1. Taylor Cox High School Life Skills 6 th Block

2. While playing competitive sports, I have to be in top condition to prevent injuries and to prevent fatigue. I want to work my hardest in physical therapy to prevent myself from getting surgery and later injuries involving my knees.

3. By March 31st, I will improve my activity levels by participating in T25, running on the treadmill, doing Physical Therapy, or playing soccer 3 days a week. Also, I plan to drink at least 6 bottles of water a day to stay hydrated.

4. Who: Myself What: T25, PT, soccer, etc. 6 bottles of water When: 3 days a week Where: At my house, Cincinnati Sports Medicine, Town and Country, etc. How: Helping my knee recover, get in shape for soccer

5. I have accomplished many things. I have gotten in shape and was actually the most conditioned person on my club team. I have also decreased my chances of getting surgery on my knees. Instead of losing weight, I have gained more muscle in my quads so that my knee caps stay in place.

6. My most successful part of this process was that I gained self-confidence and challenged myself to work as hard as I possibly can. I pushed myself to my limit. I didn’t worry about my performance being perfect in other’s eyes. I gave the perfect effort in everything I did. If I repeated this process, I would like to challenge myself again and “up it” to 6 days a week.

7. 1-12: Ran 3 miles, 6 bottles 1-13: Ran 2 miles, T25, 7 bottles 1-15: T25 abs, 1 mile, 6 bottles 1-16: 2 miles, 6 bottles 1-17: 2 miles, 8 bottles 1-18: Indoor soccer, 6.5 bottles 1-22: Indoor soccer, 6 bottles 1-25: Running practice, 9 bottles 1-28: 30 minute treadmill, 6 1-29: Indoor game, 6 bottles 1-30: T25, 5 bottles 1-31: Treadmill weights, 6 bottles 2-3: Soccer game, 7 bottles 2-4: weight practice, 6 2-7: soccer game and practice, 6 2-9: Soccer practice 2-10: Running practice, 6 2-11: Soccer game, 7 2-14: Soccer game, weights, 6.5 2-16: Running practice, 6 2-19: T25, running, 7 2-21: Running practice, game, 7 2-23: weights, 6 2-26: weights, PT, 5.5 3-1: PT, 7 3-4: PT, 6 3-5: PT, 7 3-7: PT, 6 3-9: PT, 6 3-11: PT, 5 3-14: PT, 6 3-17: PT, 6 3-19: PT, 6.5 3-21: PT, 6 3-24: PT, 6 3-27: PT, 7 3-29: PT, 6 3-30: PT, 6 4-1: PT, 6

8. Throughout this process, I’ve learned about how much water impacts my performance. It ensures that I will have enough energy to continue to run the 7 miles on early morning practices, or whatever else our coaches have planned for us. I would do this again to gain confidence and improve my conditioning. One bad point about this project was that I got hurt and I am not allowed to run and practice. So because of this, I have had to work around my injury and continue. One good thing was that I found different ways to complete this project, no matter the circumstances. This project was a good one, and I would encourage others to challenge themselves like I did. I don’t think I should’ve chosen a different task to do because this is such an important part in my life.