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Kickboxing: Physical, Mental, Social & Nutritional Health in the Workplace

Tanya Burr

PPE 310 ASU Lesson 6

Signature Assignment Final Draft

December 5, 2017

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Kickboxing: Physical, Mental, Social, & Nutritional Health in the Workplace

Introduction

Good physical, mental, social, and nutritional health is essential to a persons success

and the success of a company and its community. In general, health is defined as the condition

of the body or mind (dictionary.com). Being physically fit and eating a well-balanced diet are

critical to maintain good health. Health affects every aspect of human life. Being in good mental

and physical health will help you reach your personal and professional goals. Kickboxing is a

fun and effective way to get in shape and stay in shape. The sport was created in Japan in the

1950s. Many techniques were derived from Muay Thai and karate (Baker, 2017). Unlike other

forms of martial arts, kickboxing was created as a form of exercise not self-defense. Cardio

kickboxing focuses more on cardio exercises rather than actual kickboxing and fighting

techniques. Since its origins, kickboxing has grown tremendously and is now practiced all

around the world and it can be an excellent way to stay physically fit and relieve stress to keep

the mind fit. Over the past thirty to forty years, kickboxing has become increasingly more

popular. Specialty kickboxing gyms are becoming more common in cities and communities

across the United States and across the world. More information can be found at

TanyaBurr.weebly.com.

Literature Review

Article 1: The purpose of the article Physical Exercise and Health, by Alberto Cordero,

Dolores Masia, and Enrique Galve, was to see how now a more sedentary lifestyle affects the

cardiovascular system. Being sedentary is related to the development of many risk factors and

cardiovascular diseases which are a leading cause of death. Regular physical exercise is

recommended to treat cardiovascular risk factors. The authors wanted to compare the
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cardiovascular systems and risk factors of groups of sedentary people with the cardiovascular

systems and risk factors of groups of more physically active people to see if there were any

changes or higher risks in one group compared to the other.

Methods: The method used during this research article was statistics. A relative risk

reduction chart was created to show the amounts of death caused by: any cause, cancer,

cardiovascular disease, ischemic heart disease, and stroke. Risk of death was compared with

levels of exercise. Statistics from marathons ran throughout the United States were also used.

Observational registry evaluated the incidence of cardiac arrests related to participation in

marathons.

Result: The results of this article were that that higher levels of exercise are related to lower

cardiovascular risk factors and death. Frequent and regular physical exercise should be

recommended to all in order to have an improvement in individual health and their quality of

life. In the conclusion of the article, the authors believed that sports have a wide variety of

beneficial effects on health. Many of these benefits are related to protection against

cardiovascular diseases.

Article 2: In the article Kickboxing Review: Anthropometric, Psychophysiological, and

Activity Profiles and Injury Epidemiology, by Slimani M, Chaanene H, Miarka B, Franchini E,

Chamari K, and Cheour F, the psychophysiological demands of kickboxers were reviewed. A

kickboxing match involves two people that are involved in directing full force strikes at each

other with hands, knees, elbows and feet. Kickboxing is a complex sport. This article reviews

scientific data related to some kickboxers anthropometric, physical, physiological, and

phycological attributes.
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Methods: Many different types of methods were used in this article. The methods and

materials used by the authors in this research article were: computerized searches, Scopus

databases, peer reviewed investigations and manual searches. Tables and charts comparing

athletes characteristics (such as body fat, body mass, gender, level) were created for comparison.

A total of thirty investigations were found.

Results: The results of this article for the anthropometric characteristics were that in males,

the higher the level of the kickboxer, the lower the percentage of body fat. There were not

enough studies found to compare female kickboxer body mass. Physiological profile results

suggested that in order to succeed in a competition, kickboxers need a high and well-developed

technical and tactical level of skill and a high level of physical and physiological fitness.

Kickboxers need moderate to high levels of aerobic and anaerobic power. Kickboxers need to

focus on getting adequate rest and nutrition. Physical profile results that kickboxers must have

both upper and lower body strength, muscular power and agility. Physiological results conclude

that kickboxers must be able to perform under high pressure. They must be able to control

concentration, relaxation, anxiety, goal setting, self-confidence, and motivation and mental

toughness. Hard prolonged periods of training each week and longer kickboxing careers might

increase the risk of traumatic brain injury.

