Kuni's Thoughts on Texas State

Why Texas State

I chose Texas State because of the great athletic training program and physical therapy school.

Why Physical Therapy

My original goal was to improve my knowledge and skills to provide better care to athletes. However, I want to help everybody who can benefit from our profession. I have started working with non-athletes as a part of my physical therapy degree. I am very happy that my knowledge and skills can be used to help patients and athletes get the care they need.

Career Goal

I want to contribute to improving the quality of orthopedic physical therapy and athletic training in Japan.

Favorite Professor

I really appreciate all the professors and instructors in the athletic training program and the Physical Therapy Department. They help me learn, try to understand me well, and inspire me.

It has been important to me to have opportunities to meet and know great professors and instructors. I strongly believe that the way professors teach and the professional attitudes they have change students’ perspectives of education, professions and lives.

My Most Valuable Learning Experience at Texas State

My most valuable experience has been the evidence-based practice (EBP) approach the physical therapy school uses. EBP plays a very important role in the health profession world because it gives patients the most effective and efficient care available to them.

My Organizations

National Athletic Trainers’ Association
Southwest Athletic Trainers’ Association
American Physical Therapy Association
 

Benefits of Being Involved at Texas State

Having access to organizational information, journals, career opportunities, and being able to help a professional organization develop.

Honors, Awards and Scholarships

Graduate College scholarship
Athletic training program scholarship
Oak Farms Dairy Athletic Academic Achievement
Dean’s List