Science Fair Proposal

1. If the human body under goes some sort of shock, then its heart rate and blood pressure will go up.
2. Dependent: Heart rate and blood pressure
Independent: The initial shock
Control: How the shock is applied
3. There isn't really a direct connection between the experiment and my topic other than the fact that my topic is boxing and my experiment has a connection with being punched in boxing.
4. I'll gather at least 22 people. I'll have them sit on a stool or chair. Then I'll hook the subject up to a sphygmomanometer and a heart rate monitor(or something like that) and tell them to relax. I'll record the "relaxed" values on the two monitors. Then I'll apply the initial shock, which is to make them almost fall backwards. Then record the "shocked" values on the monitors.
5. Physiology

Self Reflection

1. P, because I haven't really been doing anything above and beyond. I've only been doing what I've been told to do and I haven't missed any assignments.
2. I think one of the things I've done well was improving my defense in sparring, because I've been working on improving it and I've finally polished it up.
3. I would like to improve my stamina because I've only been able to last for about two minutes without being tired and that's not good enough.

Science Fair Proposal

1. The brutality of a professional boxing match is directly proportional to the amount of people that watch the match.
2.  Dependent: Amount of people that watch
    Independent: Brutality of the match
    Control: Number of fights shown
3. The connection between my science fair project and and my EQ is that they both pertain to finding out what makes boxing attractive and how to attract more viewers. 
4. I will have 5 identical computers and line them up side by side. Each computer will display 5 different fights. Then I'll ask 22 people, one at a time, to choose the least interesting fight then eliminate the selected fight and ask them to choose the next least interesting fight and continue that until one fight is left. I'll also randomize the line-up of the fights to prevent bias toward the middle. 
5. Behavioral Science

What I've Learned So Far

1. I've learned how to effectively feint and follow up with a right cross. 
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3. The main part of my research that helped me accomplish this was my service learning. It gave me the time to practice the move on a bag and on a person while sparring. 

Independent Component 1 Plan Approval

1. What I plan to do for my independent component is to take an introductory business class at Citrus College during the winter quarter. 
2. There are fifty-four lecture hours in the class, there should be more than enough time to meet the required thirty hours. 
3. This independent study relates to my EQ because it talks about how to be remembered and having business skills is a vital asset to get my name out and to negotiate with sponsors. 

Defining the Essential Question

1. What is the best way for a boxer to be remembered by future generations of boxers?
2. Define:  Remembered: I mean remembered as in to be talked about and used as an example as an ideal boxer by trainers as far as five decades into the future or more.
   Future generations of boxers: Future generations of boxers are people of all ages that take up boxing. Typically people several decades into the future that would use you as an inspiration to be a better fighter.
3. Having a distinct style in your fighting technique that attracts a crowd and still wins the fight.                             Setting either high number of wins to a low number of loss ratio or number of knockout win records, mainly in the heavyweight division.                                                                                                           Box against world famous boxers to get you name out and establish a fan base. 
4. My most important source was the biography of Sugar Ray Robinson because he is the ideal example of a boxer that is still remembered today. He was considered the best of all time, so looking at what made him great really help develop some answers. 

Second Interview Questions

1. What inspired you want to pursue a career in boxing?
2. How did you start your business and what did you go through?
3. Who is your favorite boxer and did he/she have anything to do with your career choice?
4. How long did it take to get to where you are now?
5. Did you always want to do something in boxing ever since you were a child?

Presentation Reflection

1. My first interview didn't really affect my presentation. My interview was more about the reasons why people should box, how does it benefit someone, and to find more resources for myself. Whereas my presentation was solely about different types of equipment, their purpose, and cost. Even though the interview didn't really influence the presentation this time, I can now incorporate the interview with the presentation next time. 
2. The thing that stood out about my presentation was the fact that I didn't thank my audience. It stood out to me because it was an amateur mistake that shouldn't have happened. I knew it was happening and it felt wrong, but I did it anyway. It won't happen again.
3. Making the presentation under five minutes was tough. I had so much to talk about, but I was forced to speed through it. I couldn't even check for understanding effectively. 

Senior Project Presentation 1

Objective: Students will learn the name, purpose, how it can be used and cost of the most essential pieces of equipment in an effective boxing workout.
Procedure:

1. Introduction. Ask the audience what equipment they know.
2. Pass out a flier with pictures of the equipment I'm going to talk about. 
3. Go down the list and explain what each item does, how to use it, and how much it costs. 
4. Call on random people and ask the selected person what the item does, how to use it, and how much it costs.
5. Then end the presentation

Check for Understanding: I'm going to pass out fliers with numbered pictures of the items. Then I'll call on random people, give them a number and have them tell me the name, purpose, and cost of the item.

Resources/Materials: Around 30 sheets of fliers with numbered pictures of the pieces of equipment I'm going to talk about.

Interview Check

1. I'm will be interviewing a past student of my trainer. He first learned boxing from his grandfather that was a boxer in the 1920s, then he came here and learned boxing from my current trainer. Now he owns a gym and teaches boxing. His kids are also learning boxing and are training to get into the Olympics. I want to interview him because I think it would be interesting to talk to someone that learned boxing in a nontraditional way and used it to make living.
2. Additional questions 

• How did you gain an interest in boxing?
• Who did you admire when you were boxing?
• Where did you go to learn more about boxing?
• What did you read, watch, or listen to learn more about boxing?
• Would you recommend boxing as a possible career choice? Why or why not?

Senior Project Topic

My topic is boxing. I chose this topic because this is one of the few things I actually enjoy doing. In the past, I've been a boy scout, taken aikido and karate, drawing, and chess, none of these things appealed to me as much as boxing. After studying the topic all year, I hope to achieve a means of effective self-defense and a possible career path, no matter how far off that chance is.