is very popular but still somewhat new; it is a great way to network yourself! You can also alter the Efolio to the needs of the specific job you are trying to get, such as changing the design, color scheme, and graphics.

Podcast

In class we are working on the podcast. The podcast is a great way to get your thoughts and ideas out there, like a blog, but with more of an entertainment aspect because you are able you literally voice your opinion and incorporate different types of sounds and effects. My podcast is on obesity; it is a huge health factor in today's society and should be disgust more often to educate more people and make them aware of what is going on in our world. This project is a great way to listen to other people's ideas on different topics as well and to network yourself so others can hear. Although it may take some time to get the podcast right, it is worth it in the end to also show people in a business setting what you are capable of doing and how much you know about technology since it is so prominent in today's society.

Being One Step Ahead

Within the sport management major/minor, we get to experience a lot of hands on situations to help us for when we graduate. This is my first semester taking sport management classes and I am already looking into practicums as well as people to interview for projects. You can get a lot out of taking this as a major or minor for the simple fact that you will be more knowledgeable than most people graduating from another university with this degree. Since this is my minor, I do not take as many classes as the students in the major but it is still a very busy and hands on minor. Hopefully with all of the knowledge I am gaining in this area, it will help me for the future and put me one step ahead of others that I am competing against for a job!

Steeler Rookie Ta'amu Arrested

Steeler rookie Alameda Ta'amu got arrested on October 14, 2012 in Pittsburgh's South Side area. He was driving intoxicated through out South Side and when the police tried to stop him, he fled. He would have kept going but he was stopped by police when he crashed into another car where there were several people inside. One woman got rushed to the hospital for hitting her head on impact. Ta'amu is facing two felony counts, three counts of aggravated assault and ten misdemeanours. Sometimes when things like this happens, it makes me think that people who are in the spotlight, like the rookie Steeler player, do this because they think they will not get caught. When things like this happens, it makes the team look horrible as well as yourself and your supporters. Fans look up to these famous athletes so they need to start realizing that they are role models and not just there to play a football game.

Play60 Becoming More Established

I recently got in touch with my old physical education teacher, Lee Dreshman. He let me observe his classroom since my major is in the Leadership in Physical Activity department. He also informed me that me wrote to the Play60 program, sponsored by the NFL, asking them if they will go to his school for an event. He teaches at my old elementary school, Whittier Elementary in Pittsburgh. They are still reviewing his form but I think it is so great to know that the program I am trying to promote more in Pittsburgh is starting to grow. Hopefully by the time I graduate, the program will be very popular in the community and will help children get out of this nasty habit of being unfit!