Can I just vent for a sec?

[pixie9]

Ok, so I'm in a program to get my master's in exercise science. It's a year long cohort so basically I'm busting my @ss to keep up with the work. Because this program is tied into the NASM personal training program, I am required to get certified through them (even though I'm already certified through ACE). So, as part of this personal training class, I had to put myself through fitness assessment. Fair enough. Part of the assessment was to evaluate a client (myself in this case) doing a overhead squat (squat with arms overhead as if you're holding a bar), and a single leg squat. I had DH assess me (who is a strength and conditioning coach and has his doctorate in physical therapy). I had no compensations during the overhead squat (meaning that my knees didn't buckle, no problems), so I didn't record any. The instructor TOOK OFF POINTS because I didn't record any compensations!! In the grading rubrik he even made a point to question my assessments and why I didn't have compensations marked!!! Basically, I got a B on my mid term project because I know how to squat correctly!!! I'm just furious about this.

OK done. Thanks for listening!
Carolyn

 

[Miss Lee]

Carolyn, why don't you demonstrate your perfect squat and then watch his jaw drop. I'm serious -- I would contest the grade!

 

[TeTe]

That bites. Can you demonstrate in front of him how it's done?

 

[TeTe]

Michele,

Have I told you that I think you have a brilliant mind?

 

[pixie9]

Hi ladies. Unfortunately this is an online class so no, I can't demonstrate in front of him. UHHHHHH!!!!

 

[Gayle]

Carolyn,

Do you get to evaluate this instructor at the end of the course? I'd definitely mention this in there if you do.

 

[pixie9]

Right there with ya Gayle! I'm just counting down the weeks now}( }( }(

 

[pixiesis]

I'm sorry that your teacher is an idiot. I don't get it, does he think that it's impossible to do a perfect squat??? That's completely stupid.

I think you need to drink some tea and pet Mr. Bee to calm down. Otherwise you'll never get to sleep and you won't be feeling up to CTX Kickbox tomorrow!

Here's a thought: if you get graded down for being in great shape, I guess you should be proud of your B (in theory).

Amy

 

[pixie9]

Thanks for responding Amy. I actually feel much better now. Especially since I emailed my instructor about it}(
I probably shouldn't have vented here but oh well. Yes, CTX Kickbox. Can't WAIT for that! I know you feel the same. How was push pull today?