Physical Therapy Personal Statement

The education I am being provided by The Ohio State University is the biggest step I have taken thus far toward my career goal of achieving a Doctorate of Physical Therapy. I have only ever dreamed of being in a professional field in which helping others is the focus of my day. In particular, my experiences in life have all pushed me toward a field of health. What has drawn me toward the pursuit of physical therapy specifically has been the two times in my life where this sort of rehab was necessary for my own recovery. This piqued my interest and showed me first-hand the workings of a physical therapist. Not only did this shape my career goals, but pushing through the adversity built my character in ways that other experiences cannot. The rigorous curriculum of the Exercise Science major and College of Education and Human Ecology staff will give me the best shot at achieving my future goals. …show more content…
I am currently a work-study employee within the Ohio State Department of Recreational Sports: Outdoor Facility Management. After two semesters as a Facility Assistant, I applied and have been promoted to Facility Manager to help lead newer members of the staff get accustomed to the requirements of this job. I help park patrons and do light maintenance around Ohio State’s outdoor recreational facilities to ensure all guests have the best possible experience in their daily physical activity. CPR and First Aid Certification is a requirement of this job and twice I have had to use my knowledge to deal with situations in which EMT’s had to be