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Professional Certificate in Advanced Practice in Sports Physiotherapy

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Duration & Contact Hours

6 months; 100 hours

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Department of Rehabilitation Sciences of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

Hong Kong Physiotherapy Association

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23/000761/L6

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Jul 2024 - Jan 2025 (Mainly on Sat and Sun)

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PolyU Main Campus/ PolyU Hung Hom Bay Campus/ PolyU West Kowloon Campus/ Sports Field

Course Information

The public awareness on the need of sports physiotherapists was raised substantially. This course aims to provide physiotherapists with a specialization pathway to become sports physiotherapists with shorter study period to cater for the surging needs in sports physiotherapy services in Hong Kong.

Aims  

a) This course is designed for registered physiotherapists aiming for providing pitchside or on-field sport physiotherapy professional services including pre-game preparation such as strapping, warm up or injury screening, acute injury management (such as injury assessment, making of physical diagnosis with clinical reasoning and decision making or implementation of emergency caring), as well as the sport rehabilitation and management of on-field event support at various setting of sports games or tournaments.

b) The concepts and principles on essentials of on-field physiotherapy, fundamental sports rehabilitation and injury prevention in different body regions will be delivered through classroom lectures. Interactive tutorials will be provided for students to integrate the concepts and apply their knowledge learned in the lectures. Practical sessions will be provided with emphasis on hands-on skills and techniques demonstration and peer practice under the guidance of the teacher.

c) This course will mainly focus sport injury analysis (SIA), sport injury prevention (SIP), sport injury management (SIM), sport injury rehabilitation (SIR) and sport performance enhancement (SPE) areas.

d) To nurture competent sports physiotherapists, SIA, SIP, SIM, SIR and SPE must be included in the whole education system.

This course will reinforce and advance the clinical knowledge, assessment and diagnostic skills and sport rehabilitation including clinical testing and assessment, clinical reasoning, contemporary functional testing, athletic profiling, physiological and biomechanical analysis, exercise therapy, performance enhancement as well as the science and art in making decision for return-to-sport.

Target Students

Hong Kong registered physiotherapists or holders of quotable qualifications approved by the Physiotherapists Board.

Intended Learning Outcomes

a) Identify the roles of sports physiotherapists and differentiate sports physiotherapists from other similar professionals, including the legal issues, professional standards and scope of practice relevant to sports physiotherapy; 

b) Formulate prophylactic strategies using critical and diagnostic thinking skills, with or without the use of advanced technology, software and apps, based on clinical anatomy, physiological adaptations, demand and context of sports and potential injuries of players;

c) Design evidence-based sport rehabilitative programmes and return- to-play strategies with clear considerations on milestones and criteria on progression to different phases for most injuries in team or individual sports with in-depth understanding on sport-specific demand in terms of exercise physiology, biomechanics, anatomy and facilities;

d) Integrate knowledge in tissues healing, fitness exercise prescription and training program formulation, progression and regression of exercises, training precautions and contraindications in consideration of physiological, biomechanical and pathological aspects;

e) Identify potential sport injuries and make provisional diagnoses by demonstrating proper assessments and clinical reasoning with understanding on clinical anatomy, mechanism and presentation of injuries as well as medical findings such as imaging; and

f) Formulate managing strategies of acute sport injuries and emergency medical conditions in different sport settings and events including delivering proper extrication and transport for injured players to medical facilities with essential communication and procedures in local and overseas situations.

Covering Topics

• Essentials of On-field Physiotherapy
• Immediate Care for Emergency, Traumatic and Medical Conditions
• Principles of Injuries Prevention and Sports Rehabilitation
• Assessment, Management, Rehabilitation and Return-to-Sport for Sport Injuries (Spinal region, Upper and Lower Limbs)
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Classroom lectures

On-field Practice

Entry Requirements

Professional recognition.

100 CPD points recognised by the Physiotherapists Board will be provided by PolyU RS after completion of the course successfully.

