Anjelica is a Certified Athletic Trainer and Licensed in the state of Florida
Bachelors in Health Sciences- University of Central Florida
Associate of Arts- Florida South Western State College (Formally called Edison College)
My formal education and why completing these classes have helped me become a better practioner.
(Only the pertinent classes are listed, this is not a full transcript.)
HUN 1201 Nutrition
BCS 1010 Biological Science
CHM 2045 General Chemistry I
CHM 2046C Gen Chemistry II with Qualitative Analysis
CHM 2210C Organic Chemistry I
Obviously, nutrition is the first class listed as food choice is the main area of focus in this program. I think it is important to recognize that taking both biology and chemistry are vital to understanding nutrition. Many of the reactions that happen on a cellular level. What that means is all food is made of compounds of atoms. The food must be broken down to very tiny particles (atoms) in order to interact with our body’s cells. In chemistry, we learn about energy states and unpaired electrons in molecular compounds. In the body unpaired electrons become free radicals and interact with our body’s tissues and damage healthy cells. Understanding the nature and structure of food on an atomic level is also vital to knowing if a food or nutrient is fat soluble or water soluble or how cooking and processing will break down structure and affect nutrient quality. It is all complex, I am no means an expert at all but I certainly understand the concepts and can use this information can help me choose optimal foods and know how to prepare them in ways that your body con use.
BSC 1093C Anatomy & Physiology I
BSC 1049 C Anatomy & Physiology II
Undoubtedly, taking Anatomy and Physiology I&II is critical for those who work with the body. The body is very complex, it is a fine tuned machine and there are many mechanisms of action in the body. In these courses we get an idea of the many different types of cells found in the body and the role they play in the body’s functions. Also, there are systems that work together, these systems require certain nutrients in order to function. The body needs homeostasis*, one missing nutrient can cause all kinds of side effects.
*Homeostasis is a characteristic of a system that regulates its internal environment and tends to maintain a stable, relatively constant condition of properties.
Think of your body like a city. If you are going to build a city you are going to need the equipment (tissues, organs, body systems, processes) in proper working order. You are also going to need the right materials to build the city (nutrients- vitamins, minerals, fats, carbohydrates, proteins etc).
PET 4603 Intro Sports Medicine
PET 3620 Principals in Athletic Training
PET 4606 Applied Fitness in Sport
PET 4630 Therapeutic Exercise
PET 4632 Therapeutic Modalities
PET 4315 Biomechanics of Sport
PET 4351 Exercise Physiology
HCS 3157 Intro Pharmacology
This was the core of my Health Science degree with an Athletic Training track.
To find out more about my undergraduate degree, look here: http://www.nata.org/sites/default/files/GuideToAthleticTrainingServices.pdf
What I am able to utilize from this part of my education is the use of rehabilitational exercises as well as, the ability to formulate strength and conditioning programs. The sports medicine and Athletic Training program teaches how to evaluate injuries and recognize medical conditions. It is truly valuable to have an Athletic Trainer around when bodies are in motion. We have the training to be a first responder and also the training to access sports injuries and refer or return individual to sport. Biomechanics of sport is a great class to learn how the body moves during exercise, the mechanics of movement. Exercise Physiology helps us know what processes are happening in the body during exercise.
Additional classes that help form a well-rounded health background:
PET 2053 College Physics
MCB 2010C Microbiology
HSC 1531 Medical Terminology
PSY 2013 General psychology I