ptstudenthope
May 22, 2011
Undergraduate / Physical Therapy Education: PT - Statement of Purpose [2]
Include in your application a short statement (one typewritten page) of why you wish to pursue physical therapy as a career and why you chose the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences for that pursuit.
Why I Want a Physical Therapy Education from the University of St. Augustine
In recent years a lot of events have occurred that have inspired me to go to University of St. Augustine and become a physical therapist. Recent injuries have taught me the importance of physical therapy and have brought to light my interest in the human physiology. My experience in working with patients thus far as a physical therapy technician has shown me a real connection that I enjoy in working with and helping other people in the rehabilitation process. I have also learned from several of my peers that an education in physical therapy from St. Augustine is what I need to meet my life's goals to help other people in the rehabilitation process.
My first experience in dealing with physical therapy came after a serious shoulder injury. At that time I learned the healing capabilities and rehabilitation benefits of physical therapy. Very early into my own therapy, I became a nuisance to my therapist with all my inquiries about different muscles and their recruitments via certain exercises. I was amazed to see how my therapist could simply look at my motions, feel my joints, and explain to me the specific involvements of each muscle and how they are more or less effective. This experience developed into my drive and desire to become a physical therapist.
I have a strong drive to motivate others around me, whether it pertains to general exercise, athletics, or academics. My patients that I work with every day remind me of how I am able to balance being their friend while focusing on their rehabilitation. I feel that having this ability helps build a connection between me and my patient that drives the patient to work harder. I aspire to be the therapist patients request, follow, and visit to show me their wellbeing and recovery.
I see it as my greatest method to still interact and drive others to a better physical life. If it is necessary for me to advance to the next level of my education, I will go back to school to strengthen the areas in which I am weakest, and I will try again. Perseverance is necessary for both academics and life, and nothing worth having is easy to obtain. I feel that given the opportunity to be a part of the University of St Augustine I will excel in both my academic life and my career. And given this opportunity in my career field I will represent a well rounded education from the University.
I chose the University of St. Augustine because it provides a high successful board exam results for the National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE) and from the experience from my work team, the most prepared gradates for a variety of clinical settings. After personally working with an alumnus of St. Augustine I have witnessed that their skills in both practice and explanation to the patient were founded on a very thorough/extensive knowledge of which I have only otherwise witnessed after therapists attend years of continuing education courses (CUE).
I look forward to meeting the faculty and being a part of the student body that shapes therapy as it is a practice based on the science of healing and the art of caring.
It is supposed to be one page, but if I double space this one it is a page and a quarter at the moment.
Include in your application a short statement (one typewritten page) of why you wish to pursue physical therapy as a career and why you chose the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences for that pursuit.
Why I Want a Physical Therapy Education from the University of St. Augustine
In recent years a lot of events have occurred that have inspired me to go to University of St. Augustine and become a physical therapist. Recent injuries have taught me the importance of physical therapy and have brought to light my interest in the human physiology. My experience in working with patients thus far as a physical therapy technician has shown me a real connection that I enjoy in working with and helping other people in the rehabilitation process. I have also learned from several of my peers that an education in physical therapy from St. Augustine is what I need to meet my life's goals to help other people in the rehabilitation process.
My first experience in dealing with physical therapy came after a serious shoulder injury. At that time I learned the healing capabilities and rehabilitation benefits of physical therapy. Very early into my own therapy, I became a nuisance to my therapist with all my inquiries about different muscles and their recruitments via certain exercises. I was amazed to see how my therapist could simply look at my motions, feel my joints, and explain to me the specific involvements of each muscle and how they are more or less effective. This experience developed into my drive and desire to become a physical therapist.
I have a strong drive to motivate others around me, whether it pertains to general exercise, athletics, or academics. My patients that I work with every day remind me of how I am able to balance being their friend while focusing on their rehabilitation. I feel that having this ability helps build a connection between me and my patient that drives the patient to work harder. I aspire to be the therapist patients request, follow, and visit to show me their wellbeing and recovery.
I see it as my greatest method to still interact and drive others to a better physical life. If it is necessary for me to advance to the next level of my education, I will go back to school to strengthen the areas in which I am weakest, and I will try again. Perseverance is necessary for both academics and life, and nothing worth having is easy to obtain. I feel that given the opportunity to be a part of the University of St Augustine I will excel in both my academic life and my career. And given this opportunity in my career field I will represent a well rounded education from the University.
I chose the University of St. Augustine because it provides a high successful board exam results for the National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE) and from the experience from my work team, the most prepared gradates for a variety of clinical settings. After personally working with an alumnus of St. Augustine I have witnessed that their skills in both practice and explanation to the patient were founded on a very thorough/extensive knowledge of which I have only otherwise witnessed after therapists attend years of continuing education courses (CUE).
I look forward to meeting the faculty and being a part of the student body that shapes therapy as it is a practice based on the science of healing and the art of caring.
It is supposed to be one page, but if I double space this one it is a page and a quarter at the moment.