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I am a recent graudate from the University of Northern Colorado. I recently earned my bachelors degree in history with an emphasis on secondary education. I completed a minor in sport and exercise science with an emphasis in coaching. To earn my way through

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Education > Secondary School Issues Commentary: The dominance of sports in high school culture: 2 of 18
In many American towns during the fall a thunderous noise can be heard coming from the direction of the local football stadium. Yet at the same time, in another place, a small group of students pursues their dream unnoticed. The academic decathlon team silently prepares for their first competition of the year. There are no s... More..
Health & Fitness > Exercise Tips Getting in stride: The biomechanics of walking: 1 of 8
Walking and running are the biological basis of all human locomotion. This may be a more in depth analysis than most could want, but I believe that proper walking and running mechanics are very important in the world of physical activity. Most people in the world of sport and exercise take the act of walking and running for ... More..
Sports & Recreation > Recreational & Youth How to teach correct athletic running technique to children: 1 of 6
The most important thing to consider when addressing running technique is to consider the context in which the running will take place. For example running in football requires a wider stance than does running in track and field. Context is important. Once you have determined what the purpose of running is for your young ath... More..
Sports & Recreation > Running How to calculate your target heart rate zone: 1 of 6
Everyone who works out, whether for fun, personal fitness, or competition, wonders how hard they should work out to get the results they want. One very good way of determining just how hard you are working is by measuring your heart rate. How hard your heart is working is a good indicator of how hard your entire body is work... More..
Hobbies & Games > Video Game Consoles & Accessories A look at the most popular video game console systems: 3 of 17
The newest generation of home gaming consoles: Nintendo Wii Pros: Nintendo has revolutionized game play with this new gaming console. The wireless motion-sensing controller gives gamers more concrete control over the game. Nintendo has also made this new generation of gaming console reverse compatible taking the lead from So... More..
Entertainment > Movie Analysis Does Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End deliver where Dead Man's Chest didn't?: 5 of 26
The second and third movie installments of the Pirates of the Caribbean trilogy were meant to be intertwined. Of course there are important plot points that were left unresolved at the end of "Dead Man's Chest." It is a way of guaranteeing that the audience will show up for the third installment. You have to watch At World's... More..
Arts & Humanities > Colonial & Early American Identity and the American Revolution: 1 of 5
During the Revolutionary period in American history, social and cultural changes took place. As colonial America shifted from being a part of the British Empire to being an independent nation, the identity of colonists went into a state of crisis. Many colonists saw the conflict as that between the colonies and the motherlan... More..
Arts & Humanities > Ancient History The distinctions between the four social classes of ancient Athens, Greece: 1 of 5
Our modern democratic societies often give thanks to one of the earliest known democratic societies in the world. The City-State of ancient Athens is often given credit for being the first democracy in the world. While our society certainly possesses many of the same qualities of the ancient Athenians, there are certainly as... More..
Politics, News & Issues > US Elections (Other) Will a third-party candidate ever become president in the US?: 5 of 20
It is hard to imagine that the future of American politics is doomed to a two party system. The party machines that have developed in America are very strong, but they are not invincible. A third party candidate has been elected in the past. Look at Lincoln and Roosevelt. It is true that times have changed and the nature of ... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Celebrations & Holidays (Other) The difference between solstice and equinox: 2 of 8
It is clear that our home is one that is truly unique. The characteristics of our world give it the unique ability to harbor life. Much of this uniqueness is caused by our Earth's position in space and its relationship with the Sun. Our distance from the sun makes our temperatures mild and allow for water to exist in all of ... More..