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I would like to gain some experience and shadow a physiotherapist, as it is what I want to do in the future and being able to work in this way would give me a deeper insight into the profession, and I would have a better understanding of how I can achieve this.

I’m currently studying from September 2023 BTEC extended diploma in sports and exercise science at Barnsley College. We are learning about: psychology, biomechanics, coaching, functional anatomy, physical activity, physiotherapy and research methods. We also learn how to do some basic massage and we are required to complete 60 hours of work experience per year.

In January 2024, I commenced work experience with Thomas Osbourne at JRM Physiotherapy in Meltham, where I supported a physiotherapist in facilitating weekly strength and conditioning group sessions for older people. I have gained confidence in assisting people with their rehabilitation and exercise programmes and learned about different medical conditions experienced, and the exercises people can do to improve their abilities.

I would like to gain some experience in a hospital setting to enhance my skills and experience, and would be very grateful if you can support this.

I’m also interested in sports physio as I have played different sports all throughout my childhood. I have recently worked in a pub kitchen and got great feedback about my politeness, work ethic and reliability, and I am also currently working for a family plastering company renovating a house, which I have done for over a year.   I have done many  different tasks and have always shown up on time and always completed the jobs to a high standard.

After my BTEC course has finished in 2025, I would like to go to university to study physiotherapy or sports rehabilitation, and would also be interested in a degree apprenticeship.

I enjoy working and supporting people with their physical and mental well-being. I’m interested in anatomy and physiology which I studied in biology and PE, I also studied nutrition and food technology.

I have also completed my bronze duke of Edinburgh in which I helped my local community by building things like benches in the local woods and growing vegetables in my garden.

I would welcome any support you can give me in fulfilling my ambition.

Kind regards, Rory

My GCSE Exam results obtained in 2023 are as follows:

Combined science- 6-6

History- 7

Maths higher- 5

Gcse PE- 7

Food preparation and nutrition- 4

French - 4

English literature- 5

English language- 6

Due to complete May 2025 – BTEC extended diploma in Sports and Exercise Science – o target to achieve DDD (worth 128 UCAS credits)

Work Experience

Worked for a exec labouring and doing house renovation Oct 2022 to present

Dunkirk pub – pot washing and waiting tables - 2023

Work experience for JRM Physiotherapy supporting a older persons mobility group Jan 2024 to summer 2024,

75 Huddersfield Road Meltham HD9 4AF  01484 968017 admin@jrmphysio.com

Placement with The Huddersfield Hospital from 27th August to 30th August 2024 It comment :- it was a pleasure having you.  Placement was split between inpatients and outpatients when you observed a range of different surgeries both pre and post  operatively. This included total knee replacement, total hip replacement, dupytrens disease and finger joint replac

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I would like to study physiotherapy at university as I am interested in the human body and how it works, my dream would be to work as a physiotherapist as I would love to work doing something I'm interested in. I am also very interested in sports and the sports side of being physiotherapist, I like the way that physiotherapy is used to enhance sports performance and would love to work with sports performers. As part of my current course I have developed my knowledge of the subject and became more interested in analysing the physical and muscular issues which are caused by injury and problems encountered through ageing. At college I have studied functional anatomy where I have been able to understand more around how the body works and how muscles function as well as psychology and physical activity, I am now moving on to study massage as well and physiology which will help me to understand some of the practical side of being a physio as well as more of the functional side through developing my knowledge of muscles. This year I have undertaken work experience with a physiotherapist where I have helped him with a strength and conditioning class for older people, within this class I have learned about the distinct types of exercise and movements which help people to recover from injury and to maintain a satisfactory level of physical fitness. This has helped me to understand the role of a physiotherapist and what the job entails. In January 2024, I commenced work experience where I supported a physiotherapist in facilitating weekly strength and conditioning group sessions for older people. I have gained confidence in assisting people with their rehabilitation and exercise programmes and learned about different medical conditions experienced, and the exercises people can do to improve their abilities. In the summer of my first year at college I managed to gain some work experience in a hospital working with different physiotherapists in different areas of the hospital. I got to see lots of different types of physical problems which require surgery, and observed how the physiotherapists have a role in surgery and how they help patients both pre-operation and post-operation. Within my time at the hospital, I was able to experience the hospital ward where I was able to see pre assessment and pre surgery, this allowed me to see a physiotherapists role for the patients before their operation and all of the considerations which must be taken by a physio when they are consulting a patient on how they will move around after surgery and what they will have to do after

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surgery to ensure that they are able to recover healthily post-surgery. My experience on the ward with physios gave me Insight into how physiotherapists use exercises to heal muscles and joints of injured or elderly people. I also gained experience in the outpatient's department which showed me how physiotherapists adapt and change exercise to strengthen muscles after surgery, during this time I was lucky to see patients at different stages after surgery. This experience gave me a very good introduction to physiotherapy and increased my desire to pursue the career at university. Throughout this time, I have maintained a job for nearly two years working as a labourer in the property business where I have worked on multiple properties and continue to work in the industry. This not only shows loyalty but also shows punctuality and commitment to maintain a job for almost 2 years.