Article 3: In the article Level of Optimism and Health Behavior in Athletes, by Mariusz

Lipowski, people with positive and optimistic attitudes were studied to see if they do not give up

despite their obstacles and failures. Optimistic athletes may compete more out of their hope for

success rather than their fear of defeat. This article discussed whether optimism also promotes

good health and behavior in athletes.

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Methods: To measure the role of optimism in shaping health and behavior in athletes, the

author looked at two groups. One group of women and one group of men. Both groups were

currently training for athletic competitions. The control group to be compared to the athletes

were two groups. One group of women and one group of men. The control groups were groups

of people that were not and have never trained to be competitive athletes. Attitude questionnaire

were given to the groups to measure optimism. Health was measured using the Juczynski Health

Behavior Inventory. This inventory measures nutritional habits, preventable behavior, positive

attitude, and healthy practices.

Results: Levels of optimism recorded by the athletes was average. The female athletes

were more optimistic than the control group females were. The same results were true for the

male athletes versus the control group males. With the female groups, optimism correlated with

health practices (sleep, recreation, physical activity). In conclusion, the athletes showed more

optimism than the control groups did. Good health habits correlated with female optimism.

Article 4: In the article Independent Associations between Sedentary Time, Moderate to

Vigorous Physical Activity, Cardiorespiratory Fitness and Cardio-metabolic Health: A Cross-

Sectional Study, by Sara Kneaps, Johan Lefevre, Anne Wijtzes,Reuben Charlier, Evelien

Mertens, and Jan G. Bourgois, the purpose of the study was to compare independent associations

of sedentary time (time spent not moving) to moderate to vigorous physical activity.

Cardiovascular fitness and risk factors were also evaluated. Also, lifestyle interventions needed

to improve someones cardio metabolic health were evaluated.

Methods: The methods used in this research article include: Participants and study

design. Male and female samples were gathered depending on age, gender, and activity levels

and health levels such as smoking and non-smoking. Blood samples were taken from some
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participants. Physical activity and sedentary time were measured by the participants wearing a

Sense Wear Pro3 Armband. Cardiorespiratory fitness was measured by a maximal exercise test.

Clustered cardio-metabolic risk score was measured based off of International Diabetes

Foundation criteria. Covariates, smoking behavior, was measured using the WHO Monica

Smoking Questionnaire. Sugar intake and diet were calculated using a three-day diet record.

Results: The findings and conclusions in this study suggest that CRF is the most exposure

for clustered cardio metabolic risk. There are some associations between ST, MVPA, and CRF

and other cardio metabolic risk factors. When designing interventions for reducing cardio

metabolic risk, an increase in CRF will have to be the additional goal.

The research papers presented in this assignment are all related to health and fitness and

how physical exercise affects the body, cardiovascular system, and mood. The first article,

Physical Exercise and Health, was written by Cordero A, Masia D, and Galve E. This article

compared the cardiovascular systems of groups that were sedentary to groups that were more

physically active.

The Second article, Kickboxing Review: Anthropometric, Psychophysiological, and

Activity Profiles and Injury Epidemiology, was written by Slimani M, Chaabene H, Miarka B,

Franchini E, Chamari K, and Cheour F. This article used methods to study athletes who trained

and participated in kickboxing competitions. The article also discusses the skills necessary to

become a successful kickboxer and the injuries possible t long term kickboxing.

Article three, Level of Optimism and Health Behavior in Athletes, was written by Mariusz

Lipowski. This article compares a male group and a female group of athletes to a control from of

male non-athletes and female non-athletes. Optimism, healthy behavior, and nutritional habits

from all groups was recorded. The goal was to find which group of people was most optimistic.
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The fourth article, Independent Associations Between Sedentary Time, Moderate-to-

Vigorous Physical Activity, Cardiorespiratory Fitness and Cardio-Metabolic-Health: A Cross-

Sectional Study, was written by Knaeps S, Lefevre J, Wijtzes A, Charlier R, Mertens E, and

Bourgois J. This article studied the independent associations of sedentary time compared to

moderate to vigorous physical activity and compared it to cardiovascular fitness and risk factors.

All of the articles presented did come to similar conclusions on the topic of whether

physical activity is associated with better health, mood, and cardiovascular health. All four

articles found that the more physical activity a person does, the better their mood, overall fitness,

and cardiovascular fitness is. Performing more frequent physical activity also lessens

cardiovascular disease risk factors.