Certification

Students who have passed and completed an individual assignment, practical skills test and quiz, and attended at least 80% of the course will be presented with a Professional Certificate awarded by PolyU SPEED. The credits granted is equivalent to 2 subjects under the MSc (Sports Physiotherapy) programme of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University.

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Writing Your Personal Statement

INtroduction

A personal statement is an incredibly unique piece of writing which makes it difficult to provide specific advice for. That said, universities will have certain expectations when you are applying for physiotherapy.

We will help guide you through the steps to ensure that you have provided the information that universities will be looking for.

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It's easy to worry about not having the right "structure" but to begin it is important to make sure that you have all of the right detail required.

To produce an impactful personal statement, you must answer the following four questions:

1. Why do you want to be a physiotherapist?

2. What do you know about physiotherapy?

3. What skills does a physiotherapist require?

4. Why do you think you will be a good physiotherapist?

Before beginning your writing process, answer each of these questions in as much detail as possible. Most of the information you write here will be useful throughout your personal statement.

Alongside these answers, make a list of any additional information about yourself that you would like to include: your hobbies and interests, your previous jobs or additional non-physiotherapy related experiences.

The Structure

The structure of a physiotherapy personal statement is not significantly different from any other course. General advice on the structure of a personal statement splits it up into three main parts; beginning, middle and end.

Check out all of the sections individually below!

The Beginning

The beginning is the part where you really need to sell you passion for physiotherapy and explain why you so want to be a physiotherapist!

If you have already answered the questions in the detail section (above) then you already have the answer! You just need to make that language a bit more fancy, enthusiastic and exciting with a sprinkle of some “buzzwords” (see buzzwords section) and you have a quality opening paragraph.

Ensure that right from the beginning you show that you have a wide knowledge of physiotherapy - avoid answers that only suggest your passion for physiotherapy is sport. Many applicants are inspired to become a physiotherapist with the goal of becoming a sports physiotherapist, however, universities are looking for applicants who want to join the profession to provide empathetic and compassionate care for all patients.

This part is going to be the biggest and probably the most important.

This is where you have to demonstrate that you know what a physiotherapist does. The answers from questions two and three from The Detail section will come in useful here!

During this part you need to show off all of your knowledge and show how have gone above and beyond to find out as much as you can about physiotherapy. Meanwhile, you can begin to show them exactly why you will be a good physiotherapist (question 4!). As much of this as possible should be reflections on your own personal experiences and activities. Everyone is able to say that physiotherapists should be “this, this and this,” but for a good quality personal statement, you need to show them that you already have the personal qualities required to be a physiotherapist.

They will be looking for evidence that you have meaningful insight into physiotherapy and what the career entails - this can be shown through your work experiences and wider reading.

They want to see demonstration of interpersonal skills such as care and empathy alongside teamworking and good communication skills. Try demonstrate these through evidence.

Finally, they may also be looking for signs of self-reflection - the ability to reflect upon what you have seen or done and the way that it changed your attitude or practice.

This is perhaps the most individual and interesting part of your personal statement.

You need to show how you are unique – what makes you different from the rest, why do you stand out from all of the other candidates. Try to show off your extra-curricular activities, exciting courses you have completed and anything else that you think makes you look individual.

This will be the last thing they read so try to make it impactful. If possible, link it back to the beginning and your reasons for wanting to be a physiotherapist.

If possible, it is nice to finish with something topical at the time of writing. For example, has the COVID pandemic increased your desire to improve the quality of peoples lives?

Getting the right balance

To reiterate, everyone’s personal statements will be different and individual to each person. However, it is important that there is a good balance of information in each relevant area. As a very basic guideline, it is suggested that you beginning and end should make up about 25-40% of your total writing.

The middle makes up the rest – this gives you plenty of opportunity to talk about your experiences, show what you have learnt about physiotherapy/physiotherapists and explain why you would be a good physiotherapist.

