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The Sword, February 2024
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News: All-Women City Council Makes A Mark in Minnesota (and American) History Three Dead in Cloquet Hotel Because of shooter Record-Breaking Temps in 2023: Why is This Happening and What Can We Do?
Opinion: The Real Reason for Grand Avenue\u27s Store Closures CSP Spring Break Staycations The Male Lonelieness Epidemic is Mostly a Myth CSP Needs to be Actively Inclusive Why anti-LGBTQ rhetoric needs to be removed Black History At CSP
Arts & Variety: The Commercialization of Valentine\u27s Day: An Excellent Excuse to Eat Good Food Budget-Friendly Twin Cities Valentine\u27s Activities February Astrology May December , A Satire That Seems to Have Missed the Poin
Improving Police Officer Recruiting, Retention, and Job Satisfaction
Get PDFThis Capstone paper covered the topics of police officer recruiting, retention, and job satisfaction. It detailed current issues surrounding these topics, and promoted actionable and evidence-based changes to improve those issues. Topics were analyzed through administrative, ethical, and legal and legislative lens views. These proposed measures served as confirmation that current concerning trends can be mitigated, if not reversed, with thoughtful and thorough actions by police administrators and frontline employees alike
Exploring the Impact of Non-Cognitive Training on Students Throughout a DPT Curriculum
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Background: Non-cognitive skills have been found to support academic and professional success in physical therapy and other health professions.2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 15, 16 There is little to no data on how physical therapy education programs teach and enhance non-cognitive skills of their students.
Purpose: This study aimed to explore student’s self-perception of non-cognitive skills and the impact on students when non-cognitive training is purposefully embedded into a DPT program curriculum.
Hypothesis: Students place high value on non-cognitive skills and experience a positive impact from non-cognitive training.14,21 It is anticipated these skills translate to both the academic and clinical environments.11,12,14
Methods
Participants: there were 101 total participants from Concordia Saint Paul’s DPT program. Students from each cohort were represented and actively participated in the Charlie Life and Leadership Academy (CLAA) training modules during multiple semesters of the program.
Tests and Measures: Focus group interviews Online Google Forms Survey Quantitative data obtained from learning management software
Data Analysis: data was analyzed using mixed methods. Qualitative -Quirkos software utilized for theme analysis and sorting Quantitative -Microsoft Excel utilized for data analysis and descriptive statistics
Results Qualitative Results: Roughly 84%, reported that they learned from and found personal and professional value in completing the Charlie Leadership Academy modules. Students found three modules beneficial: Failing Faster and Better, Optimize your Energy and Maximizing Time. A display of the modules most mentioned in the focus group sessions can be found below. Qualitative Results: Many student groups reported their overall experience was positively influenced by the intentional timing of module delivery as well as the provision of student discussion groups following module completion
Conclusion This is one of the first studies to research the student perception on the value of non-cognitive traits and how non-cognitive training throughout a DPT graduate-level educational program impacted them as a student. Non-cognitive traits were found to be indicative of success following a professional education program.4 From the results of this study, it is evident that CSP DPT students find life, clinical, and school-related value and relevance in their program’s intentional implication of non-cognitive training. Including non-cognitive training within the curriculum on topics such as resilience, failure, and effective communication, when done correctly, can benefit students personally and professionally.
Clinical Relevance
Non-Cognitive training can result in: More effective communication Improved resilience to burn out More productive responses to failur
The Impact of Incorporating 60 Minutes of Moderate-Intensity Exercise Daily, During Scheduled School Hours, on the Mental Health Symptoms of Children and Adolescents.
No full textThere is strong evidence to push the narrative that children enrolled in education should be receiving a minimum of 60 minutes of exercise every day. The negative impacts of poorly managed mental health can affect how children think, feel, and act and also plays a role in how children handle stress, relate to others, and make healthy choices. Mental disorders range from a variety of diagnoses that may consist of schizophrenia, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), depression, anxiety, and conduct disorder, and lead to substance abuse and dependence. There are various activities (walking, running, and playing) that are proven to be beneficial as a means of reducing the symptoms of disordered mental health. The use of physical activity as an aid is not only beneficial to reducing the symptoms associated with mental health but also aids in their continued development.
The participants of this study will consist of both males and females and will be randomly selected from one classroom at each grade level of individuals that attend elementary (kindergarten- fifth-grade), middle (sixth-eighth grade), and high school (ninth- twelfth grade). Throughout this experiment, the 9-item Positive Mental Health Scale (PMH-scale) will be used along with storybook reading as quick assessment instruments to assess the mental health of the individuals involved. Throughout a child’s life, there is a significant number of days dedicated to and spent at school. To promote healthy development, engagement in exercise is crucial for children and adolescents. Therefore, there should be enough time dedicated to allow engagement in exercise in the academic schedule daily
EXPLORING THE ROLE OF COGNITIVE PREDICTORS IN MASTERING EMG- CONTROLLED PROSTHESES POST TMR SURGERY IN PERSONS WITH TRANSRADIAL AMPUTATIONS
No full textObjective: This research proposal aims to investigate the role of cognitive predictors—including attention, memory, spatial awareness, and executive function—in the mastery of EMG- controlled prostheses following Targeted Muscle Reinnervation (TMR) surgery. The study seeks to identify cognitive predictors that contribute to successful prosthetic control, which could inform tailored rehabilitation and training protocols.