The themes in the articles were similar because they all focused on physical fitness and

how that relates to overall health. The overall conclusion of the four articles was that moderate to

vigorous regular physical activity is related to better cardiovascular health, less cardiovascular

risk factors, and overall better mood and confidence.

This research and data does support my stance on how kickboxing promotes better health.

Kickboxing is a moderate to vigorous exercise. If a kickboxing routine is incorporated into a

persons regular schedule, they will achieve greater overall physical health and confidence. If

more people performed moderate to vigorous exercise more frequently, the health benefits

(higher energy and confidence) would flow into the community and workplace.

All of these articles support the fact that performing frequent moderate to vigorous

physical activity is related to overall health. If an entire office of people were physically active

and physically fit, health, morale, and productivity would increase. This health, morale and

productivity would also flow into the communities creating an overall healthier community.
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Synthesis of Information

The research papers presented in this assignment are all related to health and fitness and

how physical exercise affects the body, cardiovascular system, and mood. The first article,

Physical Exercise and Health (Cordero, 2014) compared the cardiovascular systems of groups

that were sedentary to groups that were more physically active.

The Second article, Kickboxing Review: Anthropometric, Psychophysiological, and

Activity Profiles and Injury Epidemiology (Slimani, Chaabene, 2017) used methods to study

athletes who trained and participated in kickboxing competitions. The article also discusses the

skills necessary to become a successful kickboxer and the injuries possible long-term

kickboxing.

Article three, Level of Optimism and Health Behavior in Athletes (Lipowski, 2012)

compares a male group and a female group of athletes to a control from of male non-athletes and

female non-athletes. Optimism, healthy behavior, and nutritional habits from all groups was

recorded. The goal was to find which group of people was most optimistic.

The forth article, Independent Associations Between Sedentary Time, Moderate-to-

Vigorous Physical Activity, Cardiorespiratory Fitness and Cardio-Metabolic-Health: A Cross-

Sectional Study (Bourgois, 2016) studied the independent associations of sedentary time

compared to moderate to vigorous physical activity and compared it to cardiovascular fitness and

risk factors.

All four articles did come to similar conclusions on the topic of whether physical activity

is associated with better health, mood, and cardiovascular health. All four articles found that the

more physical activity a person does, the better their mood, overall fitness, and cardiovascular

fitness is. Performing more frequent physical activity also lessens cardiovascular disease risk
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factors. The themes in the articles were also similar because they all focused on physical fitness

and how that relates to overall health. The overall conclusion of the four articles was that

moderate to vigorous regular physical activity is related to better cardiovascular health, less

cardiovascular risk factors, and overall better mood and confidence. The research and data in

these articles support the idea that kickboxing promotes better overall health.

Practical Implications- Kickboxing Health Event

Being physically fit and eating a well-balanced diet are critical in maintain good health.

Health affects every aspect of your life. Being in good mental and physical health will help you

reach your personal and professional goals. Since its origins in the 1950s, kickboxing has grown

tremendously and is an excellent way to stay physically fit and relieve stress to keep the mind fit.

The purpose of this outline is to present a plan to encourage more members of an office

staff to participate in a company kickboxing group. Members of a fitness group attend classes

more regularly and perceive greater value in their fitness goals (Appendix A) One member of

upper management has proposed an idea to hold an event to educate the workers about the sport

of kickboxing and encourage group participation. The plan will outline forming a committee to

run the event, funding options, scheduling, marketing, engagement, and recognition.

Committee

A member of upper management of a company decided to implement a plan to encourage

better health, morale, and production of its staff. The manager wanted to start a kickboxing group

within the office. In order to encourage participation, the manager decided to form a committee

to hold a Community and Workplace Kickboxing Health Event. The committee would be

comprised of staff and community volunteers. The committee would be responsible for securing

funding, scheduling the event, marketing the event, community engagement, and recognition.
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Funding

Every event needs funding. The company would supply some of the funds needed to host

the event but the reaming funds would need to come from community donations. These

donations would need to come from employees, employee family members, community

members, and local vendors and businesses. The proposed pie chart in Appendix B shows where

expected funding will come from. Financial support from sponsors is also expected.

