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NCAA
CHAMPS/
Bronc Life Skills Program
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2003-2004
CHAMPS/Bronc Life Skills Program at UTPA
Coordinator: Kim Cochrane,
Academic Counselor/ Bronc Life Skills Coordinator
Office: PEC 1.184B, Student-Athlete Academic Learning Center
Phone: 956.292.7232
E-mail: kcochrane@panam.edu
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Course Description
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| The purpose of the Bronc Life Skills Program is to provide UTPA
student-athletes with educational experiences and services that
will assist them in their academic, athletic, and personal growth.
This program is designed to enhance the quality of the student-athlete
experience at The University of Texas-Pan American and life in general.
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The University of Texas-Pan American's Commitment
to Student-Athletes
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The University of Texas-Pan American's Intercollegiate
Athletics Department is committed to providing our student-athletes
with informational sessions, seminars, and activities that will
foster growth as balanced individuals. The UTPA Athletic Department
feels strongly about preparing student-athletes for life after college.
This year's version of the Bronc Life Skills Program will focus
on career development to assure that student-athletes are being
kept well informed about majors, careers and the necessary skills
required to be successful candidates in the job market. Through
specialized seminars and workshops, student-athletes will be introduced
to the skills and tools required for a successful career after graduation.
The goal is to prepare student-athletes in becoming productive,
marketable, and knowledgeable individuals who are well-prepared
for the future and able to place themselves into a viable job market.
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Format
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In order to establish a Bronc Life Skills program that is both
educational and effective, the program has been developed so that
the seminars are divided by class standing. The goal is to focus
on traditional life skills and information gathering for freshmen
and sophomores, while catering to the needs of upperclassmen through
career development. The program is also starting a two year rotation
of topics, to make sure that student-athletes are exposed to as
many relevant topics as possible.
In the Syllabus where it States:
* All Student-Athletes: It is mandatory for all student-athletes
to attend.
* Freshmen and Sophomores: It is mandatory for all freshmen and
sophomores to attend.
*Juniors and Seniors: It is mandatory for all juniors and seniors
to attend
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Course Objectives
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Upon Completion of the Seminars, Freshmen
and Sophomores Will be Able to:
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- Develop mental training techniques, such as goal setting,
to help succeed in athletic competition and in life.
- Identify the effects and consequences of alcohol, and be able
to make responsible, informed decisions about consumption.
- Evaluate choices, consequences, and safety, regarding sexual
relationships.
- Understand how positive thoughts lead to success on and off
the field of play.
- Identify the mental, physical and emotional challenges of
being a Division I college athlete and learn tips on how to
conquer these challenges in order to make the most of your time
at UTPA.
- Identify proper choices in eating on campus, on the road and
for optimal performance.
- Identify and understand the importance of values when making
decisions on the field of play, in the classroom, and in life.
- Identify strengths and skills in order to help choose a major/field
of study.
- Gain insight on diversity issues on campus, the team and in
the community.
Upon Completion of the Seminars, Juniors and
Seniors Will be Able to:
- Develop mental training techniques such as goal setting to
help student-athletes succeed in athletic competitions and in
life.
- Identify the effects and consequences of alcohol, and be able
to make responsible, informed decisions about consumption.
- Understand which valuable skills learned in competition and
through sport can be transferred into a career, the real world,
and life.
- Develop successful resume and cover letter writing skills
for future career employment.
- Identify the mental, physical and emotional challenges of
being a Division I college athlete and learn tips on how to
conquer these challenges in order to make the most of your time
at UTPA.
- Identify proper choices in eating on campus, on the road and
for optimal performance.
- Understand the transition of life after sport through the
experiences of former student-athletes.
- Understand the options and career paths that are available
for student-athletes.
- Gain insight on diversity issues on campus, the team and in
the community
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NCAA
CHAMPS/BRONC LIFE SKILLS 2003-2004
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ALL STUDENT ATHLETES
Topic: "Mental Preparation & Athletic Success" ---------
Goal Setting and Performance
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| Date |
Time |
Location |
| Monday, September 29, 2003 |
6:00 pm-7:00 pm |
Engineering Auditorium |
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| This session will provide student-athletes
with a deeper awareness and understanding about the importance of
goal setting. Dr. Doug Molnar, UTPA's Assistant Cross Country and
Track and Field Coach, will be presenting to our student-athletes
and will share information about goal setting and performance that
will benefit them in their athletic and personal endeavors. |
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ALL STUDENT ATHLETES
Topic: "Play Hard, Party Hard"--------- Alcohol Awareness
for the Student- Athlete
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| Date |
Time |
Location |
| Thursday, October 9, 2003 |
6:00 pm-8:00 pm |
Student Union Room 1.102 |
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| NCAA sanctioned speaker, Carolyn E. Cornelison,
Ph.D uses her knowledge, personal experiences and personality to
take a very realistic look at college drinking, taking responsibility,
and emphasizes the student-athlete experience, particularly how
competitiveness can carry over into free time experiences and lead
to alcohol abuse problems for the athlete and the team. |
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JUNIORS AND SENIORS
Topic: "Sport World to the Real World"--------- Transferring
Athletic Skills to a Career
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| Date |
Time |
Location |
| Wednesday, November 5, 2003 |
7:00 pm-8:00 pm |
Engineering Auditorium Room 1.300 |
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| Student-athletes will be engaged in an
interactive workshop on transferring valuable skills learned through
sport. The students will reflect on their sport experiences, identify
important skills, and learn how to utilize as well as transfer these
important skills into a career, the real world and life |
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FRESHMEN AND SOPHOMORES
Topic: "Is Twenty Minutes Worth a Lifetime of..."---------
Sexual Responsibility
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| Date |
Time |
Location |
| Thursday, November 6, 2003 |
7:00 pm-8:00 pm |
Engineering Auditorium Room 1.300 |
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| This session will focus on the importance
of sexual responsibility and reinforce the importance of knowledge
while making choices and facing consequences. Various situations
and topics will be examined concerning the consequences of sexual
irresponsibility.
