Made2move Sean Dennehy by Sean Dennehy https://padlet.com/seandccri/xqpvpln2pge0 Reflective diary en-us 2018-10-16 18:47:21 UTC 2025-11-12 20:06:01 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Prizecup.png Pod 3 (Made2Move class 1) seandccri https://padlet.com/seandccri/xqpvpln2pge0/wish/293547294 Our first Made2Move class consisted of a suitable warm up focusing on the muscle groups we would use throughout the session, circuits focusing both on core and aerobic fitness,these were done in two sets of 40seconds on, 30seconds off. For our cool down we were made aware that our participants had an interest in Yoga so one of our mentors  preformed Sun Salutations with them to finish.

The only issue we noticed from the first session was that both participants were highly capable when it came to fitness and our circuit. Although the participants did work up a sweat, they were still able to complete the circuit without too much difficulty. This came to us a pleasant surprise as when planning the session we anticipated a lower fitness level from the mentees. To combat this, we made sure the next class would contain advanced activities as well as having shorter rest time and longer time doing the exercise, i.e.) squats were not squat jumps and the timing changed to 60sec on, 20s off.


 
]]> 2018-10-16 18:47:21 UTC https://padlet.com/seandccri/xqpvpln2pge0/wish/293547294 Pod 3 (Made2Move class 2) seandccri https://padlet.com/seandccri/xqpvpln2pge0/wish/293547295 Our pod were excited for our second class as we felt that class 1 went very well. We had prepared a more difficult circuit for the participants this time and also were going to incorporate some partner based games in order to boost morale and relationships within the class. However on the evening none of the mentees showed up  so we were unable to go ahead with our plan. 

Personally I feel that venue we had for the classes (the electrical engineering building) was not suitable. There were restrictions on the activities one could in that space and the carpeted floor was not ideal. I feel now that the classes have been moved to the maradyke (studio 5 and the indoor running track) there will be an increase in the quality of the classes and the participants will feel that they are in a more suitable and professional environment. This reason, coupled with the fact that we have received 63 new members from first year maths science should lead to a huge increase in attendance and propel the club and its members forward. ]]> 2018-10-16 18:47:21 UTC https://padlet.com/seandccri/xqpvpln2pge0/wish/293547295 Second Screening seandccri https://padlet.com/seandccri/xqpvpln2pge0/wish/293547297 CLASS WEEK 4

In this class the new mentees from maths science were introduced to their mentors. 
This screening process worked much more efficiently as the paperwork was cut down to only the necessary survey/questionnaire.

I also thought that the level of intimidation for the mentees was greatly decreased since the last screening, they were paired up with their mentors much more quickly and because of the amount of mentees present and the use of a second mentor as a helper not many people were left idle .This allowed for greater levels of integration.

The only issue here was that the maths science were not aware of what was actually going on. Looking back now it was not suitable to select (almost force) mentees to join like this. 

The social distance between the mentees and mentors was too great here, some kind of relationship will have to be devloped first. ]]> 2018-10-16 18:47:21 UTC https://padlet.com/seandccri/xqpvpln2pge0/wish/293547297 Class Week 3 seandccri https://padlet.com/seandccri/xqpvpln2pge0/wish/293547299 In this class we discussed the possible obstacles preventing people from exercising. We went through a case study of a student named David which I thought was very applicable to my mentee. Issues like living away from home for the first time and social life/freedom are barriers that I feel may affect my mentee. To combat these barriers the first step was to find out my mentees timetable and identify the best possible times to fit in exercise. Along with this I reminded her the benefits and positives associated with exercise in order to keep up morale and motivation.]]> 2018-10-16 18:47:21 UTC https://padlet.com/seandccri/xqpvpln2pge0/wish/293547299 Mentee plan 2 seandccri https://padlet.com/seandccri/xqpvpln2pge0/wish/293547300 I discussed my first plan with Gillian and she suggested some slight changes to improve my plan. 

