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Introduction Physical exercise is essential if one wants to keep a good health, while at the same time preventing various lifestyle diseases and increasing the performance of a human being. There are a number of careers that are associated with sports science, including personal trainer, administrator of sports team, physical education tutor, fitness entrepreneur, strength and fitness trainer, exercise physiologist, biomechanist, sports nutritionist, and a fitness instructor (Oregon State University par. 2-4). Like any other career, sports science has its entry requirements and several bodies that have an interest in the way exercises, and related trainings are carried out throughout the country. This paper aims to provide any student who may wish to venture into sports science with enough information on the entry requirements for the sports career. The article provides information on the required certifications, the types of agencies that are critical players in the industry, the client population that takes part in regular exercises, and the employment status in the sports career. Entry Requirements The minimum entry requirement for a career in sports science is a bachelor’s degree (Florida Health Careers par. 1-2). An exercise physiologist is, for example, required to be a holder of a bachelor’s degree that has programs like exercise management and sports conditioning. This requisite program typically incorporates lab sessions and vast field trainings that a student has to go through to gain enough hands-on experience. In some cases, a master’s degree may be required for one to practice as an exercise physiologist (Florida Health Careers par. 3-4). In addition to education, one has to be certified as a trainer in any sports career. An exercise specialist or a health and fitness instructor will need to get certified by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM). Personal trainers will need to get their certification from the National Strength and Conditioning Association – NSCA (Oregon State University par. 5-7). An exercise physiologist has to take and pass an exam with the American Society of Exercise Physiologists – ASEP before being licensed to become an exercise physiologist (Oregon State University par. 8). However, this exam requires particular educational prerequisites, such as specific contact hours. Once an individual is certified, they need to meet continued standards on education, lest the certification is revoked. Many states require licensure for athletic trainers to offer training services. One major requirement for such licensure is the successful completion of the National Athletic Trainer’s Association certification examination (The American College of Sports Medicine par. 4). To become a Sports Nutritionist, one has to complete the dietetics undergraduate degree course, go through a vast 9-month internship program approved by the American Dietetics Association (ADA), and finally pass the certif
Staffing and Job Requirements The establishment of a solid base to expand a business without available funding may demand the adjustments of business planning in order to facilitate funding through loans. In fact, the strategic approach in which a business operates must verify the presence of competitiveness. In the scenario availed to modify the structure of the staff through tactical employments are, therefore, fundamental and imperative to its future. The approach of my management would seek 3 pertinent qualities while reducing the number of employees and seeking better personnel than the prevailing ones. These three qualities to determine the best people are knowledge, skills and experiences. While knowledge is attained through training and education programs, the experiences are retrieved from earlier working. People with added advantages may be able to handle multiple chores in an organization without segmenting such roles to other new employees. This aspect may lead to the reduction of personnel where the operations run smoothly without failure in the normal process of the company. In order to evaluate how these job requirements can affect staffing, the following paragraph and title on ‘Employee Expectations for Job’ create awareness about them and identify 2 ways on how the impacts can occur. The use of the three job requirements can orient the business strategies and initiate competitive services at lower cost. The turnover of the staff reduces since few employees are hired. This attribute implies that few resources are used to sustain the effective progress of the day care. The issue of the staffing and its ratio to the children under care may evoke many controversies while striving to deliver reliable and credible services. Particularly, one of the most crucial issues conjoined to this factor is the increased inadequacy of qualified workers prior to business growth and the reduction in the customers’ proportionality to the employees. The personnel with the required workforce to facilitate effective operations are based on their capabilities. Bearing in mind that inadequacy and incapacity of the staff may lead to the lack of proportionality between the demand and supply of services, it follows that the available personnel must work on timelines and overtime. The challenges can evoke a situation in which the employees revolt against the management. This scenario can form the basis of analyzing the approaches that include staffing methods, work on the demographic, and legal issues and strategies on employee attraction and retention. Employee Expectation for Job There are various aspects that employees should meet during their interviews. Essentially, these involve the introduction to a management system that is interactive and coherent with a determination to bring the essence of innovation within its strategies. In consideration of the fact that employ
The northern landscapes fascinate the viewer, whether in summer or winter. A mixture of cold but saturated colors in the dim rays of the sun, which always tends to go down, makes them ascetic and magical. The caribou herds enjoy this splendor from season to season as they watch the green, moist hillsides covered with sparkling white snow. However, such a change in the landscape means much more for them than for any human being, to which nature is more static. Caribou unmistakably determine the moment when it is necessary to set off on another long journey, which is as familiar to them as to migratory birds. With the first signs of a change of season, the herd rushes north as an indispensable condition for survival in the cyclical nature of life. They will overcome many hundreds of kilometers along the beaten path to find shelter and food (“Caribou ,” n.d.). Although the northern landscape seems monotonous, with endless hills stretching as a satin ribbon, caribou will never get lost. Side by side, within a large herd, they will stretch one after another like an endless rumbling river. They will rush along the northern hills and plains, migrating from the northern refuge to the southern one, constantly repeating their route. During such periods, everything around is filled with the loud clatter of hooves and the endless roar of restless caribou. No creature dares to cross their path, which they protect and cherish for generations. They are alone for many kilometers around, a living river that gives energy to the northern area. Caribou fill the lifeless hills with a sudden stream of life that sweeps like a hurricane and leaves behind only paths that will never be abandoned forever. They will return the same route with the change of season, still racing loudly through familiar landscapes. Reference Caribou . (n.d.). National Geographic. Web.