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JUNIORS AND SENIORS
Topic: "How to Prepare an Effective Resume"---------
Resume Preparation
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| Date |
Time |
Location |
| Tuesday December 2, 2003 |
7:00 pm-8:00 pm |
Engineering Auditorium Room 1.300 |
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| The student-athletes will be educated
on how to prepare and write a resume. They will also receive information
on resume building, as well as other correspondence such as cover
letters and thank you letters. The discussion will also cover how
to prepare for an interview. |
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FRESHMEN AND SOPHOMORES
Topic: "You are Getting Very Sleepy…."--------- Coping
with Stress
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| Date |
Time |
Location |
| Wednesday, December 3, 2003 |
7:00 pm-8:00 pm |
Engineering Auditorium Room 1.300 |
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| UTPA's Dr. Etzel Cardena, renowned expert
in hypnotism, will speak to the student-athletes about the importance
of thoughts on actions. This workshop will provide student-athletes
with examples and demonstrations of how hypnotism and relaxation
can enhance performance through positive thoughts and how positive
thoughts lead to positive actions on and off the field/court. |
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ALL STUDENT ATHLETES
Topic: "Having the Will to Win and the Guts to Follow Through"---------
Motivation
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| Date |
Time |
Location |
| Tuesday, January 20, 2004 |
6:00pm-7:00pm |
Engineering Auditorium Room 1.300 |
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| Student-athletes will identify with the
mental, physical and emotional challenges of being a Division I
college athlete and learn tips on how to conquer these challenges
in order to make the most of their time here at UTPA. |
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ALL STUDENT ATHLETES
Topic: "Nutrition for Optimal Performance" ---------
Sport Nutrition
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| Date |
Time |
Location |
| Wednesday, February 4, 2004 |
6:00pm-7:00pm |
Engineering Auditorium Room 1.300 |
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| This multifaceted session will focus on
several areas of nutrition in which the student-athlete can be educated
for optimal energy. Student-athletes will be engaged in an interactive
workshop that will provide information and practice on how to eat
right in the cafeteria, at restaurants and how to deal with change
in eating patterns. Sport Enhancement Drugs and the pros and cons
of a low carbohydrate diet will also be discussed. |
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JUNIORS AND SENIORS
Topic: "Personal Finance".......................Steps
to Good Credit
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| Date |
Time |
Location |
| Tuesday March 2, 2004 |
6:00pm-7:00pm |
Engineering Auditorium Room 1.300 |
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| This will be an informative seminar in
which student-athletes will learn valuable tips on earning and maintaining
good credit. Student-Athletes will be engaged in activities that
will help determine current spending habits and hear about different
types of savings, stocks and bond accounts |
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FRESHMEN AND SOPHOMORES
Topic: "What is Important to Me?"--------- Value Clarification
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| Date |
Time |
Location |
| Thursday March 4, 2004 |
6:00pm-7:00pm |
Engineering Auditorium Room 1.300 |
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| This interactive workshop will enable
student-athletes to identify personal values each individually possess,
the importance of these values and practice how to make sound decisions
according to these values whether it is on the court/field, in the
classroom, or in life.
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JUNIORS AND SENIORS
Topic: "Graduation. Do I Have to Find a Real Job?"---------
Career Development
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| Date |
Time |
Location |
| Monday April 5, 2004 |
7:00pm-8:00pm |
Engineering Auditorium Room 1.300 |
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| This session will explore the process
of finding and keeping a job. Several job skills and strategies
will be discussed about how to find jobs and internships. Graduate
school will also be discussed and what the pros and cons are of
going back to school or postponing a year or two. |
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FRESHMEN AND SOPHOMORES
Topic: "Who Am I and Why Am I Here?"--------- Interest
Inventories & Career Exploration
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| Date |
Time |
Location |
| Wednesday April 7, 2004 |
7:00pm-8:00pm |
Engineering Auditorium Room 1.300 |
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| Student-athletes will be introduced to
several testing inventories such as the Myers Briggs and the Strong
Interest Inventory. The student-athletes will be able to identify
skills and activities they enjoy in order to help choose a major/field
of study. |
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ALL STUDENT ATHLETES
Topic: "Diversity Issues and the New Millennium"---------
Diversity
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