My Experiences

Take a look at the different experiences I've had and what they have taught me along the way. Each one has helped me grow in many ways and has shaped me into who I am.

KINE- p403

KINE- P403, Theory and Practice of Cardiovascular Exercise, dove into the concepts of cardiorespiratory fitness. Through this course, I developed a better understanding of physiological concepts of cardio, applying various principles to various cardio-based activities, and the different forms of cardio-based exercise. This course truly opened my eyes to how important fitness is for our health. I am now more mindful of daily movement and being consistent in the gym.

Camp Brosius

Camp Brosious is a leadership and teamwork development camp located in Elkhart Lake, WI. During this weeklong stay, I got to improve and develop many of my skills through various group and individual led activities. This opportunity truly allowed me to explore my leadership style. I focused on developing the following skills:

Teamwork
Communication
Conflict resolution
Confidence
Empathy

P - 212 Career Action Plan

Intro to Exercise Science (P212), was an introductory course to the field of Exercise Science. It taught the foundation material for what we would be seeing in depth for the rest of our undergraduate education as Exercise Science majors in the kinesiology department.

An important part of the course was the Career Action Plan (CAP) assignment. This assignment was truly an eye opener; it allowed me to explore and really think about what my life after graduation will look like and what steps I need to take to achieve this. It forced me to genuinely research different aspects of my future including:

Cost of living, taxes and budgeting
My career path / what a day in that career looks like
Preparation for grad school
Interview Prep
etc

This assignment has truly made me more confident about my future endeavors.

Undergraduate Learning Assistant

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I am employed through the Mathematics Assistance Center as an Undergraduate Learning Assistant. I have been able to help with both MATH-110 and MATH-111 (Algebra). This role consists of me going into my assigned class each week and facilitating an activity that aligns with what they are learning. I answer any questions that may arise and help them to better understand the concepts they are learning.

This role has helped me strengthen my communication skills, especially when explaining concepts that don't always click the first time for students.

Motor Activity Clinic Volunteer

The Motor Activity Clinic (MAC) at IU Indy provides individualized physical activity programming for children with varying disabilities. The primary focus of these activities is to build fine and gross motor skill development, physical fitness, swimming, and activity tolerance.

As a volunteer for the MAC, I get to help facilitate and help carry out different activities with a child. I was able to work with them in a gym setting along with a pool setting. It was truly amazing being able to watch the kids have fun and not even know they're working on different skills. This volunteer experience has solidified my drive to become an occupational therapist.

KINE-P 246

Performance and Teaching of Cardiovascular and Resistance Training (KINE-P 246) provided valuable experience in designing, planning and instructing cardiovascular and resistance training activities for various settings and populations. This course focused on both the technical aspects of training and how to effectively teach and lead these activities.

This course gave me my first experience teaching and leading a group in a fitness setting. I had the opportunity to collaborate with 1-2 students to design, plan and present these activities to the rest of the class. This course helped me refine my ability to communicate instructions, collaborate with others, adapt the activities to allow all individuals to participate, and build confidence in leading a group.

This course has truly made me more confident in my abilities to speak in front of others and lead various activities. I believe I will be able to take these skills and apply them to my future endeavors.

First Year Experience Supporting Mentor

The First Year Supporting Mentor Role allowed me to help new IU Indy students find their way as they transitioned to college/ the IU Indy campus. This role helped me further develop my ability to communicate with other students and faculty and answer question pertaining to campus while also expanding my knowledge of campus.