Gymnastics Scholarship Essay

In my opinion, there is no greater gift to life than a sound, healthy body. My life has been dedicated to actively pursuing a healthy journey with proper nutrition, ample water consumption, sufficient sleep, and numerous hours dedicated to the sport of gymnastics. While I realize a sound healthy body involves more than having your daily vitamins and dancing in the sun, I have become fascinated with how genetics and the body's composition have a tremendous impact on any obstacles or successes. Over the years, I have become more captivated to explore whats inside the body with my own eyes.

At 18 months old, I started pulling myself up on the kitchen counter to watch my mom cook. My mom removed the chairs and any other objects that could potentially assist me, but this didn't stop me. After continually pulling myself up onto anything and everything I could get my little hands on, regardless of the height, my parents, along with other adults indicated I had a great deal of strength. At four years old, I was put in gymnastics and within a few short

In 2017, I finally competed level 7 and I have most of my skills for level 8 for this upcoming season in 2018. Since beginning with Arizona Sunrays Gymnastics, I felt inspired to be involved with the sport on many other levels. I became a certified coach for United States American Gymnastics (USAG) association and have worked many Saturdays training young girls. I received a certification for cardiopulmonary resuscitation or better known as CPR certification and I have taken health and safety courses to improve my knowledge in my sport. I have watched a variety of all different body compositions achieve and struggle with this sport. I feel inspired to discover the scientific reasons behind the building of muscles and bones, and its contribution to preventing diseases such as