Friday, March 16, 2012

Reflection Post

As I reflect on this course, I have acquired much knowledge from my colleague on childhood obesity. I enjoyed interviewing everyone, and I was soaking all of that information in. I can understand more about why I want to advocate for childhood obesity.
I interviewed the Physical Education Teacher; she has been a PE teacher for over sixteen years. I was impress when she stated that her most concern was heart disease. She does a fundraiser for the American Heart Association each year. The student is educated about their heart. The do an obstacle course, and then stop to listen do their heart.
The CATCH grant was able to provide them with more funds for equipment. This allows her to do different activity with the children. Another concern that she had was that the children do not like to move. She found it was a challenge to get the children to become physically active.
I believe that one day I will be able to accomplish the dream that I have for the children. The dream is to have a activity center where children can come each day. The center will consist of a full size gym, ping pong tables, basketball court, volleyball, indoor track, exercise equipment, etc. There will be everything that a child can use to help him/her to become physically active.
In doing this I feel it will enlighten the community on the importance of children becoming physically fit. Yes, I can say that this course has helped me in so many ways and has given me more ideas that I could have even dream!