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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.
