The ESS Program has been a goal of mine since the beginning of high school. I have only heard great things about this prestigious program and that was the major reason I came to UW-La Crosse. I enjoy and am an avid enthusiast in not just exercise, sports, or science; but all three combined. I have a passion to help others and Physical Therapy is the profession that I believe will allow me to influence the most change in others’ lives. I have participated in sports my entire life and continue to do so here at UW-L on the football team. I feel like I can give my industry not just an employee, but someone that truly cares about his patients. To be the best at whatever I do is always a goal of mine and that will transfer to my career choice. Many may describe me as an outgoing person and I believe that will allow me to work well with others; including coworkers, patients, and other clients. …show more content…
This experience could provide me insight of the injuries, movements, and techniques seen and used in everyday upper-level athletics that may otherwise be rare to a physical therapist without this experience. Being a college student-athlete also teaches me how to be a leader. Knowing how to lead effectively and being able to assemble a team to solve a problem is an asset to have in this profession. To be a true leader, one must be selfless; willing to put all other members of the team before him or herself. Selflessness is a trait of mine that is very important to me because in the long-run it will benefit me. The ESS Program is my passion; it is exactly what I want to do with my life because it combines all three of my desires into one profession. This program would lead not lead me to a job, but a passion. To be a member of this prestigious and competitive program would mean more to me than anyone could imagine, thank you for your
Now that you have a better understanding about Athletic training, I will explain about physical therapy and why I would like have as a lifetime career. In an article I read, the author Sue Klappa said that, “PT’s reach into our communities through engagement and social responsibility. It compels us to bring hope and love to others. It urges us to learn to see things differently. It holds the promise of defining moments, as we take the time to see things in a new light” (Klappa 2). Klappa is a physical therapist that traveled the world to help others and when she went to different countries. She learned how important physical therapist are in the medical field and how she can get others attention. Starting a career path in physical therapy can
To satisfy my curiosity and gain a broad understanding of athletic training, I chose to interview my boss, Pete Stevens. Pete is employed by Physiotherapy Associates, a nationwide corporation that specializes in physical/occupational therapy, athletic training, and fitness/sports training. He has worked there for three years. He is currently the Head Athletic Trainer for The Arizona Rattlers. Pete received his undergraduate degree in Athletic Training at Boise State University in Idaho, followed by a graduate degree in Recreation from Arizona State University. He is currently considering additional education to become a Physician’s Assistant.
Entering my first year of college I didn’t have any idea of what I wanted to do. I still didn’t choose a major let alone a career. I was stuck in between wanting to make enough money that my family would be taken care of financially and choosing a career that I wouldn’t mind going in to work every day. The one thing that I was certain of was that I wanted to be able to help people in whatever I chose to do. After careful consideration and exploring the options available to me, I have come to the conclusion that I want to have a career in physical therapy. Physical therapy is the treatment of disease, injury or deformity through physical methods rather than through drugs or surgery.
I have been a four year letter-winner in volleyball and basketball. Athletics have been a crucial part of developing my character and work ethic. In sports, you must work together with your team to reach your goals. Trust and communication skills are vital and are tested every day. The failure and setbacks I have faced through sports have helped me to believe in myself and have the self-confidence that it takes to be successful in athletics and in life. As a senior captain of the volleyball and basketball teams, my leadership has improved tremendously as high school has progressed. Being a leader holds me accountable and I aim to be a role model for younger teammates on the court, in the classroom, and in the community.
My passion for healthcare started early on, and I was quickly drawn to physical therapy. These last 18 months enrolled in the University of Utah’s physical therapy program have confirmed my education and career choices thus far, and validated my desire to become a physical therapist. The educational experience here is more than I could have imagined, and I find myself captivated in each class. In particular, our neuroanatomy surprisingly captivated my interest. The
My journey to pursue an education in physical therapy actually originates from my early childhood. I endured a very impoverished upbringing and my family’s socioeconomic status was below the poverty line. At a very young age, money became the central issue of my life. I found myself worrying about mortgages, health bills, and grocery money. As I grew older, I vowed to myself that I would not endure my family’s financial burdens into my adulthood. I knew the best way to accomplish this was by obtaining a college degree and having a professional career. However, I was unsure what career I wanted to pursue. I experimented with many different career ideas, but during my sophomore, I discovered my passion and skill for physical medicine. For my
Exercise Science is a field of work that is valued by many. There are different paths for different kind of people whether they are interested in personal training, physical therapy, or even some kind of sports coach. The route I would like to take would be Exercise Science for Athletic Training. I want to be an Athletic Trainer because growing up, I loved playing and watching sports. I played baseball for about 2 years, ran track for 3, and played basketball my entire life. After my high school career, I knew that I could not stay involved in sports because all of the injuries I have experienced so I decided I wanted a job that is behind the scenes but still rooted in athletics.