I researched classes in the mardyke and found times and classes that my mentee would be comfortable with. I also added in what intensity she should train at, which machines to use in the gym and what distances to cover. Finally I added in a small home workout for my mentee to complete on a Sunday.]]> 2018-10-16 18:47:21 UTC https://padlet.com/seandccri/xqpvpln2pge0/wish/293547300 Class Week 5 seandccri https://padlet.com/seandccri/xqpvpln2pge0/wish/293547301 This class was focused on how to properly motivate our mentees. I would put my mentee in the extristically motivated catogeory. This means she is not motivated purely by interest but Motivation is external for the person. PA is undertaken for reasons other than the interest in the activity itself (Mullan & Markland; Teixeira et al., 2012). This means that it will be up to me to properly motivate her to help her complete this programme and achieve maximal results.

To do this I will need to use positive comments when communicating with her and also prescribe tasks that are within her competency so she will receive a sense of satisfaction on completion.

If she is able to develop her levels of competency, autonomy and relatedness thorough out this programme this will hopefully improve her motivation to that of intrinsic motivation. Attaining intrinsic motivation would be a great result for my mentee as this potentially will lead to an overall increase in PA and lifelong healthy lifestyle]]> 2018-10-16 18:47:21 UTC https://padlet.com/seandccri/xqpvpln2pge0/wish/293547301 Plan alteration seandccri https://padlet.com/seandccri/xqpvpln2pge0/wish/293547303 After communicating with my mentee I was made aware that she could not take part in the camogie training that I prescribed in her weekly plan as her team have finished up for the year.

Luckily this week we received a masterclass from Wesley O' Brien in basic resistance training. After taking this class and writing up the programme I fell it will be ideally suited to my mentee.

I will send this programme on to my mentee and plan on meeting up with her early next week to do a full demonstration with her. ]]> 2018-10-16 18:47:21 UTC https://padlet.com/seandccri/xqpvpln2pge0/wish/293547303 Mentee plan 1 seandccri https://padlet.com/seandccri/xqpvpln2pge0/wish/293547305 This is the original plan that I created for my mentee. Her results were quite good in the screening test so felt she would be able for classes in the  mardyke. She also played camogie but stopped for her leaving cert so I will encourage her to re-join playing.

It is important for her to see exercise as a form of enjoyment rather that a task that needs doing, this will assist her in becoming intrinsically motivated.

I feel she has fallen out of camogie for a long time now and is maybe embarrassed to return, her involvement with Made2Move may see her gain back some physical confidence and join back a club where she will be surrounded by friends who will further progress her exercise journey. ]]> 2018-10-16 18:47:21 UTC https://padlet.com/seandccri/xqpvpln2pge0/wish/293547305 Mentee Meeting seandccri https://padlet.com/seandccri/xqpvpln2pge0/wish/293547306 Today I met up with my mentee in order to deliver to her the new resistance training programme that I prescribed to her. I went through this programmes with her step by step and also demonstrated the more difficult exercises.

We discussed how she was getting on so far and found out the following 
- She has been keeping physically active but not to the extent that I prescribed 
-The activities I gave her for her weekly plan are not being undertaken but close substitutes are ( she has attended Zumba classes instead of the "legs, tums and bums" )

Although she is not doing exactly what is asked of her I am still relatively pleased with my mentee up to now. Her taking the Zumba class is no issue at all as she enjoys it and this will help her in her search for intrinsic motivation.
 However she will need to increase her amount of activity undertaken, after our meeting today I felt that she understood this herself. She even told me she would go for a jog around the lough that very evening. 

Finishing up the meeting I inquired about her general well being and if there were any additional things she would like or need. I also made it clear to her that if she did encounter any issues to contact me.

The meeting concluded with a sense of positivity both in me and my mentee.]]> 2018-10-16 18:47:21 UTC https://padlet.com/seandccri/xqpvpln2pge0/wish/293547306 Mentee seandccri https://padlet.com/seandccri/xqpvpln2pge0/wish/293552623 2018-10-16 18:55:19 UTC https://padlet.com/seandccri/xqpvpln2pge0/wish/293552623 Club seandccri https://padlet.com/seandccri/xqpvpln2pge0/wish/293552812 2018-10-16 18:55:37 UTC https://padlet.com/seandccri/xqpvpln2pge0/wish/293552812 Class Week 7 seandccri https://padlet.com/seandccri/xqpvpln2pge0/wish/301801911 This class was used as a design thinking workshop in order to make improvements in any areas that were not working well and also enhance the aspects which are helping us succeed, we were asked a number of questions relating to the club and our mentees, the multitude of answers were then used to identify areas of problem, success and problem solving. ]]> 2018-11-07 21:10:09 UTC https://padlet.com/seandccri/xqpvpln2pge0/wish/301801911 Class Week 6 seandccri https://padlet.com/seandccri/xqpvpln2pge0/wish/301805723 This class was dedicated to teaching us how to prescribe exercise to our mentees. It took place in the mardyke  and was split into three parts,  -

