All day I was excited for 252 class! All because one of my favorite fellow TR students was presenting on one of my favorite activities, HULA HOOPING! We began the class learning about the purpose and the benefits of hula hooping. One of the videos was: The Hooping Life: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CBaWPTCzhM4 which explained that hula hooping is a revolution that anyone and everyone can join. It pumped me up to get to making our OWN hula hoops! We used piping and connectors to create the shape and then colored duct tape to personalize each one of the hoops. My hoop was green, yellow and white for the packers. I wish there had been other colors to choose from but I liked how mine ended turning out with what we had! Lastly, we took the finished hoops out for a spin in the courtyard. Stephen and Ally led us through some hooping activities and we even made a competition out of it at the end.
What you learned from the activities that will help your professional development?
Through my professional experience with Occupational Therapy, I have seen hula hooping in a therapeutic setting. However, this program opened my eyes to the ENDLESS possibilities and potential populations. I believe that therapeutic hooping is best implemented through TR. This is because TR allows us to address the physical, social, emotional, and spiritual aspects of the individual. Hula hooping has benefits such as cardio/fitness of the dance and use of hips/abdominals. The hoop itself spinning on your torso requires a comfort level of physical touch that may help look at self confidence, self esteem and self image. Hooping can be done alone or in a group! It is a holistic approach that is unique and unmatched.
What you learned about myself this week?
I got a burst of refreshment of how much I enjoy and loveee hula hooping. It was a childhood favorite activity and have always been known for my skill with hooping. I was always the one jumping in to compete for the "longest" hula hooper! It's been awhile since I have picked up a hula hoop, however, after this presentation I have learned to look at it in a whole new light. I can honestly see myself hooping for fitness and fun!
What you did to "strive for excellence" during that class?
I strove for excellence during the class by really thinking of what I could do with this activity. It got the gears started turning for different populations. Immediately, it got me thinking that maybe we need a Hula Hooping Club on campus! It will defintely be something I will look into! I can see it now! I had a blast with hula hooping and I thank both Ally and Stephen for their enthusiasm for sharing this wonderful opportunity to make our own hoops!
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