THE Physio Specifics

Often teachers/lecturers/friends/family (and the rest) will be very helpful in making sure your personal statement reads well and has a good amount of information, however, it is likely that they will not have any specific knowledge on the things that physiotherapy courses look for.

The following suggestions are things that universities are commonly looking for in your personal statement. Try to demonstrate these in the best possible way.

Physiotherapy Knowledge

You must show the reader that you have a broad knowledge of physiotherapy and know that they don’t just massage people!

Demonstrate a good basic knowledge of the main three physiotherapy disciplines and that in addition to these physiotherapists also have many other roles in healthcare.

Don’t mention what exact specific career in physiotherapy you want even if you know you are only interested in sport or MSK, the university will look upon this badly.

Work Experience

Work experience is incredibly useful and almost always essential for universities (they have been more lenient on this during COVID times).

You must tell them what you learnt about physiotherapy but also what skills physiotherapists demonstrate and how you have those skills.

If you haven't been able to gain specific work experience, think about what experiences you have had that would be valuable as a physiotherapist; carers, sports coach, healthcare assistants, etc.

It is not so much about the quantity but the quality of what you learned and how you explain why this gives you a greater understanding of what it takes to be a physiotherapist or how it has developed your skills that will make you a better physiotherapist.

Wider Reading

Universities will love it if you have already begun reading physiotherapy literature!

Pick a random specific topic in physiotherapy that interests you and read some journal abstracts – you can find these on Google Scholar or Microsoft Academic.

You will look even better if you are able to critically analyse what you have read and learnt!

For example, learn as much as you can about one treatment technique and how effective evidence suggests it is.

If not already familiar, make sure you are well aware of the NHS values and the 6 C's.

You should try to incorporate these into your personal statement as skills/traits you have learnt from seeing physiotherapists or examples of where you have demonstrated them.

Ultimately, these values are requirement to become a physiotherapist, therefore, the universities want to see that you understand and demonstrate the personal traits needed.

Hopefully this guide has given you a better idea of what universities are looking for in physiotherapy personal statements. I hope that you have found the advice useful.

Your personal statement is unique to you, therefore, any more prescriptive advice would be a bigger hinderance than a help.

If you are unsure about your personal statement, or would like more in-depth personal advice, remember that we offer a personal statement checking service - HERE

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Physiotherapy Personal Statement Examples

What is a physiotherapy personal statement?

Your physiotherapy personal statement is a piece of creative writing you need to put together for your UCAS form.

It enables university admissions tutors to assess who you are and whether they want you on their course and at their university.

This means your personal statement has to include information about your strengths, achievements and ambitions, whether you’re applying for an undergraduate or postgraduate course. .

Our tips below will help you present yourself in the best possible light.

How do I write a physiotherapy personal statement?

We recommend you start by looking at our example physiotherapy statements above to give yourself an idea of what a successful one looks like. It will also show you how you might structure it and what you could talk about.

We then suggest you sit down and brainstorm for ideas on what you could include. These should cover:

• Academic achievements
• Practical work and coursework you have enjoyed
• Personal traits
• Life experience and motivations for wanting to study your subject
• Work experience (including any voluntary or charity work)
• Extracurricular activities
• Career goals
• Gap year plans (if you have any)

Once you have an initial draft (our personal statement template can help with this), pass your physiotherapy personal statement on to freinds, family and teachers for their feedback. Make sure you incorporate their comments and suggestions (if you feel it improves the statement), and then ask them to look at it again.

It's likely you will need to go through at least three or four rounds of this before you have a polished statement that you can submit on your UCAS form.

What should I include in my physiotherapy personal statement?

