Josh Vale

[Josh Vale @EM203joshvale]

Below is a portion of a presentation I made regarding the abuse of pain medications in the NFL. I hope it is both informative and eye-opening. #EM203

[Josh Vale @EM203joshvale]

@JohnBarrESPN Thanks for the response! This will aid me greatly in my final project. #EM203

[Josh Vale @EM203joshvale]

Hey @JohnBarrESPN, I was wondering what your thoughts were regarding what else the NFL can do to help reduce the misuse of pain medications within the league? #EM203

[Josh Vale @EM203joshvale]

Below is a portion of a presentation I made regarding the abuse of pain medications in the NFL. I hope it is both informative and eye-opening. #EM203

[Josh Vale @EM203joshvale]

Should the NFL offer more supports for players prescribed opioids as a result of injuries sustained in the league?

[Josh Vale @EM203joshvale]

Here is a link to an interesting article which details a study on 644 NFL players (former and current) and their experiences with painkillers in the league #EM203

https://t.co/bLNrKCbqPI

[Josh Vale @EM203joshvale]

Here are a few other graphics which illustrate the pertinent issue of painkiller abuse in the NFL. #EM203

[Josh Vale @EM203joshvale]

I found this graphic to be really eye-opening in regards to the prevalence of the misuse of prescription opioids in the NFL. A staggering 71% of NFL players who were prescribed this form of medication misused the prescription drugs. #EM203

[Josh Vale @EM203joshvale]

I think the misuse of pain killers in the NFL is a relevant issue which needs to be addressed. The consequences of abusing such medications have both long and short term effects which can ruin athletes lives. This is an issue which needs to be addressed. #EM203

[Josh Vale @EM203joshvale]

After viewing my Twitter analytics, I have been able to realize the reach that my tweets have had and the true impact that online posts can make. The various challenges that I have completed over the past 10 weeks have been both informative and enjoyable. #EM203

[Josh Vale @EM203joshvale]

I think this article is a great read and it highlights many of the major issues within sport surrounding mental health. Athletes’ mental health often takes a back seat to performance and results which should not be the case. https://t.co/tc8oZZJUNs

[Montreal Gazette @mtlgazette]

Canadiens' Carey Price is back home and ready to rejoin teammates https://t.co/BusdAvLU9X

[Josh Vale @EM203joshvale]

Without a doubt one of the hardest interviews I’ve ever watched. Being a hockey player growing up, this is extremely difficult to swallow. The fact that this type of conduct was allowed to occur at hockey’s highest level is just flat out disappointing. #EM203Robin #EM203research

[TSN Hockey @TSNHockey]

“The healing process is just beginning and yesterday was a huge step in that process…”

Kyle Beach, John Doe in the Blackhawks investigation, talks to @rwesthead about how his life 'changed forever,’ the report’s findings and support for other victims: https://t.co/UVhxv6G7za

[Josh Vale @EM203joshvale]

@ThomasClayton88 Great concept map! Wealth inequality is something that is a real issue. One connection I drew from your figure was the impact COVID-19 had on this topic. People in lower socioeconomic classes were impacted much greater than those in the top 1%. #EM203problems

[Josh Vale @EM203joshvale]

@EM203carleebann Great concept map! One problem that is connected with your concept map is the issue of youth organized sport becoming a business. High level organized sport has essentially turned into who can afford to play instead of who is good enough to play. #EM203problems

[Josh Vale @EM203joshvale]

@EM203cromeo One problem I identified that is associated with your concept map is the issue of the environment within politics. It is something that is highly contentious and often is used as a pawn (for and against) by most parties to try to gain popularity. #EM203problems

[Krish @EM203Krish]

@EM203joshvale I love how this class is so involved with the online presence of learning. It has taught me so much about digital learning and I likewise am looking forward to learning more!

[Josh Vale @EM203joshvale]

@EM203Giuseppe Hi Giuseppe, I have also learned so much already and we’re only a 1/4 of the way through the semester! It’s hard to believe but this digital age is certainly groundbreaking and spans across the entire world!

[Josh Vale @EM203joshvale]

@EM203Kiran Learning is certainly unique in today’s modern society. I think this class does a great job highlighting that and sets us up for success in our future endeavours.

[Josh Vale @EM203joshvale]

@sadieahouston Hi sadie! Learning is certainly changing within this new digital age and only time will tell where our learning will head in the future. I hope you have a great semester and I look forward to collaborating with you more in future challenges!