Multiple central processing units (CPUs) are entering the market each year; however, it takes time to develop a decent one. Currently, Intel is one of the most influential providers of CPUs. Recently, the company has presented their 10nm chips to the market after several years of delay. By 2021, Intel was planning to introduce a new generation 7nm chip; however, facing some problems was inevitable, and they postponed the issue date. The representatives mentioned that “the company’s 7nm-based CPU product timing is shifting approximately six months relative to prior expectations” (Gartenberg, 2020, para. 2). The public anticipated the new chip to be the main innovation of the year, yet the defects identified were revealed in time. The delay in production signifies that the company lags one year behind the modern innovation trends. Unlike Intel, “AMD has already been outputting its own Ryzen 4000 chips based on its 7nm architecture for months, which have been handily outperforming Intel’s offerings” (Gartenberg, 2020, para. 3). Nevertheless, the postponement did not interrupt the issue of the laptop 10nm CPUs named 11th Gen Tiger Lake chips (Gartenberg, 2020). In addition, the company set a goal to launch the 12th Gen Alder Lake processor for the computers at the end of 2020 (Gartenberg, 2020). These products are supposed to become highly advanced among the CPUs. What is more, a year retention can also signify that Intel will launch the manufacturing of new 10-nm chip which are likely to be issued within the next coming years. Even Intel can make so many indents with its lineup. The latency of 10Nm chips helps lift a considerable portion of the laptop field, which is dependent on Intel’s roadmap and improves energy efficiency and productivity to develop better products (Gartenberg, 2020). The company’s current guidance can lead to such a consequence that the PC world may face similar congestion with Intel’s 7nm chips in the following years. To my mind, Intel is one of the technologically advanced organizations which has influence over the CPU industry. Despite the production delays, the company may justify itself. They always created high-quality chips which means that they have done much work on them before issuing. Mor
Introduction The tale of King Arthur and his knights was characterized by glory, chivalry, and honor. However, it seems like the author, Sir Thomas Malory, wanted his readers to know that a utopian world is impossible if it is governed by frail humans. In this line of thought, the proponent of this study pinpoints the beginning of the end in Book XX. This is one of the most critical parts of the story because when Sir Agravaine and Sir Mordred attempted to discredit Queen Guenever on account of adultery, the scandal that ensued destroyed Camelot’s internal social structure. Arthur and His Knights It is imperative to consider Merriam-Webster’s definition of a knight: “a man who is given special honor and the title of Sir by the king or queen of England”, to understand the first component of Camelot’s internal social structure (1). Without a doubt, the aforementioned definition is a modern depiction of the medieval warriors that captured the imagination of people all over the world. Nonetheless, this interpretation is not far from the original usage of the said term. Knights of old were never classed in the same manner as ordinary soldiers. Knighthood was usually given by social rank and other admirable qualities that defined the person who carried the said title. In King Arthur’s court, his knights clarified the meaning of nobility, as a title given not only to the landed gentry but also as a badge of honor earned through heroic exploits. Reading through the story of King Arthur and his knights remind the reader of an ancient paradigm that reverberates through the annals of human history, and this is none other than the desire of great leaders to build a city like Rome or Persepolis. In other words, a recurring theme exists that inspires great leaders to build a city where the people are civilized, and governed by laws that help to bring out the best in everyone. In an ideal scenario, Camelot is being ruled by a warrior-king supported by a group of knights bound to him by an oath of honor and righteousness. Be that as it may, Sir Agravaine and Sir Mordred’s accusation threatened to destroy Camelot’s unique legislative and law enforcement system. Sir Lancelot’s reputation as the kingdom’s best knight, added another layer of tension to the story. It is crucial to perceive Lancelot as a law enforcement officer of the highest rank. As a result, the allegation of misconduct weakened Camelot’s moral ascendancy over other kingdoms. The Critical Importance of the Queen King Arthur’s deep affection for his queen was evident throughout the story. However, it is important to point out that she was not a trophy wife. She was beautiful and intelligent, but her admirable qualities did not only serve to enhance the king’s position because her intellect and diplomatic skills were utilized to shape Camelot into an ideal form of government. It is not difficult to imagine Guenever’s value as a co-ruler after reviewing the influential careers of English queens from medieval to contemporary times. In other words, Queen Gue
