Academic Portfolio

Laboratory Experience

Throughout college, I have taken Biology, Chemistry, and Exercise Physiology labs. These classes have helped me get more comfortable in hands on settings and have shown me how to actually apply what I am learning instead of just reading about it.

My Exercise Physiology labs have probably been some of my favorite experiences because I get to see how the body responds to exercise in real time. I have worked with things like cardiovascular responses, oxygen consumption, muscular fatigue, anaerobic power, and exercise testing.

Hands On Learning

I have also taken a hands on taping class, which I really enjoyed because it felt more connected to what I could actually be doing in the future.

I like classes where I can physically practice a skill because I feel like that is when I learn the most and remember things better.

Group Projects

I have done a lot of group projects throughout my Kinesiology classes. These have helped me get better at communicating with other people, staying organized, and taking on leadership roles when they are needed.

I usually like being involved and making sure everyone knows what needs to get done, especially when it comes to keeping a project organized and on track.

Learning Outside of Class

Exercise Physiology has become one of the classes I am the most interested in. A lot of the time after class, I will look things up on my own because I want to understand more about what we talked about.

I think it is really interesting to learn how the body works during exercise and why certain things happen. I like understanding the reasoning behind what the body is doing instead of just memorizing it for a test.

Academic Growth

I am really proud of how far I have made it at Boise State. I am now a fourth year student, and I have continued moving forward without failing any classes, even when some of them have been really challenging.

I also feel like I have made the best of my experience here. I have learned a lot, pushed myself through difficult classes, and gained experiences that have made me more confident in the path I am working toward.