In this episode, I will address why I believe the sit-ups portion of the Air Force Testing Requirement should be removed and be supplemented with a safer and more effective core exercise. I will be sharing studies and data collected that demonstrate how performing traditional sit-ups causes repetitive lumbar flexion, unnecessary mechanical loading to the spine and has the ability to accelerate back pain, and low back injuries. By removing this exercise from the Air Force Training doctrine it can help combat one of the leading injuries in the military, and improve the quality of life of our servicemembers.

In this episode, I will be discussing my evaluation of the effectiveness of faith-based physical activity interventions. This evaluation was inspired by the lack of physical activity and poor dietary habits of average Americans and how that translates to the current unhealthy status of the United States. The Christian church is also charged with the task of taking care of the community and those around them. Considering obesity and chronic illnesses are at an all-time high in the United States, a faith-based physical activity intervention is highly suggested. However, due to ramifications of typical interventions, how an intervention model could be modified into a full-time ministry and applied within a Christian church is examined.

In this episode, we will discuss comorbid diagnoses of pre-existent attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and traumatic brain injury (TBI) and its ability to increase the severity of symptoms and prolong the recovery process. A great number of symptoms overlap both conditions leading to significant lifetime disorder when ADHD and TBI are presented together. Other area's discussed within this episode are other underlying neurological mechanisms of ADHD that affect mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI): Symbol Digit Modalities Test (SDMT), the Trail Making Test, Part A and Part B; and the Digit Span (DS) when comparing control scores to test subject scores. Lastly, discussion on patients diagnosed with ADHD have experienced an increased rate of concussions, the most common subtype of TBI. This has been found common in pediatrics, athletes and has lifelong consequences. 

In this episode, I will be bringing awareness towards the African American population on how they are genetically predisposed to cardiovascular disease and underseen in the healthcare field. I will be discussing some of the main risk factors that are more prevalent in African Americans such as hypertension, obesity, low socioeconomic status, and genetics. Research in this population has lacked globally, especially in CVD. As for future research, ways to prevent the onset of risk factors and improve them are provided. The talk about the unfair treatment of African Americans in the healthcare field is still an ongoing problem today which I will bring light too and suggest that future research should be done within the healthcare field on why this population is discriminated against.

This episode analyzes the various effects of caffeine intake on both anaerobic and aerobic exercise performances. In addition to this analysis, the episode will also collectively address the legal limits, ethical considerations, side effects, and benefits of caffeine intake in correlation to exercise as well as provide insight on what caffeine consumption would look like in a clinical implication and a perspective on the substance's relationship to Christian faith. Previous research conducted on caffeine intake provides plentiful information on this topic, however, further research is still needed to deduce more validity in the overall data, specifically regarding the effects of caffeine on anaerobic and aerobic performances. The many sources referenced from within this paper are included to provide the readers, coaches, and athletes a greater understanding of not only the ergogenic effects of caffeine intake on exercise performance and competition but to also encourage the audience toward using caffeine to aid in performance while remaining within legal parameters.

In this episode, I will be discussing the main components of my literature review and proposing a hypothetical solution. Each component will tie into the problem statement of missional needs and preparation. Through nutrition, physical,emotional and spiritual health resources, there can be a change in the preparation and longevity of a missionary’s journey

This episode will investigate the relationship between a player and coach and its influence on performance success. The importance of the player-coach relationship is stressed by looking at how players develop socially and psychologically while playing under a coach. A coach can influence their players negatively or positively and it is important to attempt and create a positive environment by fostering communication, healthy criticism, trust, and providing athletes with life skills. While coaches may affect their players within the arena of sports, a coach can have an even greater impact on their players beyond their sports careers and can help shape their entire life. Many studies have been performed on this topic yielding countless implications and ideas for future research in this area.