SHOULD BASEBALL PLAYERS CAUGHT USING STEROIDS BE ALLOWED IN THE HALL OF FAME
1. Why are steroids illegal in baseball?
2. How do steroids impact a player’s performance?
1. Why do baseball player’s feel the need to use steroids?
1. What is popular opinion on this topic, and should players be allowed in the hall of fame if they have been using them?
Tuesday, April 17, 2012
Tuesday, March 20, 2012
ethnography
There are multiple types of short-term physical benefits of exercise and physical activity. Some of the benefits of physical activity include weight management, healthier immune system, energy levels, and sports performance. Physical activity can benefit a person’s cardiovascular system. This happens by putting extra stress on the cardiovascular system, making the heart work harder, training it to pump slower and stronger at rest, more efficiently. Additional benefits of exercise include weight-loss, better sleeping patterns, and lower blood pressure. Physical activity along with a proper diet can have an impact on certain diseases. It has been proven the results of physical activity can lower cholesterol and control certain types of diabetes. Diseases can be prevented as a result of physical activity along with a proper diet. A couple of them are diabetes and osteoporosis. There are some barriers to engaging in physical activity. These barriers include making time in personal schedule, preference for indoor activities, lack of energy and motivation, and social factors. The benefits of physical activity for men and women are the same, but they will produce different results depending on the body size and structure.
Some of the benefits of physical activity can have a positive effect on someone mentally and emotionally. Physical activity impacts a person’s overall well-being by producing hormones that create a sense of belonging while working out. It impacts the body’s stress levels by decreasing the body’s emotional stress. Physical activity may play an important role in the management of mild-to-moderate mental health diseases, especially depression and anxiety. Physical activity can improve a person’s self image through positive feedback and encouragement. It also tends to release negative feelings. There is a relationship on the mind and body while exercising. The theory behind mind and body awareness is, “If both are working together toward the same goal, a person can find an inner peace.” There are many ways for someone to stay motivated to exercise. They include make small realistic goals, recognize the accomplishments, and reward yourself. Lots of types of emotion will impact a person if they do not keep up with physical activity. Some emotions that people experience are disappointment in one’s self and a sense of failure. These feelings can often result in emotional and physical setbacks, and have a negative impact a person’s long term goals.
Physical activity can have effects on a person’s health in the future. The long term health effects of physical activity are good eating habits, strong bones and muscles, a healthy immune system, youthful appearance, good posture, and a prolonged life. Studies show that children today are less fit than they were twenty years ago. This is the result of inactivity and bad eating habits. By starting enjoyable, low intensity and time efficient physical activities, studies show a person will be more motivated to sustain over time. The long term effects of physical inactivity for someone in their future are obesity, osteoporosis, and loss of energy. People can avoid certain diseases if they start an exercise regiment early in life. Good active habits, along with healthy eating, reduces chances of obesity and conditions resulting from them.
Some of the benefits of physical activity can have a positive effect on someone mentally and emotionally. Physical activity impacts a person’s overall well-being by producing hormones that create a sense of belonging while working out. It impacts the body’s stress levels by decreasing the body’s emotional stress. Physical activity may play an important role in the management of mild-to-moderate mental health diseases, especially depression and anxiety. Physical activity can improve a person’s self image through positive feedback and encouragement. It also tends to release negative feelings. There is a relationship on the mind and body while exercising. The theory behind mind and body awareness is, “If both are working together toward the same goal, a person can find an inner peace.” There are many ways for someone to stay motivated to exercise. They include make small realistic goals, recognize the accomplishments, and reward yourself. Lots of types of emotion will impact a person if they do not keep up with physical activity. Some emotions that people experience are disappointment in one’s self and a sense of failure. These feelings can often result in emotional and physical setbacks, and have a negative impact a person’s long term goals.
Physical activity can have effects on a person’s health in the future. The long term health effects of physical activity are good eating habits, strong bones and muscles, a healthy immune system, youthful appearance, good posture, and a prolonged life. Studies show that children today are less fit than they were twenty years ago. This is the result of inactivity and bad eating habits. By starting enjoyable, low intensity and time efficient physical activities, studies show a person will be more motivated to sustain over time. The long term effects of physical inactivity for someone in their future are obesity, osteoporosis, and loss of energy. People can avoid certain diseases if they start an exercise regiment early in life. Good active habits, along with healthy eating, reduces chances of obesity and conditions resulting from them.