• Students often begin with why they want to study physiotherapy, usually a few sentences or so about a life event or family member that inpsired them (or whatever it was that sparked your interest in the subject).
• Let your enthusiasm shine through by talking about your work experience, wider reading, hobbies, or anything else relevant to physiotherapy that enforces your passion for the subject.
• Talk about any specific physiotherapy skills you have learned and what aspects of the subject you enjoy most. Admissions tutors want to see that you have researched the course and know what's involved.
• To become a good physiotherapist, you'll need excellent interpersonal, teamwork and social skills, as well as lots of patience! Try to demonstrate these skills throughout your personal statement using the notes you made at the start.

For more help and advice on what to write in your physiotherapy personal statement, please see:

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RS Student Honoured with Outstanding Student Award and Presidential Student Leadership Awards

28 Mar 2024

Prof. Jin-Guang Teng (2nd from the right), President of PolyU); Prof. David Shum (1st from the right), Yeung Tsang Wing Yee and Tsang Wing Hing Professor in Neuropsychology, Chair Professor of Neuropsychology and Dean of Faculty of Health and Sciences; and Prof. Marco Pang (1st from the left), Shun Hing Education and Charity Fund Professor in Rehabilitation Sciences, Chair Professor of Neurorehabilitation and Head, Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, DoUBSN congratulated Miss Kwok-Chi Wong on receiving these awards.

RS is delighted to share the wonderful news that Miss Kwok-Chi Wong (Marsh), a Year 4 BSc (H on) student in Physiotherapy, has been honoured with three prestigious awards of PolyU - the Outstanding Student Award of Department, Presidential Student Leadership Award of Faculty, and Presidential Student Leadership Award of Department.

Marsh has consistently showcased her academic prowess and dedication in serving and leading within our community. Through her pivotal roles as a coordinator at the iCare Physiotherapy Pain Centre and as a leader within PolyU's STAR Programme, she has embodied the true spirit of leadership and service.

The Outstanding Student Award Scheme, administered by PolyU, annually recognises students who demonstrate exceptional performance both academically and in non-academic pursuits. Likewise, the Presidential Student Leadership Awards are presented to student leaders who exhibit and deploy exemplary leadership qualities and abilities, contributing significantly to society and the global community.

Please join us in extending our congratulations to Marsh on receiving these awards. We are excited to see where her skills and passion for leadership will take her in the future and look forward to her continued success.

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Submitted by Lucy

Physiotherapy Personal Statement

My interest in the sporting field began from a very young age when I first experienced a Sheffield United game. Eight season tickets later, coupled with my passion for A-Level Biology and Psychology, I am currently working towards a career as a Physiotherapist and eventually would like to specialise in sporting injury and rehabilitation. I recently read an article on the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy website about a physiotherapist who had completed a marathon, to 'motivate' and 'inspire' her patients to meet their goals and push through the tough times they were experiencing. This really opened my eyes to what being a physiotherapist is all about.

It is not simply identifying a patient's issue and giving them basic help, it is engaging with every patient's needs on an individual basis and meeting each of them whether they be physical or emotional. I feel I have learned a vital lesson very early that whilst the injury may be similar on paper, the patients' needs may be wholly different. A-Level Biology has given me a sound knowledge of the topics covered throughout the Physiotherapy course. For example, I have studied topics such as gas exchange in humans and oxygen dissociation, which has given me an introduction to cardiovascular respiratory which is covered during undergraduate study. In addition to this, studying biological explanations of depression and the nervous system in my Psychology A-Level has aided me in understanding the neurological aspects of Physiotherapy. Not only this, it has taught me about the damaging mental effects a physical impairment may have on an individual's ability to function effectively both at work and emotionally. These subjects, as well as English Language and ICT, have set me in good stead for a place on a Physiotherapy course in every aspect possible, for example, essay writing in English Language and problem-solving skills in ICT.

