Physical Therapist Career Essay

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The career route I am interested in pursuing is Therapeutic Exercise / Physical Therapy. I plan on becoming a physical therapist after I successfully graduate CSUN with my bachelors degree in Kinesiology. A physical therapist’s job is to improve, sustain, and restore people’s maximum movement and functional ability. They also relieve pain and prevent permanent physical disabilities in their clients. Although I know becoming a physical therapist is a long and difficult process, I know I can achieve this goal. Over the years, the curriculum for becoming a physical therapist has changed. Before, all you needed was a master's degree in order to become a physical therapist. However, now you need more. Physical therapists are now being required to have their doctorate degree. Surprisingly, any major can apply to DPT school; it does not just limit Kinesiology. The steps in becoming a physical therapist are; …show more content…

There is a difference between a job and career. Anyone can get a job and earn money, but not everyone has a career. A career is an occupation that requires special training. A career is more stable and long term as opposed to a job. I strongly believe that becoming a physical therapist will satisfy me long-term; as a career. I will be stable, and also having fun at work. Many people dread going to work, but I know when I become a physical therapist, I will be looking forward to arriving at work. My feelings for this position have not really changed. I still really want to become a physical therapist, and I do not think anything will ever change that. By doing this research, I found out numerous amount of new information. I was not aware how intense and competitive the schooling for physical therapy is. However, this information did not set me back, but pushed and encouraged me to go for it. I am willing to do my best in everything, so that my dreams in becoming a physical therapist come

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