Scheduling

In order to get funding and vendors to commit to the event, an official event time, date,

and location will need to be scheduled. The committee decided to schedule the event on a

Saturday from 9AM to 5PM. This will allow most employees and their family members

flexibility to experience the event at their leisure. The venue will also need to be scheduled and

booked in advance. The committee rented a large room in the local convention center. With a

date and location confirmed, the committee can now schedule vendors. This event could be an

excellent marketing opportunity for local businesses. For example: Local kickboxing and martial

arts gyms can educate the community about the sport and their programs. Free classes and

demonstrations can also be organized. Local medical clinics can set up booths to promote health

and safety. Medical professionals can also teach what modifications can be made to fitness

routines for those with disabilities. Local health food stores can give out samples and promote

health nutrition. The company can also set up a table to encourage members of the staff to join

the kickboxing group.

Marketing

In order to spread the word about the Kickboxing Health Event. The committee will need

to advertise. Starting within the company, announcements can be sent by email, flyer (Appendix
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C), and by postcard to home addresses (Appendix D). Flyers can also be placed in break rooms

and cafeterias. Within the community, the committee can run a radio ad and post an ad in the

local newspaper or magazine. With permission, signs can also be posted in local businesses and

public areas.

Engagement

To encourage members of the staff and the community to participate in the event, the

committee will allow vendors to give out freebies and raffle prizes. The company will also

encourage members of the company to join the kickboxing group by giving out a free t-shirt

(Appendix E), free reusable water bottle (Appendix F) and a free one-month gym membership to

the first fifty employees to sign up. The next fifty will receive a free t-shirt and a free reusable

water bottles. In order to ensure safety and behavior management at the event, the committee

will hire a security staff. Modifications for demonstrations and classes will be available and

explained for handicap or disabled individuals.

Recognition

The committee is planning for this Kickboxing Health Event to be a way for employees

in the company, their family members, and members of the community to gain health and

wellness awareness in a fun environment. The committee plans to give awards to those

participants who have met health and fitness goals. Media will be invited to report on the event.

Conclusion

In conclusion, the company would like for this event to be a way to promote health and

wellness in the company and to encourage a relationship with the community. A healthy

workplace and a healthy community is essential to business success. With enough positive
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feedback, the Kickboxing Health Event could become an annual event that encourages more

companies to start their own workplace fitness groups.

More Information can be found at the following e portfolio: TanyaBurr.Weebly. Com

Signature Assignment: Implementation of All Information

Workplace Introduction

Unknown Corporation is a company that employs over two hundred employees. Most of

these employees spend six or more hours a day sitting at a desk. According to Schulte (2015),

prolonged sitting can lead to dangerous health conditions such as: obesity, heart disease,

diabetes, cancer, depression, and joint and bone problems. Not enough employers are

encouraging their workers to stand up and move around during the work day. Upper management

at Unknown corporation understands the value of a healthy workplace and has implemented new

holistic health benefits into their monthly staff meetings. The company added physical activity in

the form of walking groups. Meditation moments, positive workplace relationships, healthy

eating habits, better stress management skills, and an emotionally safe workplace environment

are also being encouraged. To motivate staff to be more physically fit outside of working hours,

management has created an employee Kickboxing Group. People are more inclined to get out

and exercise when they are part of a group (Appendix A). The group will give employees free

access to a kickboxing facility during group meet times. To promote the group, management has

proposed a free Health and Wellness event in the community. Some funding for the event will be

provided by the company, other funding will come from outside vendors, donations, and

sponsors (Appendix B). The Health and Wellness event will be a great opportunity for employees

and their families to learn about the sport, health and safety information, and see demonstrations.
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Event fliers (Appendix C) will be given to all employees and postcard mailers (Appendix D) will

be sent to private addresses to promote event attendance. There will also be a Kickboxing Group

sign up table where prizes such as t-shirts (Appendix E) and reusable water bottles (Appendix F)

will be given away to the first one hundred participants.