Information on the gym and how  to  use the machines correctly,

The mile run/walk test 

Possible exercises that may be prescribed to our mentees.

This class was hugely beneficial to us, firstly because the information provided can help us with our own exercises. The gym safety made us more comfortable with the machines for our own personal use. Also the mile test allowed us to be put in the mentees shoes and see how the exercise actually felt. To encourage someone to run a mile is much easier when you know how it feels yourself.

I think the exercises provided by Gillian were also very useful. Each element had a progression and regression. From this I think it would be possible for mentees to do a session in the mardyke with their mentee and complete the same programme just at different intensity levels.

This would greatly boost motivation for the mentee and also create a good rapport between mentor and mentee 
 ]]> 2018-11-07 21:20:35 UTC https://padlet.com/seandccri/xqpvpln2pge0/wish/301805723 Week 1 seandccri https://padlet.com/seandccri/xqpvpln2pge0/wish/320733496 Introduction to the Made2Move club

Made to Move is a Physical Activity initiative designed to enable people to do what they are created to do;

MOVE

The programme will result in More People, More Active and More Often.

My role in the club as a Move Mentor was also outlined, I will be given a move mentee and personally assist them in their seach for a healthier and  more active lifestyle.

This week we were shown how to correctly screen the incoming mentees. This screening involved the following: BMI test, maximum push ups, maximum abs curl, resting heart rate, waist to hip  ratio, sit and reach test and questionnaires. It was explained to us how to correctly carry out these tests and we were also given demonstrations to highlight correct technique.

This screening was to take  place in order to
1) Ensure that mentees were medically able to take part.
2) Find starting measure of the mentees fitness
levels so that a retest may later be completed and progress monitored.
3) For the mentors to acquire information from their mentees in order to create a personalised and suitable training programme.]]> 2019-01-15 13:23:36 UTC https://padlet.com/seandccri/xqpvpln2pge0/wish/320733496 The First Screening seandccri https://padlet.com/seandccri/xqpvpln2pge0/wish/320759622 CLASS WEEK 2

It is safe to say that the initial screening did not go well.

Before the arrival of the first mentee, all the mentors were seated together in a large group at one side of the room. All mentors were in the same uniform and chatting to each other. This made very a very daunting task for a new member to walk into the room. It created somewhat an "Us vs Them" mentality.

Following on from this calculating the BMI and the waist to hip ratio was also an issue. For a person who may be conscious of their weight and is possibly joining this club in order to improve their 
weight status and body image, being asked to stand on a weighing scales with a full room of people might make them severely uncomfortable. They may see this as intrusive or unethical and that certainly won't have them leaving the room with a positive idea of the club. This could lead to a potential member never returning. 

The final issue with the screening was the questionnaires. The were multiple surveys and forms to be filled out with a myriad of questions to be answered. Some of the questions were even duplicated. This paperwork took some new mentees close to a half hour and was long and tedious.

Looking back at this screening we did not cover ourselves in glory, however this is only the very first screening and now we know what we can improved on. We can use this experience to learn from our mistakes and create a better system It is my hope that we can look into these issues, find solutions and develop a much more approiate screening tool for the future.


