Personal Statement:Physiotherapy 2

Why do you want to study this course or subject?

I have been interested in health studies since my childhood.

Physiotherapy interests me because it is an active profession, which offers diversity in its application.

All through school I have enjoyed learning about people. All three subjects I am currently studying look at different aspects of human functions or behaviour.

How have your qualifications and studies helped you to prepare for this course or subject?

When I was 15 years old I did a week of work experience shadowing a physiotherapist at a school for disabled children aged between 4 and 18 years, where I was involved with the children and their exercises.

I was also able to observe interactions with occupational therapists, music therapists and other health professionals.

Recently I have had more work experience at the Nottingham Nuffield Hospital, where I observed clinical assessments in the outpatients department and the role of the physiotherapist on the ward.

I have a future placement at an NHS outpatient's physiotherapy clinic where I will be involved in group exercise classes.

What else have you done to prepare outside of education, and why are these experiences useful?

During the past year at school I have been involved in a mentoring scheme, helping children who are experiencing problems either academically or socially.

Over the past 4 years I have completed my Bronze and Silver Duke of Edinburgh Award and have more recently achieved my Gold. As part of my Gold Award I had to spend a week doing a residential project. I chose to spend a week on a camp for disabled teenagers, run by a paediatric physiotherapist, where I was a buddy to an 18-year-old girl with profound Cerebral Palsy, and had to care for all her needs during the week.

I have also completed my Girl Guiding Leadership qualification at a Brownie Pack, which I help at every week. This now enables me to be in charge of the pack or teach the girls in small groups.

I have a part time job as a lifeguard. This job has many responsibilities, not only do I have to be alert at all times, but also share a responsibility for the safety of pool equipment and public areas. I am currently working towards my assistant swimming teachers qualification, and in the future I am hoping to progress on to achieving the full swimming teachers certificate. I have been an active member of a competitive swimming club for the past 13 years, and have been captain of this for the past 2 years. I spend one night a week teaching the younger children in the club.

How personal statements have changed?

The current personal statement format, with three 'scaffolding' questions, was introduced by Ucas in September 2025. This personal statement was submitted before then, using the old essay-style format. It has been carefully edited into the three-question format, with all of the original wording kept.

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