Internships

Click here to access the Internship Database - Majors only.

Internships are considered a critical piece of higher education. For example, internships are designed to assist students in connecting and applying academic and conceptual knowledge to the real world. To optomize the learning experience, students should possess minimally an introductory knowledge (preferably, a more in-depth knowledge), of the subject matter. Therefore, most students consider internships during their junior and senior years following the completion of related kinesiology core and options courses. From a practical perspective, internships are invaluable in helping students focus on career options, gain experience, establish professional contacts and, perhaps most importantly, deciding whether a particular field is truly a good fit both professionally and personally.

To participate in an internship, students must select a site and supervisor, either through an advisor's guidance, the listserve notices, or self-selection. Credit is available from 1 to 3 credits. For every credit hour, you need to put in 45 hours of time at the site. So: 1 cr = 45 hours; 2 cr = 90 hours; and 3 cr. = 135 hours. In order to register for the internship, please complete the intersnhip application that is available in 2351 HHP or click here to download. One page of summary of responsibilities must be attached to your application along with the business card. This request to enroll for an internship must be completed during the normal registration period. Applications MUST be submitted in person to the Department of Kinesiology room 2351. Students will be contacted by email when the internship has been approved and they can register for the course.

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