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
reading journal #1
Harvard School of Basketball
by Pablo S. Torre + Follow
The articles main point is about Jeremy Lin’s impact on the University of Harvard’s basketball team. He was the first player in the Ivy League to be a finalist for the Bob Cousy award (nation’s top point guard). In 64 years after making their appearance to the NCAA, Jeremy Lin has shown hope to the oldest university in America. The thing that interests me the most is how under-recruited he was, averaging 17.1 points, 4.8 assists, and 4.5 rebounds. Lots of division one point guards don’t even average as many assists as he did in college. I also like how the writer brings in Jeremy Lin’s ethnic background even though he talking about the Harvard basketball team.
http://byliner.com/pablo-s-torre/stories/harvard-school-of-basketball
by Pablo S. Torre + Follow
The articles main point is about Jeremy Lin’s impact on the University of Harvard’s basketball team. He was the first player in the Ivy League to be a finalist for the Bob Cousy award (nation’s top point guard). In 64 years after making their appearance to the NCAA, Jeremy Lin has shown hope to the oldest university in America. The thing that interests me the most is how under-recruited he was, averaging 17.1 points, 4.8 assists, and 4.5 rebounds. Lots of division one point guards don’t even average as many assists as he did in college. I also like how the writer brings in Jeremy Lin’s ethnic background even though he talking about the Harvard basketball team.
http://byliner.com/pablo-s-torre/stories/harvard-school-of-basketball
Thursday, February 23, 2012
memior draft
As tryouts arrived my freshman year, the memories of getting cut in middle school started to haunt me. High school was a new start for me, and I believed anything was possible. Even though nerves and anxiety started to get the best of me, I felt that all the hard work and training would pay off. Conditioning and skills training during tryouts were harder than I ever imagined, but I knew that if I kept giving it my all, it would be one step closer to my dream. Waiting for the team roster to be posted was the longest day of my life. Seeing my name on the team roster, meant I would finally get to live my dream. On game day, when I put that uniform on for the first time, I felt like I was a part of something that was bigger than I was. Being on that court with my teammates, was a feeling I would never forget, but wouldn’t have to for another three years.
Playing for the freshman team was very rewarding, but being selected for the junior varsity team meant even more. As part of the junior varsity team, I was able to participate in drills and workouts with the varsity players. In doing this, I was able to develop my basketball skills, and build friendships with members of the varsity team. As a JV player, I also had access to the varsity coach, who helped to develop me as a player and a person. Coach Richard Patch ran his team like we were part of his family. One of my most memorable JV games was when I made four 3-pointers, and was nicknamed “Splash.” Our goal for that season was a trip to the state tournament. We were able to achieve our goal by attending the MA state tournament, but felt short to a stronger opponent. Whether win or lose, the camaraderie on the bus always brought us closer as a team.
With sites of making varsity my junior year, I trained all summer to improve my skills. Though I gave it my all during tryouts, but I fell short of varsity, and was able to stay on junior varsity. This allowed me to get more playing time. The varsity coach used me as a way to help the varsity players prepare for games. I like to think that this helped them achieve their 19-3 season. One of our most memorable games was a comeback where my defense helped us win the game. The highlight of that season was the anticipation of our teammate scoring his 1000th point on rivalry night. The team record earned us another trip to the MA state tournament. The excitement was bitter-sweet as we learned that our coach may not return next year. Once again we fell short, and our worst fears came true.
As senior approached, I knew it was going to be tough, with a new coach coming in. I knew that I would have to push myself twice as hard if I wanted to be part of the varsity team. After a good week of tryouts, I reached my goal of being part of the varsity basketball team. Putting on the varsity uniform and playing in my first game felt like a dream come true. Nothing could have prepared me for what it would feel like scoring my first varsity points. The sound of the crowd and the look on my parents’ faces made it all worth while. Being part of the varsity spaghetti dinners was our way to prepare for rivalry night. The proudest moment for my parents was celebrating senior night during our last home game. Walking on the court with my parents brought tears to my eyes. Although it wasn’t a successful season without Coach Patch, it was a season that will live within me for the rest of my life. The senior banquet brought a close to the season and a close on my basketball career.
Playing for the freshman team was very rewarding, but being selected for the junior varsity team meant even more. As part of the junior varsity team, I was able to participate in drills and workouts with the varsity players. In doing this, I was able to develop my basketball skills, and build friendships with members of the varsity team. As a JV player, I also had access to the varsity coach, who helped to develop me as a player and a person. Coach Richard Patch ran his team like we were part of his family. One of my most memorable JV games was when I made four 3-pointers, and was nicknamed “Splash.” Our goal for that season was a trip to the state tournament. We were able to achieve our goal by attending the MA state tournament, but felt short to a stronger opponent. Whether win or lose, the camaraderie on the bus always brought us closer as a team.
With sites of making varsity my junior year, I trained all summer to improve my skills. Though I gave it my all during tryouts, but I fell short of varsity, and was able to stay on junior varsity. This allowed me to get more playing time. The varsity coach used me as a way to help the varsity players prepare for games. I like to think that this helped them achieve their 19-3 season. One of our most memorable games was a comeback where my defense helped us win the game. The highlight of that season was the anticipation of our teammate scoring his 1000th point on rivalry night. The team record earned us another trip to the MA state tournament. The excitement was bitter-sweet as we learned that our coach may not return next year. Once again we fell short, and our worst fears came true.
