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Personal Reflection

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As a twenty-year-old college student, I have only gone through about a fourth of the average American female’s life-span: about 81 years (USA Life Expectancy, 2014). When put into perspective it seems that a person of my age has barely even begun life; such a small portion of life seems so minute. However, a reflection of my life events, when analyzed, is actually quite significant in determining the person I am today, as well as the person I will be in the future up until the day I die. Now there are many events in my life that have contributed to the way that the biological, psychosocial, and sociocultural forces of development have formed my personal self. Nevertheless, there are undoubtedly certain events or aspects that have caused more significant impacts. A big contribution to my life, and overall development, I owe to the constant access and love I had for sports while growing up in my hometown; my athletic career defined myself though fitness, personality, social skills, and life cycle goals.
One event that specifically improved my life was my last track meet senior year of high school. It was the State Championships where I had qualified to compete in the 4x100 meter relay with my twin sister and two best friends. My Dad, whom I am very close to, was our coach; we all went into the track meet with high hopes and extreme gratification for yet another opportunity to compete. After running a personal record time, we placed first in the event with tears of joy.

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