Workplace Physical Health

The management team at Unknown Corporation chose to form a kickboxing group

because of its excellent physical health benefits. As a form of cardio exercise, kickboxing is an

excellent way to stay active and fit. Kickboxing usually involves short bouts, two to three

minutes long, of intense, repetitive movement (Heid, 2017). Periods of high intensity

interval training (HIIT) can have a big impact on physical health. It just takes sixty seconds

of HIIT to get the same gains in heart and lung health as forty-five minutes of less-intense

exercise (Heid, 2017). Physical activity has been linked to cardiovascular health (Bourgois,

Charlier., 2016). Routinely engaging in physical exercise improves cardiovascular health

and lessens risk factors (Colero, Dolores & Galve, 2014). According to the article, Level of

Optimism and Health Behavior in Athletes, the long-term benefits of a physically fit work

staff are higher morale, productivity, and optimism (Lipowski, 2012). Employees also take

less sick days when they are physically fit, leading to lower healthcare costs.

Workplace Mental Health

Participating in a regular exercise routine, such as kickboxing, is one of the best ways to

improve your mood. It has also been known to improve self-confidence. Performing martial

arts is not only a good way to relieve stress and frustration, but may actually help to make you

happier. The endorphins released by physical activity appear to be active in your body for as

many as four hours after exercise (Becic, 2015). Employee mental health is extremely important
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to the success of a business. Encouraging employees to participate in physical activity relives

stress and improves overall confidence and morale in the workplace. Another way that Unknown

corporation is improving the emotional health of their employees is by allowing employees quiet

meditation moments during staff meetings and by providing constant feedback, support and

recognition.

Workplace Social Health

Social health is the ability to form positive, fulfilling, satisfying interpersonal

relationships with others. It is also the ability to adapt and act appropriately in different kinds of

social situations (study.com). Unknown corporation has included positive partner groups into

their meeting schedules in order to encourage respectful and productive coworker relationships.

The Kickboxing group will also be an excellent way for employees to form healthy relationships

outside of the office. Having a better social climate in the office will result in a more positive,

innovative, and productive workplace.

Workplace Nutritional Health

The food choices you make each day will affect how you feel today, tomorrow, and in

the future. Good nutrition is an important part of leading a healthy lifestyle. Combined with

physical activity (like kickboxing), your diet can help you to reach and maintain a healthy

weight, reduce your risk of chronic diseases and promote your overall health (Importance Good

Nutrition, 2017). It is important for the leaders of companies to educate their employees on the

importance of good nutrition. The management team at Unknown Corporation has chosen to lead

their employees on the path to success. In order to set a good example in the office, the team is

including healthy snacks at every staff meeting. They will offer nutritional information and a
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health and wellness tip of the month. These facts and tips can also be found on the company

blog.

Conclusion

In conclusion, physical, mental, social and nutritional health are all essential to the

success of a company and a community. It is important for businesses to encourage their

employees to live a healthy lifestyle. Educating employees and creating opportunities for

employees to be involved in physical activities, have access to healthy foods, and build positive

relationships is beneficial to the company and the employees. Creating a company Kickboxing

Group will increase morale and overall health of the work staff. Within the first year of starting

the company Kickboxing Group, upper management expects to see a growing interest in the

program. More employees will reach their fitness goals and encourage other members of the

company to join. Within three years of the group, management expects to see about thirty to forty

percent of the workplace participating in the group. Within five years of the fitness group

program, management would like to see over half of the staff participating in the program.

Overall morale, optimism, productivity and employees health is expected to improve. Stress

levels will decrease and there will also be a significant decrease in healthcare costs for the

company and its employees. Between the creation of the company Kickboxing Group and all of

the new holistic health activities incorporated into the staff meetings, Unknown Corporation is

on their way to a happier, healthier, and more productive workplace.

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References

Baker A. (2017) The History of Cardio Kickboxing. Retrieved on Healthfully.com.

Copyright 2017 Leaf Group Ltd.

Becic S. (April 29, 2015) Top Ten Health Benefits of Martial Arts. Health Fitness Revolution.

Retrieved: www.healthfitnessrevolution.com/top-10-health-benefits-martial-arts/

Bourgois, Charlier, Knaeps, Lefevre, Mertens, and Wijtzes. (2016) Independent

Associations between sedentary Time, Moderate to Vigorous Physical Activity,

Cardiorespiratory Fitness and Cardio-Metabolic Health. A cross sectional study

Copyright: Knaeps et. al. Creative Commons

Chaabene, Chamari, Cheour, Franchini, Miarka, and Slimani. (2017). Kickboxing review:

Anthropometric, psychophysiological, and activity profiles and injury epidemiology.