]]> 2019-01-15 14:13:54 UTC https://padlet.com/seandccri/xqpvpln2pge0/wish/320759622 seandccri https://padlet.com/seandccri/xqpvpln2pge0/wish/336193513 2019-02-27 23:19:59 UTC https://padlet.com/seandccri/xqpvpln2pge0/wish/336193513 seandccri https://padlet.com/seandccri/xqpvpln2pge0/wish/336193941 2019-02-27 23:22:15 UTC https://padlet.com/seandccri/xqpvpln2pge0/wish/336193941 seandccri https://padlet.com/seandccri/xqpvpln2pge0/wish/336194175 2019-02-27 23:23:25 UTC https://padlet.com/seandccri/xqpvpln2pge0/wish/336194175 seandccri https://padlet.com/seandccri/xqpvpln2pge0/wish/336194350 2019-02-27 23:24:14 UTC https://padlet.com/seandccri/xqpvpln2pge0/wish/336194350 seandccri https://padlet.com/seandccri/xqpvpln2pge0/wish/336196022

]]> 2019-02-27 23:32:12 UTC https://padlet.com/seandccri/xqpvpln2pge0/wish/336196022 seandccri https://padlet.com/seandccri/xqpvpln2pge0/wish/336196174 2019-02-27 23:32:48 UTC https://padlet.com/seandccri/xqpvpln2pge0/wish/336196174 Images seandccri https://padlet.com/seandccri/xqpvpln2pge0/wish/336196419 2019-02-27 23:34:17 UTC https://padlet.com/seandccri/xqpvpln2pge0/wish/336196419 Pod reflection seandccri https://padlet.com/seandccri/xqpvpln2pge0/wish/339123649 Cognitive
We learned that the session will not always go according to plan and that adaptations will have to be made on the spot. When  planning our session we assumed there to be approximately 10 participants but only 2 showed up on the evening, one of these being 15 minutes late. These timing and participant issues forced us to change our plan for the session in order to effectively run the class.

Psychomotor
We realised that an active demonstration worked effectively in order to teach participants new movements. When introducing a new exercise verbally the participants they would not always understand fully how to complete the exercise, however when following this introduction up by a good demonstration the participants then were able to complete the exercise themselves.


Affective
The participants responded well to encouragement from the mentors throughout the session. It was also noticeable that despite being tired by the end they looked pleased with themselves  for completing the class 



What surprised me 
The fitness levels of the two participants was surprising. They both looked very healthy and could complete some aspects of the circuit expertly. We the planned the next session to be more challenging because of this.]]> 2019-03-07 23:03:24 UTC https://padlet.com/seandccri/xqpvpln2pge0/wish/339123649 Week 2 seandccri https://padlet.com/seandccri/xqpvpln2pge0/wish/344846372 Screening ]]> 2019-03-25 14:37:03 UTC https://padlet.com/seandccri/xqpvpln2pge0/wish/344846372 Class Week 4 seandccri https://padlet.com/seandccri/xqpvpln2pge0/wish/344852709 Revised screening & Matsterclass with Wesley O’ Brien ]]> 2019-03-25 14:48:25 UTC https://padlet.com/seandccri/xqpvpln2pge0/wish/344852709 seandccri https://padlet.com/seandccri/xqpvpln2pge0/wish/345057637 2019-03-26 00:38:46 UTC https://padlet.com/seandccri/xqpvpln2pge0/wish/345057637 seandccri https://padlet.com/seandccri/xqpvpln2pge0/wish/345057719 2019-03-26 00:39:18 UTC https://padlet.com/seandccri/xqpvpln2pge0/wish/345057719 seandccri https://padlet.com/seandccri/xqpvpln2pge0/wish/345057775 2019-03-26 00:39:50 UTC https://padlet.com/seandccri/xqpvpln2pge0/wish/345057775 seandccri https://padlet.com/seandccri/xqpvpln2pge0/wish/345057889 2019-03-26 00:40:32 UTC https://padlet.com/seandccri/xqpvpln2pge0/wish/345057889 seandccri https://padlet.com/seandccri/xqpvpln2pge0/wish/345059358 2019-03-26 00:45:45 UTC https://padlet.com/seandccri/xqpvpln2pge0/wish/345059358 Week 8 seandccri https://padlet.com/seandccri/xqpvpln2pge0/wish/346478213 Using the multitude of information gathered in the previous week, the Made2Move officers inputted this data to website which allowed us to view the most common words and phrases mentioned in our design sprint. This allowed us to view the most common issues and qualities of our club. With this information we can begin to fix the problems and enhance our qualities.