Methods: A case-control design will be employed involving 30 participants who have undergone TMR surgery and have been fitted with trans-radial EMG-controlled prostheses. Participants will be divided into two groups: those who have successfully mastered their prostheses (cases) and those who have not (controls). Mastery will be evaluated through clinical evaluations, functional assessments, and user experience surveys. Cognitive functions will be assessed using the Trail Making Test (TMT), Box and Blocks Test (BBT), and the Mental Rotation Test (MRT). Statistical analyses will include t-tests to compare the two groups and regression analyses to identify the predictive value of various cognitive functions.
Significance: By elucidating the cognitive factors that influence prosthetic mastery, this study aims to enhance clinical outcomes for individuals using EMG-controlled prostheses. Improved understanding of these relationships could lead to more effective, customized training programs that accelerate proficiency and increase satisfaction among prosthetic users. The findings will also inform the design of future prosthetic devices, making them more user-friendly and aligned with the cognitive capabilities of their users.
Keywords: Cognitive predictors, EMG-controlled prostheses, Targeted Muscle Reinnervation, prosthetic mastery, rehabilitation
How Pets Impact Physical Activity Within Youth
No full textAnimals and pets play an important role in many family households. In some cases, pet ownership is thought to improve physical activity in adults. There are many ways to increase exercise and live a healthy lifestyle. A family’s lifestyle influences the habits of their children. There has been limited research done on how pet ownership could affect physical activity in youth. With the rising rates of obesity and sedentary lifestyle in youth, the comparison of physical activity and pet ownership could be a lens researchers can look through. The objective of this thesis is to measure the number of steps taken daily and how it relates to pet ownership. The larger number of steps increases the levels of physical activity in a daily count. Ten student participants in the middle age range were chosen to participate in the study. Each student wore a pedometer to track steps taken and data was collected at the end of each day through a online survey format. Standard division and t scores were analyzed. Groups analyzed were student participants with pet ownership and student participants without pet ownership
The Best Approach to Weight Loss: Medical Versus Traditional
No full textMedical weight loss is becoming increasingly popular throughout the United States. Celebrities are crediting weight loss medication as to why they look the way they do. Because of the appeal, more and more people are looking for a quick and easy approach to losing weight. With medical weight loss becoming so popular, it is important to consider whether it is a good approach. This study investigates which approach is best, medical weight loss, or a more traditional approach of eating in a calorie deficit with a well-balanced diet. This study will have participants split into three different groups: only medical weight loss, a combination of medication, and eating a caloric deficit diet with pre-packaged well-balanced meals, and a group only eating a caloric deficit diet with pre-packaged well-balanced meals. They will attend a weekly meeting to receive the pre-packaged meals (if needed) and use the InBody scan to receive their weight, BMI, body fat percentage, and skeletal muscle mass. They will do this for 12 weeks. After they have completed the 12 weeks, they will do one final InBody scan four weeks later to see how they have maintained their weight. This study aims to help people make a more educated decision on which path they would like to take with weight loss, giving a deeper understanding of the impact of weight loss medication compared to eating a caloric deficit with a well-balanced diet
Minnesota Twins Professional Industry Experience
No full textThe Professional Industry Experience was an eight-week course with Concordia St. Paul and the Minnesota Twins. The goal of the experience was to network with different departments and understand what the professional sports industry is about. Over the eight weeks at Target Field, various presidents, executives, and managers came to give insight into their line of work and what they do to further the organization. With the speakers, there were experiences that students in the class could sign up for. These experiences ranged from shadowing guest services and security to meeting with various departments and gaining knowledge about their department. Between the classroom and additional experiences, the goal was to gain professional experience with a sporting organization and apply it to future endeavors. The outcome of the eight weeks was excellent knowledge of the workings of a professional sports organization that continually strives to entertain its fans and city
Teacher Development- Going Beyond Conventional to a Collaborative Approach
Get PDFProfessional development (PD) is a foundation of growth for K-12 educators. PD is the mechanism that allows teachers to improve their teaching by learning new materials or strategies. Teacher learning is essential in providing students with a high-quality education. Not all PD models are equal or designed the same way. There are many types of PD, and some models significantly impact teacher motivation, effectiveness, and student outcomes. Teachers expressed that traditional methods of PD were not meeting their needs and that a more collaborative approach would provide more opportunities for professional growth. Studies indicated that while a moderate amount of PD positively affected teacher performance, there were vital components of PD that yielded the most positive results. After reviewing results from qualitative and quantitative studies, the most effective PD models included aspects of active learning that utilized adult learning theory, offered support through collaboration, modeled effective teaching practices, provided sustained coaching support, and offered opportunities for feedback and reflection. Further quantitative research is needed in longitudinal studies with larger sample sizes. This research will help determine if PD models are successful and if school districts use PD models that meet federal funding requirements
Culturally and Linguistically Responsive Teaching in K-12 Education
Get PDFStudents of color have been historically underserved and underrepresented in the education system due to bias. To combat said racist system, teachers need guidance on how to teach their students of color in an equitable way. Every student deserves the chance to succeed. This paper synthesized multiple researchers’ findings over the effects of culturally and linguistically responsive teaching (CLRT) on students of color via qualitative, quantitative, and mixed-method studies. The findings concluded that CLRT was beneficial to students and would increase their academic achievement via improving their mental health, engagement, behavior, and literacy. A cyclical correlation was found between all four terms; for example, if CLRT improved a student’s mental health, then it would also improve their behavior in class. This was in large part due to the comfortability, self-efficacy, engagement, and interest in the class the student held after CLRT strategies were employed in the class. Despite the positive conclusions, many of the researchers stated a need for more testing on a larger scope and scale to ensure the accuracy of their results