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Raven Schippers
I am a very confident, driving individual who reacts quickly to change, self-starter with a strong sense of urgency who responds positively to challenge and pressure. I am a fast learner who is a practical and ingenuous problem solver, who is fluent and very articulate communicator, also flexible and responsive and self directed and goal oriented.
Show profile Hide profileMy name is Raven Schippers and live in Cape Town, South Africa. I am a 24 year old male, currently completing my Biokinetics Internship at the University of The Western Cape. I am in possession of a B.Sc (Sport and Exercise Science) a B.Sc (Biokinetics) Honours degrees.
CAREER OBJECTIVES
My goal is to eventually become a PhD Graduate in Movement and Exercise Science, focusing my efforts to Biomechanics, Sport injuries, Rehabilitation and Prevention, and Education in sports. With the theoretical knowledge and practical expertise I believe that I can add value to the scientific world and play a role in the training of developing future physical therapists and exercise sciencetist. I have a great passion for physical therapy and sports and I am a hard worker. I believe that by working alongside qualified and experienced human movement scientist, it will grant me the opportunity to contribute to innovation within Sport science as a whole, as well as assisting the world within Human Movement and Science studies advancement
WORK EXPERIENCE
Intern Biokineticist : University of the Western Cape, Biokinetics Clinic
Period : January 2011- December 2
Duties: Assessments and evaluation of clients,
Drawing up and monitoring of exercise programs
Skills developed : Practical and Administrative competence
Promoter : Tonic Promotions
Period : 2008- 2009
Duties : Promoting various products
Skills developed : Dedication, confidence in public speaking
Tutor : University of the Western Cape
Period : April - present
Duties : Tutoring undergraduate students
Skills developed : Leadership and organizational skills
ACQUIRIED SKILLS
Analytical skills and instrument
I have developed Practical competence in Evaluation and interpretation of physical exercise tests and health appraisal, Patient education, Learning how to make a complete and accurate assessment of each clients needs, appropriately analyzing the information, and providing suitable feedback, Supervision of exercise sessions, Monitoring the progression of a client/patient, with programme and equipment adjustments, and the application of suitable monitoring techniques, Periodic re-evaluation and patient/professional feedback, Maintenance of client health and wellness lifelong and Administrative competencies in Professional client/patient care: Batho Pele Principles, Punctuality: always being on time, and never leaving before time, Always being professional in one's appearance, attitude, and behaviour, Reception skills: telephone etiquette, welcoming a client/patient making appointments, communicating with others, Filing: filing procedures, proper handling of client files, confidentiality and privacy when working with clients and their information. Making an accurate and complete record of a client's information. Taking a client history (medical, orthopaedic, health, etc). In my Honours year of completing my Biokinetics degree I completed 500 hours of practical training at several sites which was selected by my department for a specific time period with certain expectations.
PERSONAL STATEMENT
Qualities : Motivated, highly organised, productive, fast learner, Diligent worker, strongly believe that success is capable
through hard work perseverance.
INTERESTS AND HOBBIES
I love Listening to music, playing sport specifically soccer and watching sports, volunteer work, spending time with family and friends, like watching movies and is a comic fanatic.
My name is Raven Schippers and live in Cape Town, South Africa. I am a 24 year old male, currently completing my Biokinetics Internship at the University of The Western Cape. I am in possession of a B.Sc (Sport and Exercise Science) a B.Sc (Biokinetics) Honours degrees.
CAREER OBJECTIVES
My goal is to eventually become a PhD Graduate in Movement and Exercise Science, focusing my efforts to Biomechanics, Sport injuries, Rehabilitation and Prevention, and Education in sports. With the theoretical knowledge and practical expertise I believe that I can add value to the scientific world and play a role in the training of developing future physical therapists and exercise sciencetist. I have a great passion for physical therapy and sports and I am a hard worker. I believe that by working alongside qualified and experienced human movement scientist, it will grant me the opportunity to contribute to innovation within Sport science as a whole, as well as assisting the world within Human Movement and Science studies advancement
WORK EXPERIENCE
Intern Biokineticist : University of the Western Cape, Biokinetics Clinic
Period : January 2011- December 2
Duties: Assessments and evaluation of clients,
Drawing up and monitoring of exercise programs
Skills developed : Practical and Administrative competence
Promoter : Tonic Promotions
Period : 2008- 2009
Duties : Promoting various products
Skills developed : Dedication, confidence in public speaking
Tutor : University of the Western Cape
Period : April - present
Duties : Tutoring undergraduate students
Skills developed : Leadership and organizational skills
ACQUIRIED SKILLS
Analytical skills and instrument
I have developed Practical competence in Evaluation and interpretation of physical exercise tests and health appraisal, Patient education, Learning how to make a complete and accurate assessment of each clients needs, appropriately analyzing the information, and providing suitable feedback, Supervision of exercise sessions, Monitoring the progression of a client/patient, with programme and equipment adjustments, and the application of suitable monitoring techniques, Periodic re-evaluation and patient/professional feedback, Maintenance of client health and wellness lifelong and Administrative competencies in Professional client/patient care: Batho Pele Principles, Punctuality: always being on time, and never leaving before time, Always being professional in one's appearance, attitude, and behaviour, Reception skills: telephone etiquette, welcoming a client/patient making appointments, communicating with others, Filing: filing procedures, proper handling of client files, confidentiality and privacy when working with clients and their information. Making an accurate and complete record of a client's information. Taking a client history (medical, orthopaedic, health, etc). In my Honours year of completing my Biokinetics degree I completed 500 hours of practical training at several sites which was selected by my department for a specific time period with certain expectations.
PERSONAL STATEMENT
Qualities : Motivated, highly organised, productive, fast learner, Diligent worker, strongly believe that success is capable
through hard work perseverance.
INTERESTS AND HOBBIES
I love Listening to music, playing sport specifically soccer and watching sports, volunteer work, spending time with family and friends, like watching movies and is a comic fanatic.
