Physical Therapist
Grant Perkins
Job Description
Certifications in order to be a Physical Therapist
Daily Activities of a Personal Trainer
Educational Requirements
Before they are allowed to practice Physical therapist must have earned graduate degrees from accredited academic programs in physical therapy. These programs culminate in either master's or doctoral degrees and take 2-3 years to complete. To gain admission to physical therapy programs, students typically need to earn bachelor's degrees, complete certain science prerequisite courses, gain volunteer or observation experience in the area of physical therapy, submit Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores and maintain acceptable grade-point averages.
Average income
Necesasry Skills to be a Good Personal Trainer
- have a strong science and math background
- be motivated and have good work ethics
- have good written and verbal communication skills
- have the knowledge to administer treatments to improve patient's lifestyles
- understand the needs and goals of patients
Common work place of Physical Therapist
Job Outlook for Physical Therapost
Demand for physical therapists is expected to increase according to the 2014-15 Occupational Outlook Handbook, a publication of the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Employment of physical therapists is predicted to grow 36% between 2012 and 2022, "much faster" than the average growth rate for all occupations.