Grace Minnick
San Diego,CA
Summary
Provided individualized exercise support as a student trainer to clients with physical and neuromuscular disabilities across a wide age range. Gained hands on experience in adaptive exercise techniques as well as functional assessments that focused around client-centered care. Supported an older adult through personalized rehabilitation while working alongside four other kinesiology students. Assisted with therapeutic exercises, functional mobility, and gait training. While monitoring progress, provided positive encouragement, as well as adapted to our clients' needs and wants.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Intern
SDSU Adaptive Fitness Clinic
01.2026 - 05.2026
- Collaborated with diverse clients to tailor solutions for individual needs.
- Assisted students in developing personalized plans to enhance overall health.
- Developed innovative methods to adapt exercises for varying abilities.
- Acquired practical skills in rehabilitation to enhance patient care.
Student Physical Therapist - Older Adult Rehabilitation
09.2025 - 12.2025
- Facilitated personalized rehabilitation for older adult, collaborating with four kinesiology students to enhance patient care.
- Monitored patient progress and offered positive encouragement to foster motivation and adherence to rehabilitation plan.
- Assisted in implementing therapeutic exercises in clinical setting to promote patient recovery.
Student Trainer
SDSU Adaptive Fitness Clinic
08.2025 - 12.2025
- Facilitated adaptive fitness classes for diverse student populations.
- Provided tailored exercise guidance to clients with physical and neuromuscular disabilities, enhancing their overall fitness and well-being across multiple age groups.
- Assisted clients in developing personalized fitness plans.
- Monitored client progress and provided feedback during sessions.
- Acquired practical experience in adaptive exercise techniques and functional assessments, prioritizing client-centered care to support individual goals.
Education
Bachelor of science - kinesiology emphasis in fitness specialist
San Diego State University
San Diego CA05-2026
High School Diploma -
Sussex County Technical School
Sparta NJ06-2021
Skills
- Functional movement assessment
- Gait training
- Adaptive exercise programming
- Rehabilitation support
- Adaptive exercise methods
- Client-centered care
- Patient motivation strategies
- Professional communication
Timeline
Intern
SDSU Adaptive Fitness Clinic
01.2026 - 05.2026
Student Physical Therapist - Older Adult Rehabilitation
09.2025 - 12.2025
Student Trainer
SDSU Adaptive Fitness Clinic
08.2025 - 12.2025
Bachelor of science - kinesiology emphasis in fitness specialist
San Diego State University
High School Diploma -
Sussex County Technical School