COOPER TAFT
Rochester,Illinois
Summary
Driven Kinesiology student focused on a Physical Therapy career, equipped with hands-on experience in diverse clinical settings. Proficient in conducting assessments, observing treatment techniques, and delivering motivational support, aiming to contribute to improved patient rehabilitation and mobility.
Overview
1
1
Certification
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Personal Trainer
University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL
12.2025 - 05.2026
- Guided clients on exercise technique and safety standards to support correct movement patterns.
- Motivated clients and provided ongoing support to enhance the training experience and environment.
- Managed appointment scheduling and maintained clear client communication by phone and email.
- Conducted assessments to evaluate physical condition, strength, flexibility, and body composition, informing personalized training plans.
- Recommended exercise modifications for clients to prevent strain and injury, ensuring safe workout practices.
BREAK FREE PHYSICAL THERAPY
SPRINGFIELD, IL
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Observed Physical Therapist Steve Hanley, a private practice owner, implements a diverse range of treatment techniques tailored to patients with various conditions, including sports injuries, post-surgical rehabilitation, chronic pain, and neurological conditions.
- Observed targeted dry needling and other manual intervention techniques.
- Gained experience with patient communication in a treatment setting.
- Set up and sanitized equipment, ensuring a safe environment.
- (50 HOURS)
ATHLETICO PHYSICAL THERAPY
CHAMPAIGN, IL
02.2024 - 06.2024
- Observed licensed Physical Therapist Matthew Hensch in an outpatient setting, gaining insight into treatment plans and rehabilitation techniques.
- Set up and sanitized therapy equipment, ensuring a safe environment.
- Developed an understanding of therapeutic exercises, modalities, and patient progress tracking.
- Gained exposure to diverse patient populations, including sports injuries, post-surgical rehabilitation, chronic pain, and neurological conditions.
- Gained experience in communicating with patients while multi-tasking.
- Gained familiarity with the tracking of patient progress and condition severity.
- (31.5 HOURS)
Education
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL05-2026
High School Diploma -
ROCHESTER HIGH SCHOOL
ROCHESTER, IL05-2022
Skills
- Exercise assessment
- Personalized training plans
- Client engagement
- Detail-oriented documentation
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Motivated learner
Certification
- Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED - American Red Cross
Affiliations
- Executive Board Member of the UIUC Jiu Jitsu Club
- Planned and carried out many public and intercollegiate competitions
- Coached many practices according to curriculum
- Guided team members through many techniques and movements
Timeline
Personal Trainer
University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
12.2025 - 05.2026
BREAK FREE PHYSICAL THERAPY
06.2024 - 08.2024
ATHLETICO PHYSICAL THERAPY
02.2024 - 06.2024
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
High School Diploma -
ROCHESTER HIGH SCHOOL