I am writing in response to your request that I analyze Timm Trevor’s “How PIPA and SOPA Violate White House Principles Supporting Free Speech and Innovation” and make a recommendation for or against publication in The Shorthorn. Timm Trevor provides a wide range of arguments that PIPA and SOPA are a violation of free speech rights. He points out several disadvantages of carrying out these bills. This article is quite convincing and all arguments provided by the author impel the readers to be against PIPA and SOPA as far as these bills contradict American rights. As far as this topic is very essential for internet users as well as for the site owners, it should be published to attract the public attention to this problem. Timm Trevor uses a lot of arguments against PIPA and SOPA and aims at the reader’s persuasion of the importance of this issue and he wants to impel the public to stop these bills. The author starts by saying that although the government ensure that there will not be any action “that reduces freedom of expression, increases cyber security risk, or undermines the dynamic, innovative global Internet” (Trevor, 2012), the Senate is going to put the question of PIPA on the agenda next week and SOPA proponents do all their best to legitimate the bill. Timm Trevor highlights that such actions are a violation of “the White House’s own principles by damaging free speech, internet security, and online innovation” (Trevor, 2012). Of course, this problem is concerned by the readers of The Shorthorn as far as they are the internet users whose rights may be wounded. The Universal Declaration of Human Rights guarantees the right to the freedom of speech and expression. The legalization of PIPA and SOPA is a strict violation of these rights as far as not everyone has the right to express their thoughts on the internet according to these new bills. The government contradicts free speech rights putting PIPA and SOPA on the agenda. Further on, Timm Trevor presents several facts that testify to the illegality of these bills. He calls SOPA “the anti-circumvention provision” that prohibits the copyrighting of the information considered to be inaccurate and blocks those sites where the violation of censorship is noticed. These new requirements may reduce online innovation and restrain free speech rights. The author convinces the reader by providing the point of view of different experts. For example, he cites the words of the First Amendment expert, Marvin Ammori, who points out that it is quite difficult and unprofitable to monitor the sites for anti-circumvention and they will not have any sense to have these sites at all. Moreover, the users will not have the possibility to use different sites freely as they are accustomed to doing it as far as only IP addresses of blocked sites will be provided. This fact does not enjoy the owners of the sites as well as the users who want to have the information they want freely and quickly. Additionally, there is no possibility to provide information on the internet without providing the information about its author. As the res
People may have different attitudes towards photography as some see it as a form of art while others focus on the natural and even scientific precision of the technique. Artists also tend to support one of these views to this or that extent. For instance, Andreas Gursky uses photography to reveal the image of a certain object in as much detail as possible. The photographer places the primary emphasis on naturalism and the modern look. His approach is nothing new as such renowned figures in the world of art as Charles Baudelaire and Peter Henry Emerson also claimed that art is and should be the tool to capture the natural complexity of the world through the lenses of contemporaneity. Andreas Gursky created The Rhine II in 1999 that is actually a version of his earlier work. In The Rhine II , the photographer attempts to deliver “an accurate image of a modern river” and invites viewers to see the river enclosed in the deep-colored stripes of grass, concrete, and the clouded sky (see Figure 1). Ironically, in order to produce a picture as naturally as possible, the artist used digital tools as he had to remove a building. Gursky’s vision is rather remarkable as he manages to provide a natural image that is perceived as something abstract and expressionist at the same time. The focus on texture is what helps the artist to create such an impression and draw a picture of a modern river. Likewise, Charles Baudelaire praised naturalism and modernity in art. In his manifesto and his works published in the middle of the 20 th century, he emphasized that it is essential to “understand the most recent, most modern expression of beauty.” Interestingly the art critic and poet believed that all forms of art had an element of “the absolute and the particular.” In this respect, the impact of Gursky’s work can be easily understood since it is detailed and it creates a mood. The reference to modernity in Gursky’s and Baudelaire’s works is remarkable as they both wanted to put modern or new worldviews to the fore. Importantly, they also concentrated on feelings rather than the exact form. Figure 1. Gursky, The Rhine II, 1999. Emerson had quite a specific opinion regarding naturalism and the role it should play in photography. On the one hand, he denied the need to recreate natural images, but he also used people’s perception peculiarities, which made his photographs seem very naturalistic. He managed to create works that seemed to be accurate representations of the images people have in their minds (see Figure 2). The artist tried to use the advances in psychology and photography to deliver pictures that evoked feelings and crea
