3rd Observation : Strength and Conditioning

On Tuesday afternoon from 1:00 to 2:15 , I observed the Strength and Conditioning (ATTR 2400). This class is in the Carl DeSantis Building in room 3045 and taught by Professor Christie. There are approximately 20 students in the class. The class focused on chapter three which was about the neuromuscular system, nerves that providement movement to the muscles. It was mainly a lecture class with the teachers explaining several concepts and terms that were in the chapter such as the motor neuron, sensorimotor system, and locomotion. The students were engaged and took down notes. I found this class very interesting because it is important to know the basic human anatomy to therefore being certified to work with student-athletes or professional athletes in the future. One thing that I learned in the class was which disease degenerates myelin sheath which surrounds the nerve fibers to transmit nerve cells. The answer is multiple sclerosis which damages the central nervous system. Luckily, I was familar with all these medical terms because I took Introductory to Psychology and a Nueroscience seminar last semester. I was surprised that I retained all the information because the terms continue to appear throughout my studies. If I choose to become an allied health professional (athletic trainer) or a physician (doctor), I must not forget these terms. Now that I have observed the athletic training facilities and classes, I plan to do more interviews and attend a sporting event.