Kenna Minakawa's Life Fitness Journal

  Life Fitness Journal #1 1. What are your current strengths and challenges related to your physical health and fitness? What changes are you motivated and ready to make in this area of your life Why do you want to make these changes?      When it comes to physical health and fitness, I feel like I was dealt a better hand than most. I grew up in a pretty active family. My brother started hockey when he was five years old and continued until he aged out of the junior's league when he was nineteen. My sister started figure skating when she was six and quit when she was sixteen. I personally did both of those sports when I was extremely young, but found out quickly that they were not for me. I then became a gymnast with my friend when we were about six years old, and I have been active since then. Growing up as a competitive gymnast meant that I was practicing anywhere from 18-22 hours a week. Being active for me, came naturally and I did not have to work...

   Preferred name: Kenna Major: Kinesiology (Health Professions Concentration) Year (i.e., Junior, Senior): Junior Graduation date: 2022 What are your career goals or plans when you graduate?:  When I first got into this major, my only thought for career was to become a physical therapist. After learning a couple of years in this major I can now say that I do not want to become a physical therapist. However, I do not know what I want to pursue anymore. Which one of the following best describes you as a student? I’m working hard to make an A in every course I take. I work hard and do the best I can – A’s and B’s are great for me. I have a lot of other things going on in my life (e.g., sports, work, family, friends, stressful things) – I don’t have to make A’s and B’s in every course. Are you currently working?: Yes, but in mid-February I will be moving on campus to begin practice and will have to stop working. Are you in athletics or other activities (choir, club, etc.)? H...