Service Learning Team Reflection

Our first SMART goal was to increase the sets or repetitions for the participants each session, but it unfortunately was not achieved. We noticed they were bored with the repetitiveness of the same routine, which brought us to devise a plan to get them better motivated. Instead of traditional weightlifting and cardio, we implemented sports equipment, such as soccer balls, volleyballs, and kickballs, and changed the workout routine a bit. Once we changed it and made a new SMART goal, we measured the progress by making sure the participants were actively motivated for at least thirty minutes of the session. We started with making sure they could stay active for fifteen minutes, and then the next session for twenty minutes, until we reached our goal of thirty minutes. Each week we saw an increase in their motivation and performance after we gave them encouraging remarks for their accomplishments in games that we took part in as well, like
It may sound cliché, but as John Maxwell says, “it takes teamwork to make a dream work”. Each member of the team was responsible for bringing in positive energy and engaging their clients in different upbeat, physical activities. We learned to set a good example to others and guide them on a road to a healthier lifestyle through hard work, motivation, and fun. We took what we learned in the classroom and utilized our knowledge in the “real world.” For example, we made professional boundaries and put the client first in our care. We took the time to form a relationship with our clients to help them feel comfortable and show that we care for their overall well-being. We learned that the amount of effort you put into helping these clients, the better experience it is for them. This was a project where what you put in is what you will get out of it, and as future health care providers, this was an experience that we will never