Math, Science or Fitness? Which will you Choose? by Lauren

Math, Science or Fitness? Which will you Choose? by Lauren - August 2017 Scholarship Essay

Most people would say that if they were a college professor, they would choose to teach a basic class such as Math, English, Science or even a foreign language; however, to me those are very normal and expected classes. I would want to teach something out of the box that has nothing to do with school but everything to do with you as an individual. Therefore, if I was a college professor, I would choose to teach a Fitness Instruction class.
I would teach a Fitness class because I have been an athlete for a large portion of my life. I enjoy working out and living a healthy lifestyle and I think that it would be a cool opportunity to share that lifestyle with others. Many people take for granted their ability to run, lift weights, and exercise in general which is sad because in many places other people do not have those opportunities.
I believe that a fitness instruction class would be incredibly beneficial on a college campus to help students, faculty and staff get the best out of their day. I have found that including some form of workout regimen into my daily activity boosts my confidence and gives me more energy, so I feel that if I can help provide that same feeling to other people around me I'm helping jump-start their day and maybe even their lives.
Fitness not only has mental and emotional benefits but also physical benefits too. Studies have shown that people who workout regularly have better cardiovascular health and decreased chances of diseases such as diabetes, atherosclerosis and in some cases asthma. I would love to teach a class to people to help them better understand the benefits of having an active lifestyle and why it is important whether that is from walking 3-5 times a week for 30 minutes or lifting weights with intense cardio 3 times a week for 20 minutes.
So, if I had the opportunity to be a college professor, this is what I would choose to teach. I would teach Fitness Instruction classes to help others around me better their lifestyle. It's a little different than most I'm sure, but it seems like such a fun course to teach because it is interactive, enjoyable and never the same.