Peyton's Blog

A Reflective Journey Through Health Sciences Communication This summer, I discovered that writing in the health sciences is about much more than demonstrating knowledge—it’s about bridging the gap between technical accuracy and human-centered care. Through blog posts, professional projects, peer feedback, and visual resources, I learned how to write for real people: patients, clinicians, students, and caregivers. This blog page reflects on what I created, revised, and learned, offering insight into my development as a writer in kinesiology, physical therapy, and gerontology. Revising and Expanding My Projects Project 1: Learning to Write Clinically in Kinesiology My first project began as a straightforward case study: a clinical scenario paper based on a 65-year-old swimmer with rotator cuff impingement. Initially, I focused heavily on naming anatomical structures. However, in the revised version Project 1 - Clinical Narrative , I emphasized clinical reasoning, patient-focused ton...

  Cover Letter: “How to Write a SOAP Note” Dear Reader, For this project, I chose to focus on the professional genre of SOAP notes—a foundational document type in physical therapy and other healthcare professions. SOAP stands for Subjective, Objective, Assessment, and Plan, and this structure is used to document clinical sessions, track patient progress, and communicate between providers. I chose this genre because as a kinesiology major with a physical therapy emphasis, I know firsthand how intimidating SOAP notes can feel when you're first introduced to them. I created a one-page cheat sheet titled “How to Write a SOAP Note” to serve as a practical and accessible tool for students entering clinical training. My intended audience is undergraduate or graduate students studying physical therapy or related health fields, especially those just beginning clinical internships. These students are expected to document patient interactions quickly and accurately, often without much hands-...

  Learning to Write Clinically in Kinesiology Writing in kinesiology is more than repeating facts from a lecture. It’s the process of translating anatomical understanding into clinical application. In ENS 265: Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries , I wrote a clinical scenario paper on rotator cuff impingement. The assignment required me to apply anatomical knowledge, assess movement limitations, and design a realistic treatment plan for a hypothetical patient. This experience helped me understand how to write as a future practitioner. In this narrative, I reflect on the challenges, learning process, and growth that came from writing this paper, as well as the genre conventions I had to learn to gain credibility as a kinesiology student. The scenario featured a 65-year-old swimmer named Bill who had been diagnosed with rotator cuff impingement. The goal was to evaluate anatomical features, identify impairments in shoulder and scapular motion, and propose a treatment plan support...