Throughout my four years at Anderson University I have had a wide variety of clinical experiences and internships. By being in the Anderson University Athletic Training Program, I have been able to practice as an athletic trainer with many different sports including men’s and women’s basketball, baseball, softball, and track. I have also been able to shadow a general medical physician, physical therapist, and surgeon. These experiences have given me the chance to learn the different skills I will need to become a good athletic trainer as well as see the other career options I would have after graduation. Additionally, last summer I was able to do an internship at the University of Notre Dame. This opportunity allowed me to experience summer …show more content…
I decided to do this project by myself even though having a partner was an option. I chose this route because I believed it would teach me more about the research process and would better prepare me for graduate school, especially if I had to do a thesis for my degree. The project was about how proprioception exercises can affect power in the shoulder joint so essentially, I wanted to know how exercises that focus on stabilizing the shoulder can affect how hard they throw or hit a ball. This was a long process, but I am glad I decided to take the route I did with this …show more content…
This involvement has been one of my favorites during my years at AU. Being able to spend time with these people and play a sport alongside of them has shown to be extremely rewarding. Each year, we have gotten to participate in the annual conference bowling meet which has always been a lot of fun. Each team in the Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference brings student athletes and Special Olympians to the tournament to compete against other teams. Those in Special Olympics really love the partnership with AU and love being able to bowl with us, and the feeling is definitely