I am hard working and punctual, I have shown my punctuality through my job as well as my college attitude and college work. I have always completed work on time and kept up my attendance throughout my education showing my hard work and punctuality. I have also gained multiple work experience opportunities and maintained my job for 2 years showing my punctuality as well as my hard work and drive to achieve my goals. This also shows my drive and ambition to become a physio, and how I have worked hard to gain opportunities which will help me to achieve my dreams by becoming a physio. I have also completed my bronze duke of Edinburgh this developed my skills and community work through volunteering.

In conclusion, my path through academic studies and practical experiences has deepened my awareness of the significant influence that physiotherapy can have on people's lives and fuelled my passion for the field. I am eager to keep improving my abilities, helping patients, and embracing the difficulties and benefits that come with becoming a physiotherapist. I am confident with my drive and ambition for physiotherapy I will be successful within the field and on the course.

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I have helped out with multiple sporting events in college as well as participating in sports inside and outside of college.

I have helped out in two separate events hosted by college and have helped set up and organise the sessions.

The first session I set up the long jump event and took the scores of participants which I recorded so the schools could see their accurate scores.

I also helped out with another event in which I oversaw the athletics events and accurately recorded students times for each event.

I also regularly participate in sports out of college like football and cross country, I also play for the college football team.

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I use the same water bottle at college every week and don't buy plastic bottles.

I recycle waste when I'm at home and at college and place rubbish in the appropriate bins.

I use public transport regularly like buses and trains.

I reuse bags when I go shopping and don't regularly buy new ones.

I don't buy all clothes new and sell my clothes after I have worn them so people can buy my sustainable clothes.

These things mean I'm sustainable and don't buy things unless they are required and try to reuse things.

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A week ago we had a football match where I came on at half time when we were winning 2-1 but they had just scored so had lots of momentum and were confident to get an equaliser. We had to work as a team to stay defensively solid while trying to get another goal to try and secure the game. I had to talk to my teammates so I could help them to do there jobs while doing my job and staying secure. I played lots of key passes and had a chance to score. Eventually we scored two goals and won the game 4–1 to go 2nd in the league. I need to improve my finishing so I can play a bigger role in the team.

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I was pot washing at my local pub for a trial shift. Me and the other pot washer had to decide who would wash up and who would put things away do we could work efficiently. We decide that I would wash and my partner would put things away as he had more experience and knew where everything went however I also sorted out and put some smaller things away which was easier. I worked efficiently and well and got everything done on time on my first shift. I could have improved putting stuff away as when I tried I struggled with it so to improve I could improve my knowledge of where to put things.

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We had to build a wheelbarrow that would be able to keep a shoe on and then a chair that would withstand the weight of a person. We had to work as team to communicate and decide the best design and get all of the parts we needed so that we could complete the task, we also had to decide who would weigh the least so it was less likely are chair would break. I collected different parts and designed a side and the structure which would withstand a persons weight. I could have communicated better with some people and worked better under stress.

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As part of my induction at college i was asked to choose a trip. I decided to go to Old Trafford because i am a Manchester united fan and it was very interesting to see the stadium and all of the facilities.As part of the trip i had to interact with lots of students from different courses.During the day we took part in football activity's where we had to communicate one of the activity's was an activity where we had to pass the ball though all of are teammates legs before one of us could move forward, so we all had to speak effectively to each other to ensure that we were the winning team. I gave guidance to my teammates so that we were all in a good formation and we could effectively pass it through each others legs to move forward.I feel that i could have improved my tone of voice as at times i felt i was shouting rater than giving constructive advice. I was nervous as there was lots of people and it was very busy but I communicated very well and gained confidence.

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At the weekend i work as a labourer helping out renovating a house. One time i had to communicate with another person on the site who was an electrician i had to talk to him so that i knew where i could work and what i could do so i didn't damage any wires or hurt myself or anyone else. Once i spoke to him he told me i could take down the bricks everywhere except in the corner as there was live wires there which i couldn't touch or i could electrocute myself. I felt that i communicated with him clearly and also listened to his instructions. I feel i could have asked more questions and i could have watched what he did to learn about his profession.

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Induction Day
I was nervous on induction day as i knew i would have to speak to new people and get to know them. I did know some people from my previous school which did help ease some anxiety. One of the induction activities was an obstacle course and we had to work together to work through the obstacles whilst my partner had their eyes covered. I had to give clear and concise instructions to enable my partner to negotiate the obstacle course. I was proud of how i performed on the first day given how nervous i was. I did very well and managed to make some friends and have new experiences. I could have been more open in some situations and asked people more questions about themselves. I could have also communicated with more of the group and this is a target that i have set myself to work towards.