We also looked at different apps which can help us produce smart info-graphics like Canva and Easily.

The class finished with us brainstorming ideas what an ideal mentee needs to make them successful in achieving their goals.]]> 2019-03-29 10:20:40 UTC https://padlet.com/seandccri/xqpvpln2pge0/wish/346478213 Week 9 seandccri https://padlet.com/seandccri/xqpvpln2pge0/wish/346482190 Week 9 was our final design sprint. In this class we did a ran through a summary of the whole Made2Move campaign. We looked at leadership as a theme we as PE can be role models for improving PA in our mentees, in schools and in everyday life. In this class we also went through a design sprint on how to improve the club for next semester, this was very valuable and many of the ideas suggested are achievable and hopefully will be carried through to ]]> 2019-03-29 10:36:42 UTC https://padlet.com/seandccri/xqpvpln2pge0/wish/346482190 Possible improvements seandccri https://padlet.com/seandccri/xqpvpln2pge0/wish/347267214 2019-04-01 16:21:58 UTC https://padlet.com/seandccri/xqpvpln2pge0/wish/347267214 Malcom Gladwell - Outliers seandccri https://padlet.com/seandccri/xqpvpln2pge0/wish/347323514 In this book Gladwell speaks of what it takes to become elite, to become the best of the best. Although a persons background plays a major role, the time and practice they put into their chosen area is crucial. He reckons that achieve mastery in any code an minimum of 10,000 hours hard work is needed.

“To become a chess grandmaster also seems to take about ten years. (Only the legendary Bobby Fisher got to that elite level in less than that amount of time: it took him nine years.) And what’s ten years? Well, it’s roughly how long it takes to put in ten thousand hours of hard practice. Ten thousand hours is the magic number of greatness.” — p. 41

Gladwell runs through a repertoire of people who have put this work in and are now hugely successful millionaires and billionaires for example Bill Gates 

I may us this this to show my mentee that she also needs to put in hard work in order to achieve her goals. Also for her as a woman she may draw confidence from the role models he provides like Serena Williams 

This ad below shows great examples of empowering women 

]]> 2019-04-01 18:01:15 UTC https://padlet.com/seandccri/xqpvpln2pge0/wish/347323514 Beginninng seandccri https://padlet.com/seandccri/xqpvpln2pge0/wish/351519939 My mentee joined this club so she could become more active and receive the numerous benefits from increased exercise levels. In order to find out if she was actually improving we had to take a baseline measurement. This was done in the first screening. We then discussed what she would like to improve in the next 6 months. Her response was 'my fitness in general'. This was the beginning.

In order for her to achieve this we had to first break this down into a SMART plan. To do this I created for her a custom weekly plan that she will hopefully follow.

It is our intention to retest the mentees at the end of this programmes and hopefully see improvements across some or all areas.

]]> 2019-04-14 23:22:40 UTC https://padlet.com/seandccri/xqpvpln2pge0/wish/351519939 Update seandccri https://padlet.com/seandccri/xqpvpln2pge0/wish/351521893 I have been keeping in contact with my mentee via WhatsApp, she says that she is doing very well and managing to meet her exercise quota most days/weeks. If she is completing the exercise I have prescribed to her this is fantastic, however I am slightly sceptical as she is quite vague with her responses. I have no way of fully knowing if she is partaking in enough PA. 
 ]]> 2019-04-14 23:43:44 UTC https://padlet.com/seandccri/xqpvpln2pge0/wish/351521893 Exam time seandccri https://padlet.com/seandccri/xqpvpln2pge0/wish/351522477 It is coming to the end of the semester and exams are imminent. Up to now I have been in weekly contact with my mentee and she assures me she is still engaging well with the programme.... up till now!