I have recently been accepted onto a work placement within the NHS, which is due to begin in December 2017. I have been placed in Mexborough Montagu Hospital's rehabilitation and physiotherapy unit. I believe this will give me a more realistic understanding of what the job requires and how much hard work and effort is needed within the working environment. It will also show me the variety of opportunities available with a degree in Physiotherapy. I have chosen to work with local businesses, such as tattoo shops and hairdressers, as a place to gain work-life skills. In each I helped with restructuring their business approaches through altering their marketing campaigns, employing my ICT skills to create spreadsheets for their accounts, client information and appointments and using my communication skills to welcome local customers whilst maintaining a professional working environment. These learned skills are highly transferable to the Physiotherapy environment as most patient records are now electronic and it is likely I would be working with patients local to the community.

I have already shown good communication skills with the general public. I feel I have the interpersonal qualities essential to support my patients throughout their treatment. Overall, I am a friendly, outgoing and sociable individual, and I feel I have demonstrated why I would be an asset to have at university through my genuine passion for the Physiotherapy professions as well as my academic ability and learned skills through my unique experience. I look forward to having a detailed understanding of physiotherapy and looking further into specific topics such as mental health and the anatomy of the body.

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Your personal statement is an essential part of the UCAS application process , as it allows you to showcase your passion for physiotherapy and demonstrate why you are the ideal applicant for the course. To help you write a winning university application , we are showing you free physiotherapy personal statement examples that you can use for inspiration.

Physiotherapy Personal Statement Example

As someone who has always had a passion for physical activity and fitness, I believe that studying for a degree in physiotherapy is the ideal next step for me. Having already achieved a first degree in physical education, I am now eager to build on my knowledge and experience and to develop the skills that will enable me to help people recover from injuries, prevent future injuries, and live healthy, active lives.

One of the reasons why I am so passionate about physiotherapy is that I believe in the importance of physical fitness and well-being for the health of the whole person, both physically and mentally. Through my work as an instructor, I have seen first-hand the positive impact that regular exercise can have on people’s lives, and I am eager to help others experience those same benefits.

In addition to my work as an instructor, I have also gained valuable experience through my involvement with the Duke of Edinburgh Award. Over the past four years, I have completed my Bronze and Silver awards, and more recently, I achieved my Gold Award. As part of this award, I spent a week at a camp for disabled teenagers, where I was a buddy to an 18-year-old girl with profound Cerebral Palsy. This experience gave me a real insight into the challenges faced by people with disabilities, and the important role that physiotherapy can play in helping them to lead active and fulfilling lives.

More recently, I have had the opportunity to gain further experience through my work at Nottingham Nuffield Hospital. Here, I observed clinical assessments in the outpatient department and saw firsthand the crucial role that physiotherapists play in helping patients to recover from a wide range of injuries and conditions. I also had the opportunity to work alongside physiotherapists on the ward, where I was able to see how they use their skills to help patients who are recovering from surgery or illness to regain their strength and mobility.

I am convinced that studying for a degree in physiotherapy is the ideal next step for me. With my passion for physical activity and fitness, combined with my existing knowledge and experience, I believe that I have the qualities and skills needed to make a real difference in the field of physiotherapy. I am excited about the prospect of learning more about the science of human movement, rehabilitation, and injury prevention, and I am eager to contribute to the growing body of knowledge in this field. Ultimately, my goal is to become a skilled and compassionate physiotherapist, helping people of all ages and abilities to lead healthy, active lives.

Physiotherapy Personal Statement Example For UCAS

I have been drawn to the field of physiotherapy. From the early stages of my academic journey, I have been interested in the human body and how it functions, particularly with movement and sports. Pursuing this passion, I have taken on various experiences that have allowed me to gain an understanding of the essential role that physiotherapy plays in helping people achieve their physical goals.

My work experience placements at Watford General Hospital and Mount Vernon Hospital have been instrumental in shaping my decision to pursue a career in physiotherapy. During my time there, I was able to observe and learn from skilled professionals, as well as get an insight into the various techniques and treatments used in the field. I was particularly fascinated by the paediatric centre in mid-Wales where I had the privilege of accompanying a physiotherapist on house visits. Witnessing the impact that physiotherapy had on children’s lives was truly inspiring, and I felt a sense of fulfilment in being able to contribute to their wellbeing.

