Helping people · Sport & adventure
What does a
physiotherapist do?
Helps people move better after injury or illness.
A career guide for curious students · Grades 3–12
A day in the life
Assesses movement, teaches exercises, uses hands-on treatment, and tracks progress with each patient.
Skills to practise
Anatomy knowledge, patience, encouragement.
How to explore this path
A degree in physiotherapy.
Training, qualifications and professional rules vary by country. Check current local requirements with a teacher or careers counsellor.
School subjects & interests
Physiotherapist connects with Biology, Physical Education. You may enjoy this work if you like with people, hands-on.
TRY A LITTLE OF THIS CAREER
A hands-on activity
Find and name five muscles you use to climb stairs.
Ask an adult to help. Follow the safety notes in the activity. Print this activity or save it as a PDF in your chosen language. Downloadable PDF files are in English.
For younger explorers: a simpler explanation
What do they do?
Physiotherapists help people whose bodies hurt or are weak to move again, using exercises.
What helps?
Being kind, patient, and good at explaining.
Learning about the path
You study at college for several years.
Questions to explore next
- Which part of this work sounds most interesting to me?
- What did I enjoy when I tried the activity?
- What could I ask someone who works in this field?