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Question discussion #1 and #2 answered: define achievement motivation, and select a real life example (different from your classmates) that illustrates how this characteristic influences an individual's behavior to achieve.

Discussion #1 Hello Class, Achievement motivation is an individuals desire to excel in a specific goal set forth. This desire may be driven by internal success as well as external incentives by accomplishing said goal. Internal factors may be for self-accomplishment and pure enjoyment of a sport. Others may look for external factors such a social acceptance and material rewards. The real life example I have chosen to discuss is my 14 year old son who is an amateur boxer. He has participated in martial arts for 5 years now. When he first began, he had the self-awareness that his skills were that of a beginner but was looking forward to improving his skills. With this goal in mind, he trained three times a week. Through his determination to improve the coaches began to tell him they see the improvements he has made. These external affirmations gave him a sense of accomplishment which drove him to focus even more. When given the opportunity to possibly join the boxing team he made this his new goal. He decided to train 6 days a week so that he can make the team. With dedication to excel he continued improve his skills and eventually made the team. This achievement was driven by his internal desire in becoming a better boxer as well as an external reward of becoming a member of the team. His achievement motivation has been a balance between intrinsic and extrinsic motivation factors.

Discussion #2 Achievement motivation in terms of simplicity is the thrill of victory versus the agony of defeat. This can also be much more complicated. There are a lot of people in the world who don't have this kind of mindset. Some are okay with not being competitive. I will talk about an example that truly requires thrill verse agony. My example of this is war. To me this type of achievement motivation falls under the trait centered view. I am not referring to those who were in Iraq on a base doing BOB work. I am specifically talking about those of us who did OTW Opps. When you are faced with life and death situations you take your internal drive and decide it will be them not me going home in a casket. It is the mindset of I WILL COME HOME! We all joined the military with one of the guidelines to building motivation. Overall, the want was to change our life for the better. That was a motivational achievement to complete boot camp, receiving the EGA, or Coin, or Tab. Once we deployed our motivation changed. We became a different person, and it was no longer about being proud. It was about what we learned and how to complete the task at hand. For many of us that task we to come home alive. We did what it took and achieved the goal.

Question discussion #3 and #4 answered: Assume one of the following positions and analyze the stability of each. How do the BOS and location of the COG in each posture change? What effects do the BOS and COG have on each other?

Discussion #3

Bear with me because this is definitely the first time I doa forum in this thread format! I actually wanted to touch base on physical attributes in regards to base of stability and center of gravity. I actually tested this in my programming for today. I know in weightlifting we have tools that allow full range of motion. I use weight lifting shoes because I struggle with mobility in the ankles when performing the squat. Now with wearing regular flat shoes, my center of gravity is still thrown off because although that base of support is large, the points of contact of the feet do not allow me to be stable. For the purpose of your response Becca, I am 5'4. Fun little tidbit here, I had to perform two types of overhead squats today. Programming required the first 3 sets with weights being hung by pull up bands on each side. The purpose of this is to force stabilization in the core lats and shoulders because you cannot control where these weights go unless they're fixed on the shaft of the barbell and secured with a barbell collar. Mind you the the goal is to maintain your COG and BOS low and to the ground for this movement as you would loading the barbell normally. Its a tricky movement and I thought it would be a fun share for this topic!

Discussion #4

There have been studies showing impaired stability with neurological patients. To answer your question, the muscles may vary depending on what stance is being displayed. If a person has a wider stance it may work the inside of your thigh and glutes. A more narrow stance may increase quadricep muscles and will lesson the involvement of hip muscles. I person may have issues with stability if muscles around the hip are weak and try to use a wider stance. Another thing to look at is all the joints with these muscle groups. In the eccentric phase or lowering phase we use hip and knee flexion as well as ankle dorsiflexion and in the concentric phase of lifting phase we use hip and knee extension with ankle plantarflexion. Weak joints could also play a factor in creating instability.

Question discussion #5 and #6 answered: Identify and Explain the Primary Metabolic/Energy System for the Chosen Activity. Consider why this is the primary means of energy production during this activity.

Discussion #5 Hello all, I chose Cycling on a stationary bike because this is one of the activities I do on a regular basis. The primary means of energy production is the aerobic energy system because it provides the most ATP for the body and produces ATP from oxygen and glucose or fatty acids. The factors that influence the use of the aerobic energy system is the fact that you can cycle for long periods of time, long distances, different thresholds and different resistances and you need an energy system that can handle that duration. Aerobic energy system is the one that takes the longest time to produce ATP because it is using oxygen. Using this process fewer ATP are yielded during the beginning of stationary cycling, but by the time you are finished cycling the ATP will have increased the total percentage of energy. The major source of fuel for the aerobic system is oxygen mainly though it does use glucose or fatty acids if it needs to. For this system it is not easy to fatigue because it is a slower system than the other two which causes less of a back up when creating ATP. For example, if the primary system was anaerobic then you would become tired and fatigue quicker because it is increasing the lactate rate throughout your body. Anaerobic energy system takes glucose and turns it into ATP and used for exercises that are a shorter amount of time like running the bases of a baseball or softball field. It is said to have an energy range before fatigue for about 30 seconds to 3 minutes. For Phosphagen energy system, this uses phosphates to createATP and usually is the quickest way to createATP. This one last from 1-30 seconds without causing fatigue. Activities that would be use this as a primary would be like sprints or weight lifting.

Discussion #6

Hello all, I will be discussing your traditional weight lifting and not to be confused with crossfit, powerlifting or bodybuilding. I planned on discussing long distance running but someone already beat me to the punch and that's ok lol. I chose traditional weight lifting because 5 days a week, I am in the gym doing my cardio (running) and weight lifting, just to keep a healthy heart. Weight lifting is considered an anaerobic exercise (does not require immediate oxygen) but the way I exercise, I am able to make it an aerobic exercise. The Glycolytic System (glycolysis) is primarily used for exercises that last anywhere from 30 seconds to 2 minutes (Karp, 2021), i.e. lifting weights for a certain amount of reps and having time in between sets. 2 usable molecules of ATP are yielded due to the glucose being broken due to pyruvate. The major energy source is provided by carbohydrates, in either blood glucose form or muscle glycogen storage. It is not easy to fatigue because the resynthesis of ATP occurs at a rapid speed at the onset of the exercise. Comparatively speaking, the Phosphagen system requires power and expends ATP at a rapid rate, therefore fatigues fairly quickly (Karp, 2021).

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