In addition to my work experience, my recreational and competitive background in sports has helped me to develop an understanding of how physiotherapy can help to prevent and treat injuries. As a Senior Sport Organiser, I have gained experience in working with young athletes and have learned how to create a safe and healthy environment for them to thrive. My part-time job as a pool lifeguard has also allowed me to hone my communication and interpersonal skills, which I believe will be vital in my future career as a physiotherapist.

Throughout my experiences, I have come to appreciate the wide range of skills and knowledge required of a physiotherapist. It is not only about diagnosing and treating physical conditions, but also about building relationships with patients and their families, educating them on how to take care of their bodies, and helping them to set achievable goals. I am excited by the prospect of developing these skills further and making a difference in people’s lives.

I am eager to pursue a career in physiotherapy and believe that my academic achievements, work experience, and personal qualities make me an ideal candidate for the program. I am committed to continuous learning and growth, and I am confident that I will excel in the program and make valuable contributions to the field of physiotherapy.

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My interest in physiotherapy comes from my own personal experience of the science and how it changed my life. For as long as I can remember I have been good at sports, and as I reached high school, this crystallised into a love of football. I was well on the way to a career as a professional footballer, with a place in the Arsenal Youth Team, when I was struck down by a serious injury at just 14 years of age. From having a promising future on the pitch, I was suddenly unable to even walk and my dreams were shattered. Were it not for the patience and skill of my physiotherapist, I may still be in the wheelchair that was mine for a full three months.

My physio worked tirelessly with me, day in and day out, getting me back on my feet when many others, myself included, had thought this was never going to happen. She used a range of existing techniques, and adapted others, to overcome my problems, and as a result, I am now able to walk. I will never play football again, but I still consider myself very lucky.

It is this experience that has led me to want to study physiotherapy for myself, so that I can help other people in the same way that I was helped. I understand that there is a shortage of trained physiotherapists, and I would hate for someone in my position to miss out because they could not access the same incredible levels of care that I had.

I believe that my experiences at the highest levels of youth football will give me an excellent background for this role. Having been in their shoes, I can appreciate the demands on young players and their eagerness to get fit and back playing as soon as possible.

My own experience would also make me well placed to help people whose lives and dreams have been shattered by an accident or injury. My teammates, family and friends never let me down, even though I may not always have noticed this, and I would be able to show others that this support system was in place for them too.

I have always been a good all-rounder at school, and I have focused my sixth form studies towards the sciences in order to pursue my new goal of a career in physiotherapy. I have also spent time with my own physiotherapist, watching her treating other patients and asking many questions along the way to give me a realistic view of the job on a day to day level.

Success on the sports field has given me confidence from an early age, and overcoming my injury has cemented my self-belief and personal resilience even more. I believe that I would be able to draw on these strengths to inspire others with injuries to fight back as I did.

This course would provide me with the knowledge and skills needed to be a successful physiotherapist, and I believe that combined with my personal experience, and the continued mentorship of my own physiotherapist, I could be very successful in this career. What’s more, my contacts at Arsenal FC have said that they would be happy for me to spend time at the club during my studies for work experience, and may even have a job for me after I graduate.

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Personal Statement Writing Webinar and Graduate Sharing

On 24 October 2023, the Division of Languages and Communication (LC) and the Student Affairs Office of CPCE co-organised the "Personal Statement Writing Webinar and Graduate Sharing". The webinar, led by Ms Wendy Lee, Lecturer from the LC, offered guidance on crafting well-structured personal statements. Later, four graduates of PolyU SPEED/PolyU HKCC shared their experience in studying, job hunting, and non-JUPAS application with 79 participants to help them get a head start in their further studies and employment.