Career and Major Exploration by Audrey Harbott https://padlet.com/audreyharbott/4x5vrkx19qbec145 Kinesiology en-us 2020-11-09 18:09:50 UTC 2026-01-03 22:46:11 UTC hello@padlet.com https://as2.ftcdn.net/jpg/01/79/29/81/500_F_179298166_YoJmBUXQKdLMjkqyAEYtceDkEHUCM2vk.jpg What majors interest you? audreyharbott https://padlet.com/audreyharbott/4x5vrkx19qbec145/wish/905415097 Kinesiology]]> 2020-11-09 18:14:26 UTC https://padlet.com/audreyharbott/4x5vrkx19qbec145/wish/905415097 What kinds of jobs are associated with those majors? audreyharbott https://padlet.com/audreyharbott/4x5vrkx19qbec145/wish/905419665 * Healthcare
-Physical therapist
-Occupational therapist
-Exercise Physiologist
-Medical Doctor
-Physician Assistant
-Rn
*Education
-Fitness instructor/ athletic trainer
-PE teacher
-Professor of Kinesiology
*Sports
-Sports manager
-Coach
-Sports marketing
-Athletic administrator
*Research
-Epidemiologist (Physical Activity)

]]> 2020-11-09 18:15:14 UTC https://padlet.com/audreyharbott/4x5vrkx19qbec145/wish/905419665 What meaning or purpose idea is connected to this major or career? (Physical Therapist) audreyharbott https://padlet.com/audreyharbott/4x5vrkx19qbec145/wish/905450430 This will give me a sense of belonging as others will value my ability to help them regain their capabilities after an injury or surgery.
This will give me a sense of purpose as it's very important to me to help others to grow and feel strong and capable. 

]]> 2020-11-09 18:21:15 UTC https://padlet.com/audreyharbott/4x5vrkx19qbec145/wish/905450430 What are the material aspects of this career or a job in this field? I.e. what's the pay range? What kind of education beyond a BA is needed in this field? What type of job is it - move around a lot? Sit at a desk? audreyharbott https://padlet.com/audreyharbott/4x5vrkx19qbec145/wish/905479638 ~ My current career goal is to be a physical therapist so that's what I will focus on in this section.
~Pay Range: 61K -120K (depending on the website, location, experience, position) median is 85k
~ I must earn a doctor of PT degree from an accredited PT education program and pass a licensing exam. (3 yrs)
~Physical therapists have a common work schedule of 8 to 5 except in some cases to provide continuous patient care. This is a mix between sit down (to fill out reports and research treatment) and walking around demonstrating exercises and helping with exercises. ]]> 2020-11-09 18:27:02 UTC https://padlet.com/audreyharbott/4x5vrkx19qbec145/wish/905479638 What is one actual job posting in this field audreyharbott https://padlet.com/audreyharbott/4x5vrkx19qbec145/wish/905521546 On indeed there is a physical therapist position in Minneapolis, MN at Allina Health to work Friday-Saturday-Sunday. ]]> 2020-11-09 18:35:23 UTC https://padlet.com/audreyharbott/4x5vrkx19qbec145/wish/905521546 Do you know anyone who has a job in this field? What do they like/not like about it? audreyharbott https://padlet.com/audreyharbott/4x5vrkx19qbec145/wish/905542805 For my Kinesiology class we are asked to get in touch with someone who is a physical therapist and ask them these questions. I know someone who works at my local hospital but I have not asked them these questions yet. ]]> 2020-11-09 18:39:33 UTC https://padlet.com/audreyharbott/4x5vrkx19qbec145/wish/905542805 What is one class that is required in this major and when is it offered next? audreyharbott https://padlet.com/audreyharbott/4x5vrkx19qbec145/wish/905553502 To be accepted into the Kinesiology program I have to still take a physics course with a lab. This is offered in the spring of 2021 but I will wait to take it until the fall of 2021 as I have to take a second semester of chemistry to get into a physical therapy program so I will take that first. ]]> 2020-11-09 18:41:39 UTC https://padlet.com/audreyharbott/4x5vrkx19qbec145/wish/905553502 How does this job, career, or field line up with your personality or passions? audreyharbott https://padlet.com/audreyharbott/4x5vrkx19qbec145/wish/905567788 I am organized and flexible and this will help me to schedule appointments and gather data. I also enjoy thinking about the pas which will help motivate me to study past recovery techniques and implement in my patient's regiment. I am also inspired by the future which will help me think outside of the box and find new ways to help my patients on the road to recovery. I also enjoy a close relationship with others and find satisfaction by working hard to achieve a goal which is why this job will be perfect as I will be able to create close relationships with my clients and help them achieve their recovery goals. I enjoy being helpful and going out of my way for others. I also love to coach and find it very fulfilling to see others grow. ]]> 2020-11-09 18:44:31 UTC https://padlet.com/audreyharbott/4x5vrkx19qbec145/wish/905567788 If you can find out, what kind of writing do they do in this career, major or field? audreyharbott https://padlet.com/audreyharbott/4x5vrkx19qbec145/wish/905604252 I will have to maintain patient records and keep track of goals and progress. ]]> 2020-11-09 18:51:33 UTC https://padlet.com/audreyharbott/4x5vrkx19qbec145/wish/905604252 If you can find out, what kind of research do they do? audreyharbott https://padlet.com/audreyharbott/4x5vrkx19qbec145/wish/905616444 I could conduct research that would improve patient outcomes and advance the field of physical therapy. This can be done in a clinical practice or a solely research based practice. ]]> 2020-11-09 18:53:52 UTC https://padlet.com/audreyharbott/4x5vrkx19qbec145/wish/905616444 Read an article and share what you find audreyharbott https://padlet.com/audreyharbott/4x5vrkx19qbec145/wish/905673113 So something I am also passionate about is social justice so I looked up how physical therapy and social justice work together. This article discussed how physical therapists need to develop moral agency to address health inequity and injustice in medicine. This article reminded me the importance of working to reduce exclusion and social disparities in healthcare. ]]> 2020-11-09 19:04:55 UTC https://padlet.com/audreyharbott/4x5vrkx19qbec145/wish/905673113