Biology of Sport. Vol 34 No 2. 2017; 34(2): 185-196

Cordero A, Dolores M, and Galve, E. (2014) Physical Exercise and Health. Department of

Cardiology Hospital University de San Juan de Alicante, Alicante, Spain. Published

By Elsevier Espana, S.L.U

Heid, B. (March 27, 2017) How Kickboxing Can Change Your Body and Your Life. Time

Magazine. Retrieved on: www.time.com/4712881/kickboxing-fitness-workout/

Lipowski, M. (2012) Level of Optimism and Health Behavior in Athletes. Department of

Health Psychology, Gdansk University of Physical Education and Sport. Gdansk, Poland

Na. (2017) Define: Health. The American Heritage Idioms Dictionary. Copyright @ 2002,
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2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company.

Na. (2017) Importance of Good Nutrition. Presidents Council on Fitness, Sports, & Nutrition

Retrieved: www.hhs.gov/fitness/eat-healthy/importance-of-good-nutrition/index.html

Na. (ND) web search define Social Health. www.study.com/academy/lesson/socialhealth

Na. (ND) Visual. Appendix C. Inbound vs Outbound. Advertising chart. Online google search.

Na. (2011) What About Personal Training and Small Group TrainingDont They Achieve The

Same Things? Lemills 2011. Online SlideShare visual. Appendix A.

Schulte B. (June 2, 2015) Health Experts Have Figured Out How Much Time You Should Sit

Each Day. The Washington Post. Retrieved: www.washingtonpost.com/news/wonk

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APPENDIX

APPENDIXA.
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APPENDIXB.
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APPENDIXC.
FlyerSample

Company &
Community
Health Event
All employees, family members, &
Members of the community are invited!
Learn about Kickboxing, Health, and Nutrition in a fun
Lots of Prizes and
and safe environment.
Free classes to give away!!
Employees should check out the company
Kickboxing Group sign up table. First 100
People to sign up get PRIZES!!!!
Company

Kickboxing
Group
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Donations Welcome: Contact the Health & Wellness

Team
HealthandWellnessTeam@Unknowncompany.com
APPENDIXD.

PostcardMailer

JOIN US!
Health and Wellness Event
TIME DATE LOCATION
Win PRIZES and Learn about Health,
Nutrition, & Kickboxing!

EMPLOYEESshouldcheck
outtheCompany
KickboxingGroupSignup
table.First100signupsget
PRIZES!

Contact Unknown Company Health and Wellness/ Health Living Team for more info.

HealthyLivingTeam@Unknowncompany.com HealthandwellnessTeam@unknowncompany.com
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APPENDIXE

Company
KICKBOXING
Group

APPENDIXF.
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the topic? or differing and summar 2. Described similar set of 2. Described similar or
Which detailed themes ized and or differing themes ideas differing themes
authors throughout the integrat throughout the without throughout the articles,
had similar articles ed articles which were a however they were not
and level not detailed particul detailed
different 3. Demonstrate work. ar
findings?) thoroughly how your 3. Somewhat focus. 3. Did not demonstrate
InTASC research and the data demonstrated how how your research and
1c,k; 5k; collected supports your research and the the data collected
9f; 10h
your stance on why data collected supports your stance on
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6b your healthy and supports your stance why your healthy and
NETS-T active school plan is on why your healthy active school plan is not
3a,d; 4a,c not only important and active school only important for hope
CEC for hope and plan is not only and engagement at your
EC2S1;
engagement at your important for hope school and in your
CC7K1;
EC7K1;C
school and in your and engagement at community, but ties to
C9K4;CC9 community, but ties your school and in academic success in
S8 to academic success your community, but your classroom as well.
in your classroom as ties to academic
well. success in your
classroom as well.
Practical 27-30 Points 23-26 19-22 Points 15-18 1-14 Points
Implicatio Points Points
ns and
Technolog
y infusion
Practical 1. Practical 1. 1. Practical 1. 1. Practical implications
Implicatio implications of your Practica implications are Practica are not discussed and
ns (Discuss event details l discussed but not at a l no details of the event
how the including your implicat particularly level or implicat are present.
findings teaching level and in ions are in a particular setting ions are
can or will
a particular setting discusse and many details of not 2. Contained 3 or fewer
later be
applied to are discussed d but your event are thoroug components of a
your thoroughly. A not missing. hly comprehensive school
teaching minimum of 6 topics related discusse program
setting) are applied. to a 2. Contained at least d and
InTASC particul 4-5 components of a only a 3. Contains little
1c,k; 5k; 2. Contains thorough ar comprehensive few discussion on which
9f; 10h discussion on how teachin school program; details programs/components
NAEYC each of the 6 g however, some of the of the are currently in place
6b program/components setting needed detail is event
NETS-T that are in place are or topic missing. are 4. Few
3a,d; 4a,c
organized, conducted, or present programs/components
CEC
EC2S1; and overseen or a certain 3. Most implemented include
CC7K1; detailed plan about details programs/component discussion on
EC7K1;C how each component are s implemented modifications for those
C9K4;CC9 can be added. missing. include discussion on with disabilities.
S8 modifications for
3. All those with 5. Technology infusion
programs/component disabilities. was not used.
s implemented
include discussion on 4. Technology
modifications for infusion was used but
those with it did not enhance the
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4. Contained
discussion on a
specific health
behavior highlighted
by the special event

