(1) How do you think you are doing so far in your senior project and why? AE, P, AP, CR, or NC
So far into my Senior project, I believe I am at an AP. That is because I am struggling with my service learning. With my research, I believe I am at a P.
(2) What one thing do you think you have done well on and why?
I should have done better on trusting my first option for service learning. If I had a backup from the beginning, I would not have been in a tight spot.
(3) What is one thing you would like to improve on and why
Finding a Service Learning in order to complete my necessary requirements.
December 5, 2011
November 11, 2011
Science Fair Proposal
My hypothesis: If a certain type of protein is digested, then there will be a higher rate of denaturation that takes place.
Independent variable (manipulated): Types of protein (beef, chicken, whey protein powder)
Dependent variable (produced): enzymatic activity (mass [kg] lost during denaturation)
Control: Grams of protein, synthetic stomach acid concentration
My science fair project imitates how employees at gyms stay fit: they know what the best available protein is as well as a proper fitness regimen. Since my senior project topic is "24 Hour Fitness®", and I am learning various aspects of being a part of that company, I have learned that my own fitness level plays a part. I would like to model proper habits for gym members and employees.
Project Category: Chemistry
Independent variable (manipulated): Types of protein (beef, chicken, whey protein powder)
Dependent variable (produced): enzymatic activity (mass [kg] lost during denaturation)
Control: Grams of protein, synthetic stomach acid concentration
My science fair project imitates how employees at gyms stay fit: they know what the best available protein is as well as a proper fitness regimen. Since my senior project topic is "24 Hour Fitness®", and I am learning various aspects of being a part of that company, I have learned that my own fitness level plays a part. I would like to model proper habits for gym members and employees.
Project Category: Chemistry
October 27, 2011
What I've Learned So Far
I have learned that in order to sustain any successful business, you need to subconsciously reel in customers by making sure they are satisfied each time they enter and exit out the door.
The 24 Hour Fitness Service Promise, which is a set rule for all employees states, "contribute to running a clean, friendly and well maintained club, and executing the team member basics of being on time and complying with the dress code".
On Sari Hardyal's "How to Manage Fitness Clubs" eHow article, it states "Treat club members the way you would like to be treated. Respect them, and build rapport throughout your club. This helps retain members and attract more."
The 24 Hour Fitness Service Promise, which is a set rule for all employees states, "contribute to running a clean, friendly and well maintained club, and executing the team member basics of being on time and complying with the dress code".
On Sari Hardyal's "How to Manage Fitness Clubs" eHow article, it states "Treat club members the way you would like to be treated. Respect them, and build rapport throughout your club. This helps retain members and attract more."
Hardyal, Sari. "How to Manage Fitness Clubs | EHow.com." EHow | How to Videos, Articles & More - Discover the Expert in You. | EHow.com. Web. 27 Oct. 2011. <http://www.ehow.com/how_5663583_manage-fitness-clubs.html>.
October 18, 2011
Independent Component 1 Plan Approval
For my independent study component, I plan on filing papers, shadowing meetings held with employees, and making sure the 24 Hour Fitness club is nice and tidy.
I should be able to complete all 30 hours if I am patient and go according to my schedule, which has still not been given to me yet.
I should be trying out different methods of "managing" by shadowing, and see for myself which method was the "most efficient"
October 13, 2011
Defining the Essential Question
My Essential Question is "What is the most efficient way to manage a 24 Hour Fitness® club?". It is simple and straight forward but needs some clarification because 'most efficient' and 'manage' can be general.
By "most efficient" I mean "economical to use". This means "achieving maximum productivity with minimum wasted effort or expense". Even simpler, it means "Most Profit, Least Loss".
My possible answers:
By creating a workforce with employees who can use their skills to reel in customers and a manager with the talents that allow him or her to make the right moves in the market, along with other managers of the 24 Hour Fitness firm, in order to defeat competition.
My most important source has been 24 Hour Fitness® Manager Walleed El Sherif.
By "most efficient" I mean "economical to use". This means "achieving maximum productivity with minimum wasted effort or expense". Even simpler, it means "Most Profit, Least Loss".
My possible answers:
By creating a workforce with employees who can use their skills to reel in customers and a manager with the talents that allow him or her to make the right moves in the market, along with other managers of the 24 Hour Fitness firm, in order to defeat competition.
My most important source has been 24 Hour Fitness® Manager Walleed El Sherif.
October 4, 2011
Second Interview Questions
Q. I know that in order to work at 24 Hour Fitness, one must be above the age of 18. Does that mean I will not be doing my service learning here?
Q. My main focus during my service learning is watching you manage this business. Will it be a hassle to have me following you around all day?
Q. Can you teach me how to create a business plan?
Q. Is there any type of waiver or agreement that can be signed to allow me to work/ volunteer at 24 Hour Fitness, even though I am one year below the requirement?
Q. Some days seem more stressful than others when you are on the job. Like a doctor, you never know when there might be a day were you have a lot of work on your hands. What precautions do you take when you realize that "today is going to be a long day"?
Q. My main focus during my service learning is watching you manage this business. Will it be a hassle to have me following you around all day?
Q. Can you teach me how to create a business plan?
Q. Is there any type of waiver or agreement that can be signed to allow me to work/ volunteer at 24 Hour Fitness, even though I am one year below the requirement?
Q. Some days seem more stressful than others when you are on the job. Like a doctor, you never know when there might be a day were you have a lot of work on your hands. What precautions do you take when you realize that "today is going to be a long day"?
Presentation Reflection
My interview gave me a more descriptive image of how Walleed manages his 24 Hour Fitness. I knew the technical methods of managing a gym, but hearing Walleed speak of it himself made the process sound more realistic and critical. For example, one of the steps mentioned about managing a 24 Hour Fitness was creating a business plan. I thought a business plan was just a way of making sure your business is flourishing in the current state of the economy. It turned out that a business plan is literally a document that contains elements like: Description of business, Competition, Business insurance, Loan applications, Balance sheet, Breakeven analysis, Profit and loss statements, Three-year summary, & Tax returns.
During my 5-minute presentation, I made sure I stressed on the procedures of beginning a business. I gave more simple necessities that a business depends on, but that didn't specifically belong to the "fitness business". The reason I did that was in order to be able to fully present the specific procedure later on in other presentations. (According to Mr. Purther, anything that was discussed in this presentation is not to be repeated again in any other presentation.)
I had a hard time trying to figure out how to schedule an interview. Every time I would call, the manager would either be in a meeting, out to lunch, or on vacation!
During my 5-minute presentation, I made sure I stressed on the procedures of beginning a business. I gave more simple necessities that a business depends on, but that didn't specifically belong to the "fitness business". The reason I did that was in order to be able to fully present the specific procedure later on in other presentations. (According to Mr. Purther, anything that was discussed in this presentation is not to be repeated again in any other presentation.)
I had a hard time trying to figure out how to schedule an interview. Every time I would call, the manager would either be in a meeting, out to lunch, or on vacation!
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