With the help of my family and employers, I resign from my job and enrolled into the University of Houston-Clear Lake. They motivated me into taking the first step into my professional career in where I achieved my bachelor’s degree in Fitness & Human Performance. It was there that I was given the opportunity to do my internship at Proactive Physical Therapy (PPT) and see hands on what to expect in a PT setting. To be a part of someone’s rehabilitation journey, from the moment you first see them at their initial evaluation, to when they are graduating and being discharged, is an incredible feeling to be a part of. A Physical Therapist often encounter patients that are at the lowest point in their life in which they would have to teach, coach, listen and motivate the patient to rehabilitate them. When TW came in for PT, he was down on himself because he had
During my service I hope to gain a lot of knowledge in working with those who have all different kinds of disabilities. I have worked with people with disabilities and special needs before, but I would like to be able to better my understanding and knowledge in this field, and be able to be as effective as I can in helping and serving these people. I want to gain more patience, knowing that it will take more time and patience to work with them sometimes. I want to take time understanding and giving each individual my full attention. I want to better my communication skills, whatever that may look like, and be able to feel completely comfortable with each person. I know depending on the person, they can be more sensitive, so I want to be able
From a young age I was interested in the medical field. As I became more exposed to the various options, I decided physical therapy was the right career for me. My experience has proved the field to be interesting and fun. I enjoy working with people and the versatility of therapy. There are many areas to specialize in and I look forward to learning which one is right for me. At the moment I am interested in pediatric acute care but I am also interested in sports and orthopedics. As I continue my studies, I look forward to learning about the different fields in which physical therapy will take me. My future views may change which physical therapy field I wish to pursue, but right now I look forward to learning as much as I can about physical therapy and helping others.
The profession I will be going over is going to be Physical therapy. I will give you an overview of the job and that will consist of what they do, how much they get paid, and different types of conditions and symptoms.
When choosing my field of interest, I was undecided between physical therapy or physical education. I come from a long line of teachers, coaches and athletes so I felt one of the two options were destined for me. My strong desire is to help people, specifically athletes and to make them feel good about themselves as they’re developing their athletic abilities so with the help of my parents and advisor, we chose that kinesiology would be the perfect fit for me. Under the kinesiology field, I have the option of pre-physical therapy, athletic training or exercise science. All throughout college I’ve been contemplating whether I want to be a physical therapist, and athletic trainer or a personal trainer.
Physical therapists play an integral role in health care. The vision statement for the physical therapy career is: “Transforming society by optimizing movement to improve the human experience”. 1 Through my prior volunteer and work experiences, I discovered that physical therapy was the perfect career choice and vision for my future. As a current student and future physical therapist, I will play an important role for society and within the health care profession. The vision statement will serve as my reminder to always strive for more knowledge and feedback as a student, uphold pertinent values that will improve the practice of physical therapy, and to always provide quality care to all patients.
The internship that I acquired during the summer of 2010 at the Greenwood Sports and Industrial Rehabilitation Center (GSIRC), allowed me to gain an immeasurable amount of experience during my tenure at this facility. Within this period, the exposure to new concepts within the physical therapy industry allowed me to observe and work hands on with patients of all ages and disabilities that exposed me to various treatment plans and programs to restore client’s mobility. The essential Physical Education and Exercise Science (PEES) courses taken at Lander University were beneficial to my academic knowledgebase, which prepared me and developed me for the opportunity within the physical therapy discipline. Working as an intern taught me the responsibility of time management and working within a lean schedule that allow me to further develop my skill set. This reflection paper will illustrate my classroom experience, internship experience, and learning experience.
A physician leader can create a situation where the team can work together to create something greater than the sum of its individual parts. Listening to the team’s input and synthesizing a road towards self-management, is an intellectually stimulating process that I find fascinating. As PM&R liaison, in the Orthopedic Surgery and PM&R interest group at Michigan State University(MSU), I started a neuromusculoskeletal physical exam workshop. Along with the orthopedic liaison we recruited the help of MSU residents and attendings to guide 25 students through six stations, each examining reflexes, strength, and range of motion of different body parts. I was also able to recruit my classmates to help with wheelchair tennis, and miracle league baseball.