At this time she is under some stress with studying for her exams and going to work, for this reason she is struggling to find time for exercise and prioritising her other activities. I  had to make  her aware that this may not be the best option,

A study done by Hansen et al in 2001 revealed that

"exercising for 10 mins at an aerobic level of 60% is sufficient for increasing vigour, decreasing fatigue and decreasing total negative mood state. In addition, results suggest that confusion may improve as well"

If a can encourage my mentee to take even 10 minutes a day during this busy period to exercise it will not only help her physically but also assist her with her studying and possibly allow her to achieve better results

I have attached the link I sent to her that could be used as a possible stress busting short workout



]]> 2019-04-14 23:49:05 UTC https://padlet.com/seandccri/xqpvpln2pge0/wish/351522477 Ending seandccri https://padlet.com/seandccri/xqpvpln2pge0/wish/352148239 Although I did not get the opportunity to retest my mentee, I am confident that she did improve over the semester. She definitely increased the level of PA that she engaged in and now has a wealth of information that she may use in the future. It was a very positive experience for me and I think likewise for my mentee.

Although I will no longer be in contact with my mentee she seemed very positive about having a physically active future and thankful for her involvement in the Made2Move club.
 ]]> 2019-04-16 22:28:25 UTC https://padlet.com/seandccri/xqpvpln2pge0/wish/352148239 Reflection seandccri https://padlet.com/seandccri/xqpvpln2pge0/wish/352152571 I really enjoyed the experience of being responsible for my own mentee, it was a challenge as it was not a straightforward path but rather one with twists, bumps and turns. With guidance from Gillian O Sullivan and other lecturers within UCC this was made much easier. 

For being part of the first draft of the made to move club I am very thankful  and also have a few areas that I would change.

]]> 2019-04-16 23:05:12 UTC https://padlet.com/seandccri/xqpvpln2pge0/wish/352152571 seandccri https://padlet.com/seandccri/xqpvpln2pge0/wish/352152718 As for mentee selection I don’t think randomisation is entirely suitable. I  believe that working with a mentee who is living with or close to the mentor is much more suitable. When dealing with a person you know the connection is much more realistic and emphatic, a mentor will have a want much greater for one of their close friends or relatives to improve their physical fitness and health rather than someone they have just met. Ideally a mentee should have compassion for thier mentee and i think the best way to do this is by selecting thier own mentee

Along with this finding time to meet up with the mentee should not be an issue as paths between friends and relatives cross very often. It is possible that the mentor and mentee could take part in the activities together, as friends and both enjoy themselves. 

]]> 2019-04-16 23:06:21 UTC https://padlet.com/seandccri/xqpvpln2pge0/wish/352152718 seandccri https://padlet.com/seandccri/xqpvpln2pge0/wish/352157310 2019-04-16 23:49:45 UTC https://padlet.com/seandccri/xqpvpln2pge0/wish/352157310 seandccri https://padlet.com/seandccri/xqpvpln2pge0/wish/352157745 2019-04-16 23:54:17 UTC https://padlet.com/seandccri/xqpvpln2pge0/wish/352157745 Key seandccri https://padlet.com/seandccri/xqpvpln2pge0/wish/352159819 My padlet is split into three different sections 

Green - Mentee journey/case study
 
Red - Made2move club

Orange - Made2Move programme ]]> 2019-04-17 00:12:37 UTC https://padlet.com/seandccri/xqpvpln2pge0/wish/352159819 Club seandccri https://padlet.com/seandccri/xqpvpln2pge0/wish/352160827 2019-04-17 00:21:20 UTC https://padlet.com/seandccri/xqpvpln2pge0/wish/352160827 3 Mentee seandccri https://padlet.com/seandccri/xqpvpln2pge0/wish/352161413 2019-04-17 00:25:49 UTC https://padlet.com/seandccri/xqpvpln2pge0/wish/352161413 2 Programme seandccri https://padlet.com/seandccri/xqpvpln2pge0/wish/352161482 2019-04-17 00:26:20 UTC https://padlet.com/seandccri/xqpvpln2pge0/wish/352161482 seandccri https://padlet.com/seandccri/xqpvpln2pge0/wish/352521954 2019-04-18 10:39:26 UTC https://padlet.com/seandccri/xqpvpln2pge0/wish/352521954 seandccri https://padlet.com/seandccri/xqpvpln2pge0/wish/352522139 2019-04-18 10:41:13 UTC https://padlet.com/seandccri/xqpvpln2pge0/wish/352522139