Physical Therapy Personal Statement

It’s 2057. I open the doors of my most proud accomplishment. A pale white single-story building with gray trim. I walk in and reach up to turn on the air conditioning. The cold air blows my dark brown hair across my face, streaks of gray are starting to emerge. I sit down behind a desk and take in the view. Against one wall sits the equipment-- treadmills, ellipticals, bright blue yoga balls. My eyes trail over to the small rooms, each closed off by light purple curtains. Within those rooms lie the soft beds, surrounded by electrical muscle stimulators and massage oils. This is where I am now, facilitating my very own physical therapy practice. And the journey I took to get here was marvelous.
In front of my eyes lies the vibrant blue ocean,
Working as an exercise scientist there gave me the burst of passion I needed to push me further and commit to pursuing my career goal of Physical Therapy. Learning was just part of my experience in Brisbane. I made relationships with people I am still close to today. I explored the majestic city of Queensland, making memories that have never been forgotten. I then took three years, still at USC, obtaining an education in Physical Therapy. For me, grad school was about gaining knowledge about a career I had become extremely passionate about which made it actually very enjoyable. However, that does not mean I didn’t struggle. In fact, I had to fight long and hard to be successful, more than I had with anything that came
The second I hopped off the plane, I drove to visit my beloved gym. By gym, I don’t me one with weights and treadmills. I'm referring to a gym with a four-inch block of wood raised three feet off the ground, two round parallel bars, and a forty-two by forty-two-foot spring floor. Gymnastics is not only my sport but also my passion. From the moment I turned five years old up until the moment I left this rock, my heart and soul was put into this sport. The first part of my promise consisted of re-entering the sport of gymnastics and using my newfound knowledge to help the gymnasts I once competed with, so the first step I took consisted of requesting a coaching position. To this day, I fulfill that promise, using the exercise science knowledge I gained through college to coach the children of my community. I feel that gymnastics is not only a fun form of exercise but a great facilitator of mental growth. By attaining wisdom about the different ways our bodies move, I incorporate precautions, like specific stretches and landing techniques, into each practice. In addition, I feel that gymnastics coaches do so much more than simply give instruction to help each gymnast achieve skills. They push just hard enough to spark the realization of one’s full potential and instill values that will be kept throughout an entire lifetime. I enjoy playing that role in the lives of children, especially those who