As long as I can remember, I have been involved in every type of physical activity available to my family and I. My parents taught me at a young age the importance of staying physically fit and being constantly engaged in good activities. I played basketball, volleyball, and other games outside with my brother and sisters, and learned the basics of them all. Because of my activity while young, I have grown to love being active. I love the challenge of staying physically and mentally healthy, and try to learn new things throughout my education and work experiences that will benefit both me and the people around me. I have learned so many valuable life lessons at home that I know will forever benefit me in my teaching career and life in general.
I hope to be a teacher and coach that can lead by example. I think if students see their teacher as a happy individual who practices the things that are taught in a health class, they will much more likely see the benefits of it and strive to do so themselves.
One of the challenges that I faced while at home was being injured and my muscles atrophying. Because of this experience, I had to start at the very bottom of the fitness level and work my way back up to a competing stage. I think as a result of this experience, I can be a lot more empathetic to those people who are struggling with their physical fitness and striving to become better. It is a really hard feat to accomplish when you are very far from your goals; I hope I can be a teacher and coach who is sympathetic to all in their unique situations.
I love how your blog pointed out the connection between mental and physical health. I think that schools tend to focus on people's minds more than their bodies, but the two are interconnected and your discipline is very important for living a happy, balanced life.
ReplyDeleteIt's not good that you were injured, but I think it's great that you will be able to empathize with people who have a difficult time with physical activities. Thanks for a great posting!