As senior approached, I knew it was going to be tough, with a new coach coming in. I knew that I would have to push myself twice as hard if I wanted to be part of the varsity team. After a good week of tryouts, I reached my goal of being part of the varsity basketball team. Putting on the varsity uniform and playing in my first game felt like a dream come true. Nothing could have prepared me for what it would feel like scoring my first varsity points. The sound of the crowd and the look on my parents’ faces made it all worth while. Being part of the varsity spaghetti dinners was our way to prepare for rivalry night. The proudest moment for my parents was celebrating senior night during our last home game. Walking on the court with my parents brought tears to my eyes. Although it wasn’t a successful season without Coach Patch, it was a season that will live within me for the rest of my life. The senior banquet brought a close to the season and a close on my basketball career.
Monday, February 20, 2012
memoir
MEMOIR
• FRESHMAN YEAR
1. Being selected as a part of the freshman basketball team
2. Being selected as a part of the freshman baseball team
• SOPHMORE YEAR
1. Being selected as a part of the junior varsity basketball team
2. Being selected as a part of the junior varsity baseball team
3. Practicing with the varsity basketball team for the MA state tournament
4. Bus trip to away games – team camaraderie
5. Starting left-fielder for the junior varsity baseball team as a sophomore
• Junior Year
1. Practicing with the varsity basketball team
2. Celebrating my teammate scoring 1000 points in high school
3. Hitting walk-off game-winning double against Bishop Connelly
4. Emotions during the final game of the season
• SENIOR YEAR
1. Playing in my first varsity basketball game
2. Scoring my first varsity points
3. Varsity spaghetti dinners
4. Celebrating senior night
5. Senior banquet
• FRESHMAN YEAR
1. Being selected as a part of the freshman basketball team
2. Being selected as a part of the freshman baseball team
• SOPHMORE YEAR
1. Being selected as a part of the junior varsity basketball team
2. Being selected as a part of the junior varsity baseball team
3. Practicing with the varsity basketball team for the MA state tournament
4. Bus trip to away games – team camaraderie
5. Starting left-fielder for the junior varsity baseball team as a sophomore
• Junior Year
1. Practicing with the varsity basketball team
2. Celebrating my teammate scoring 1000 points in high school
3. Hitting walk-off game-winning double against Bishop Connelly
4. Emotions during the final game of the season
• SENIOR YEAR
1. Playing in my first varsity basketball game
2. Scoring my first varsity points
3. Varsity spaghetti dinners
4. Celebrating senior night
5. Senior banquet
Friday, February 10, 2012
Friday, February 3, 2012
theme
SPORTS
a memoir drawn from your personal experience
high school athlete years
an ethnography in which you either observe a group of people connected to the topic or interview and profile a representative individual
the effects of exercise on personal health
an argument that takes a position on a related controversial issue
should players caught using steroids be allowed in the hall of fame
a memoir drawn from your personal experience
high school athlete years
an ethnography in which you either observe a group of people connected to the topic or interview and profile a representative individual
the effects of exercise on personal health
an argument that takes a position on a related controversial issue
should players caught using steroids be allowed in the hall of fame
Sunday, January 29, 2012
intrduction
Introduction
Hello, my name is Andrew Musial. The things I like to read or write about are topics that have to do with sports. Any stories about certain sports or athletes are things that I find interesting. I enjoyed reading sports books and writing book reports on those books. The types of writings I do today are about my vacations with my family or my job. I love waking up on Saturday and Sunday mournings and reading all the stories in the Sports section of The Providence Journal. I usually like to go in my room and put on my IPod while I write either thing about my day, things that bother me at school, home, or work, or certain memories. I do not have a lot of strengths when it comes to writing. The only type of writing I can do is stuff that relates to my life. This semester, I would like to try and expand my writing to things that are going either in politics, nature, healthcare, and the work force. My biggest influence when I was having trouble writing was my high school learning center teacher. She always taught me while I was reading stories to put myself in the story and see what I would do. My opinion on the paper vs. screen issue is I believe that it is easier to write on the computer. On the computer, you can keep your writings organized and saved, where as if you write on paper; you might keep scribbling your notes and will have to get a new piece of paper.
Hello, my name is Andrew Musial. The things I like to read or write about are topics that have to do with sports. Any stories about certain sports or athletes are things that I find interesting. I enjoyed reading sports books and writing book reports on those books. The types of writings I do today are about my vacations with my family or my job. I love waking up on Saturday and Sunday mournings and reading all the stories in the Sports section of The Providence Journal. I usually like to go in my room and put on my IPod while I write either thing about my day, things that bother me at school, home, or work, or certain memories. I do not have a lot of strengths when it comes to writing. The only type of writing I can do is stuff that relates to my life. This semester, I would like to try and expand my writing to things that are going either in politics, nature, healthcare, and the work force. My biggest influence when I was having trouble writing was my high school learning center teacher. She always taught me while I was reading stories to put myself in the story and see what I would do. My opinion on the paper vs. screen issue is I believe that it is easier to write on the computer. On the computer, you can keep your writings organized and saved, where as if you write on paper; you might keep scribbling your notes and will have to get a new piece of paper.
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