5. Embedding
Technology as a
platform to enhance
your proposal
Conclusion 9-10 Points 7-8 5-6 Points 3-4 1-2 Points
Points Points
Conclusion Major issues support The The conclusions are Provide No conclusions are
ITASC and establish major not complete. s included.
1c,k; 5k; conclusions. issues opinion
9f; 10h are s, but
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summar not a
6b
NETS-T
ized summar
3a,d; 4a,c under y of
CEC conclusi findings
EC2S1; ons. .
CC7K1;
EC7K1;C
C9K4;CC9
S8
Writing 9-10 Points 7-8 5-6 Points 3-4 1-2 Points
and Points Points
Referencin
g Style
First Draft Detailed draft of all Detaile Detailed draft of Missing Incomplete (missing
of all sections of the paper d draft MOST sections with sections half of the
sections with appropriate of ALL some errors in or paper requirements) or
submitted content, headers, sections content covered, has completely missing
with
writing style, a with headings, writing regular paper.
changes
made
choice of technology some style and/or errors
integrating to embed the errors in references in APA 6.0 across
instructor assignment and content style. content
comments references in APA 6.0 covered covered
from the style. , ,
outline heading heading
s, s,
writing writing
style style
and/or and/or
referenc referenc
es in es in
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APA 6.0 APA 6.0
style. style.
Integration All comments from Most Some comments from Very No comments from
of instructor integrated comme instructor integrated few instructor integrated
instructor into final version. All nts from into final version. comme into final version. The
comments were highlighted in instruct Most were nts from changes were not
from first
yellow or highlighted in yellow instruct highlighted
draft
(Sub-
integrat or
Section of ed into integrat
Writing final ed into
and version. final
Referencin All version.
g) were Most
highligh were
ted in highligh
yellow ted in
yellow
Writing 1. Cover page 1. 1. Cover page 1. 1. Cover page not
and included, proper Cover included, some Cover included, major
referencing spelling and page grammatical errors page grammatical errors and
style grammar, all include and misspellings, not misspellings, many
(Sub-
references in APA 6.0 d, few some errors in include errors in referencing
Section of
Writing
style. Paper was gramma referencing style APA d, many style APA 6.0.
and appropriate length (at tical 6.0. gramma
Referencin least 5 pages) errors tical 2. Paper was too short
g) and 2. Paper was too errors for the topic (1-2 pages)
2. The file document misspell short for the topic (3- and
name contains ings, all 4 pages) misspell 3. The file document
Lastname.firstname.a referenc ings, name does not contain
ssignment#.course# es in 3. The file name some the
APA 6.0 somewhat contains errors in Lastname.firstname.ass
3. This rubric was style. the referenc ignment#.course#
added to the last page Lastname.firstname.a ing 4. This rubric was not
of the document 2. Paper ssignment#.course# style added to the document
submitted was APA submitted
appropr 4. This rubric was 6.0.
4. All sentences are iate added but not at the 5. Many sentences are
clear and well length end of the document 2. Paper not clear and
developed (at least submitted was too underdeveloped
5 pages) short
5. Proposals and 5. Most sentences are for the 6. Proposals and events
events are appropriate clear and well topic are not of appropriate
length with standard developed (1-2 length with larger than
margins, font, and pages) standard margins, font
size of text 6. Proposals and and size of text
events are mostly
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appropriate length
with standard
margins, font, and
size of text