1. A) Professional Goals...

1. Graduate from University of Victoria with a Bachelor of Science in

Kinesiology by April, 2017.
2. Gain acceptance into a Masters of Physical Therapy program (with
preference to Canadian schools due to proximity and ease of transferability)
for September, 2017. First choice program: University of Alberta Physical
Therapy.
3. In the event of non-acceptance for 2017, garner a part-time or full-time
position as a Kinesiologist in Victoria, BC, while I spend time improving the
status of my application. This includes additional work and volunteer
experience, as well as the improvement of my GPA status through additional
elective course enrollment at the University of Victoria.
4. Graduate with a Masters of Physical Therapy with certification to practice in
British Columbia.
5. Achieve full-time employment as a physical therapist in Victoria BC. I have
no interest in opening my own practice, but rather assimilating with a pre-
established practice in the city.
a. Client population of interest: geriatric patients, with a special interest
in post-surgical individuals following osteological intervention. Post-
operative rehabilitation is of interest to me, due to the traumatic nature
of the intervention, and my current knowledge base in the recovery
progression in aging clientele.
b. Current first choice facility of interest: Rebalance MD, due to my
experience working in this clinic, admiration for the multidisciplinary
approach to rehabilitation, and the personal connections I have made
during my experience.
6. Although I have no cemented expectation of salary currently, I desire enough
to finance a small apartment near downtown Victoria, purchase, maintain and
insure an inexpensive commuter vehicle, and afford fitness event tickets and
accommodations throughout the year (e.g. Tough Mudder, Spartan Race, etc).
Additionally, I would like a sufficient income to save a portion of my salary
for travel when desired, and future investments (e.g. a house). Current
suggested salary: $75,000 annually.

B) Personal Goals.

1. I fully intend to be employed and live full time in Victoria, BC.

2. I wish to maintain an physically active lifestyle in my current sporting
modality (Crossfit and Marathon running), independent of my work schedule,
with preference to morning availability for this purpose (5:30AM 8AM)
 3. I desire the ability to take short periods time off (e.g. an occasional weekend)
intermittently throughout the year to enjoy sporting/local travel activities (e.g.
mountaineering, camping, races, local fitness competitions, etc)
4. I desire a job in which I am not sedentary for long periods of time, and am
active throughout my work day. I find sitting for long periods of time to be
uncomfortable and physically taxing, and would like a job and lifestyle
environment to accommodate this.
5. I would like to be employed close enough to home so that I do not need to
commute to and from the workplace. I have contended with a one hour
commute to and from school for the entirety for my post-secondary education,
and wish to alleviate that portion of my day. I am not overly passionate about
travel for work, and am perfectly content being employed in a single location.

2. Action Plan.......

a) Institute Overview& Finances

Please Note: The following information applies to only my first choice

graduate school. However, I will be submitting other applications to all the
following physical therapy programs, many of which have mutual
requirements, having researched all the requirements extensively:

i) University of Toronto, Canada

ii) Western University, Canada
iii) Queens University, Canada
iv) McGill University, Canada
v) University of Puget Sound, United States
vi) Robert Gordon University, Ireland
vii) University of Dublin, Ireland
viii) Bond University, Australia

Overview
Institution University of Alberta
Program Master of Science in Physical Therapy
Application
Deadline February 1st, 2017
Application https://www.ualberta.ca/graduate-studies/prospective-students/apply-for-
Form admission
Application
Cost $100
Application
Status Incomplete
Application
Requirements
Class Number of Credits Completion Status
English 3.0 Complete
Statistics 3.0 Complete
Psychology 3.0 Complete
Humanities/Social
Sciences 3.0 Complete
Human Anatomy 3.0 Complete
Human Physiology 6.0 Complete
Human Movement 3.0 Complete

Interview
Requirement Yes
Interview Date April 29, 2017
Invitation Status TBA
Formation MMI
Sample Questions Available on Faculty Website

Important Dates
On Site Orientation Date On Site Orientation Date
Detailed Timeline Available on Faculty Website
On Site Orientation Date July 31st, 2017
Class Start Date August 2nd, 2017

Cohort Timeline
Year Class Block Date
Year 1 Blocks 1-3 Aug 2017 - July 2018
Year 2 Blocks 4-6 Sept 2018 - July 2019
Year 3 Block 7 Sept 2019 - Dec 2019
Convocation TBA

Tuition Costs
Year 1 $9,040.20
Year 2 $7,970.40
Year 3 $1,869.60
Text Books $2,400
Additional Costs Variable
 b) Timeline

Year & Month Important Professional Events Important Personal Events

2017
January UVIC Final Semester Begins
February UVIC Year 4, Semester 2
March UVIC Year 4, Semester 2
April UVIC Final Exam Period
May Alaska Road Trip
Canada's Toughest Mudder
June UVIC Convocation 2017
July UofA Orientation
August UofA Blocks 1-3 Begin
September UofA Blocks 1-3
October UofA Blocks 1-3
World's Toughest Mudder
November UofA Blocks 1-3 2017
UofA Blocks 1-3 + Clinical
December Placement 1 Return Home for Christmas
2018
January UofA Blocks 1-3
February UofA Blocks 1-3
March UofA Blocks 1-3
April UofA Blocks 1-3
UofA Blocks 1-3 + Clinical
May Placement 2
UofA Blocks 1-3 + Clinical
June Placement 2
July UofA Blocks 1-3
August Return Home for Summer
September UofA Blocks 4-6 Begin
October UofA Blocks 4-6
November UofA Blocks 4-6
December UofA Blocks 4-6 Return Home for Christmas
2019
UofA Blocks 4-6 + Clinical
January Placement 3
UofA Blocks 4-6 + Clinical
February Placement 3
March UofA Blocks 4-6
April UofA Blocks 4-6
UofA Blocks 4-6 + Clinical
May Placement 4
 UofA Blocks 4-6 + Clinical
June Placement 4
July UofA Blocks 4-6
August Return Home for Summer
September Clinical Placement 5
October Clinical Placement 5
November Clinical Placement 6
December Clinical Placement 6 Return Home for Christmas
2020
January UofA Convocation Return to Victoria
National Physiotherapy Competency Acquire Apartment in Victoria
February Exam BC
March Application for License to Practice
Apply and acquire position as
April Onward physiotherapist in Victoria BC

Physical Therapist Professional Requirements

a) 4 Year Undergraduate Degree
a. In Progress
b) 2 Year Masters of Physical Therapy Graduate Degree from Canadian accepted
accredited school*
a. Currently applying
b. Completion of Academic and Clinical Placement semesters of graduate
program.
c. See Section 4.a. for detailed information.
c) Canadian National Physical Therapy Competency Exam
a. To be completed upon completed of academic and clinical placement
component of graduate program.
b. Registration Guide: http://www.alliancept.org/taking-the-exam/exam-
application-information/exam-registration-guide-2016/
d) Canadian Alliance of Physiotherapy Regulators Application for Credentialing
a. Checklist for BC Credentialing: http://www.alliancept.org/becoming-
credentialled/credentialling-overview/
e) Criminal Record Evaluation
a. BC CRC Evaluation Form: http://cptbc.org/physical-
therapists/criminal-record-check/
f) Practice Insurance
a. Can be attained through several avenues, the amount required varying
based on employment status (e.g. kinesiologist, athletic therapist,
physical therapist, etc).
 b. BC Physical Therapy Insurance registration application forms:
https://physiotherapy.ca/insurance
g) Employment Opportunities
a. BC Job openings: http://bcphysio.org/jobs
b. As I currently do not have completed physical therapy certification, I
am not exploring job opportunities within the city extensively at this
time.