Introduction The present paper is devoted to the analysis of the goals of a feminist campaign As We Are that is aimed at challenging gender stereotypes that are being promoted by the media and society in the area of fashion. The slogan of the campaign is formulated as “some clothes cost more than you think,” implying that derogatory or stereotypical messages that appear on girls’ clothes can and tend to affect their self-esteem. The campaign’s website informs that 60% of girls think that they are fat (even if they are thin) and that between the grades 6 to ten their self-esteem tends to drop (Canadian Women’s Foundation, n.d.). The vision of the campaign is formulated in the following way: “to bring about real change in the way we think and talk about girls,” girls themselves included (Jones, Butters, Malcolm, Moss, & Stenberg, n.d., p. 3). The campaign is carried out by the Canadian Women’s Foundation (n.d.) together with The W. Garfield Weston Foundation. The specific activities of the campaign include carrying out workshops (the guides to which are freely accessible) with girls aged 9-16. The workshops involve lecture, discussions, brainstorming, and the creation of personal T-shirt designs with messages that empower rather than discriminate (Jones et al., n.d.). Currently, the number of unique designs that have been submitted by the girls (which is optional) is over 100; the Canadian Women’s Foundation (n.d.) offers to purchase T-shirts with four of them to spread the knowledge of the initiative and empower girls. Goals Description Initially, the internal goals of the campaign consisted of developing and carrying out workshops and beginning the production of the T-shirts that would be designed by the participants. The Canadian Women’s Foundation (n.d.) believes that these objectives have been successfully achieved and is especially proud of the results of the workshops on the individual level (para. 5). However, the campaign is not over yet. The timeline is not clear, but it is apparent that the current goals include the promotion of the workshops idea and vision with the help of ads, T-shirts, and freely distributed materials. The Workshop Guide of the project defines the goal of the sessions that consists in helping the participants to “identify and challenge stereotypes, particularly those around body image, personal ability, and their own potential in society” (Jones et al., n.d., p. 3). This goal is the short-term, workshop-related, and individual-level one. However, on a larger scale, the campaign also sets the goals of helping girls (participants and not) to hear and recognize their own voice as well as to “change the messages that come from media and society into positive ideas that express girls’ strengths, potential, and inner beauty” (Jones et al., n.d., p. 3). In other words, the long-term goals of the campaign are aimed at the levels of individual, culture, and apparently the organizational (media companies) one as well. Goals Analysis Here, t
Metaphors can serve various functions in literary works. Authors use them to portray feelings and actions through indirect channels. Some metaphors are currently widely recognized and understood. It is important to remember that many writers that included such metaphors in their works lived before these phrases became trite. For example, a short story by a Chinese author Lu Xun, called “A Madman’s Diary,” uses various metaphors that may be considered trite by modern critics. However, the work does not lose its intensity because the used literary devices remain powerful and insightful. One of these metaphors can be seen in the third part of the story: “I see that woman’s ‘bite several mouthfuls out of you,’ the laughter of those green−faced, long−toothed people and the tenant’s story the other day are obviously secret signs. I realize all the poison in their speech, all the daggers in their laughter. Their teeth are white and glistening: they are all man−eaters” (Lu). Metaphors that compare one’s features and actions with various weapons such as poison or daggers are used similarly by various authors, but here they show how the author perceives a person’s mind captured by paranoia and madness. This short story is presented in the form of a diary written by a man with paranoia. The plot follows his thought process as he starts suspecting people of being cannibals. As he writes down his thoughts and feelings, readers can see the progression of his madness. The discussed passage describes his relationship with his relatives, neighbors, and people that he encountered recently. At this moment, he comes to a realization that people that surround him eat people. This passage shows how he sees other characters. His thoughts and suspicions are recent and not yet fully formed. However, they are established in his mind, which is visible from the earlier paragraphs. Before seeing this realization stated by the diary’s author, readers can follow his thought process. He bases his accusations on information that he gathered from reading books, listening to people’s stories, and analyzing phrases that he heard on the street. Thus, the metaphor is used not only to address people that are present in the moment but also every individual that the main character met before it. The tone of this quote is consistent with the whole story. The speaker is unnerved and scared. He is overwhelmed by his findings, as he groups all of the facts together. His worldview