Internships
Internships are considered a critical piece of the Kinesiology major. Internships are invaluable in helping students focus on career options, gain experience, establish professional contacts and deciding whether a particular field is truly a good fit both professionally and personally. To view where students have previously interned and to view what internships are currently available, visit the internship database.
To optimize the learning experience, students should possess an introductory knowledge of the subject matter. Therefore, most students consider internships during their sophomore, junior and senior years following the completion of related kinesiology core and options courses.
Students majoring in Kinesiology may complete internships as elective credits. Internship courses and opportunities are available during Fall, Spring, Summer and Winter terms.
Internship Courses
Courses available: KNES289, KNES389, KNES389K and KNES498. You may complete an internship course from 1 to 3 credits.
Internship course requirements:
- KNES289 (BSCI201 completed with a grade of "C" or better)
- KNES389** (Sophomore standing and at least 2 KNES core courses and BSCI201/202 completed with a grade of "C" or better)
- KNES389K** (Junior standing and at least 4 KNES core courses completed)
- KNES498** (Senior standing; 5 or more KNES courses)
For every credit hour, students need to put in 45 hours of time at the site:
- 1 credit = 45 hours
- 2 credits = 90 hours
- 3 credits = 135 hours
Registration Process
How to sign up for an internship course:
- Select a site and a supervisor (through internship database, an advisor's guidance, the listserv notices, or self-selection)
- Complete internship application form and review the Internship Protocal guidelines
- Meet with Dr. Betty Brown (internship coordinator) or Dr. Joanne Klossner for internship approval.
- You will receive an email when you have the permission to register for the internship course.
- Deadline: Internships must be added by the end of schedule adjustment of each term.
Requirements & Policies
- GPA: 2.5 or higher. Students with GPA below 2.5 must receive permission prior registering for an internship course from an advisor.
- Students may only register for a total of 15 credits of internship courses during the major.
- KNES internship courses cannot be used to fulfill KNES Upper Level Option requirement.
- Students are encouraged to complete a variety of internships experiences. Each internship course must represent a unique experience. The same experience at the same site must not be repeated.
- Important: Kinesiology internships courses are offered to Kinesiology majors. Non-majors must have a faculty in the Kinesiology department as the internship sponsor.
Career Exploration
Students can access Vault Industry Guides through their Careers4Terps account to view a variety of career fields. These guides outline careers within a specific industry and for each position highlight:
- Job overview
- Earnings
- Work environment
- Education and training requirements
- Exerpeince, skills, and personality traits
- Employer prospects
- Tips for entry
The industries most relevant to Kinesiology are available below:
Allied Health Careers
View the Vault Guide to Allied Health Careers
Includes the following jobs:
- Chiropractor
- Dental Hygenist
- Dietician
- Massage Therapist
- Medical Technologist
- Midwife
- Naturopath
- Occupational Therapist
- Optometrist
- Oriental Medicine Practitioner
- Paramedic
- Pharmacist
- Physical Therapist
- Physician Assistant
- Medical Device Company/Pharmaceutical Biotech
Alternative Health Care Jobs
View the Vault Guides to Alternative Health Care Jobs
Includes the following jobs:
- Acupuncturists
- Aromatherapists
- Biofeedback Therapists
- Chiropractors
- Creative Arts Therapists
- Holistic Physicians
- Homeopaths
- Kinesiologists
- Massage Therapists
- Nurse-Midwives
- Recreational Therapists
- Reflexologist
Coaching and Sports Training Jobs
View the Vault Guide to Coaching and Sports Training Jobs
Includes the following jobs:
- Athletic Directors
- Exercise Physiologists
- Kinesiologist
- Personal Trainers
- Physical Education Teacher
- Sports Equipment Manager,
- Sports Facility Manager
- Sports Instructor & Coaches
- Sports Physicians
- Sports Pyschologists
- Sports Trainers
- Strength & Conditioning Coach
Health Care Management Jobs
View the Vault Guide to Health Care Management Jobs
Includes the following jobs:
- Adult Day Care Coordinators
- Business Managers
- Cancer Registrars
- Cardiologists
- Clinical Data Managers
- Clinical Research Coordinators
- Geriatric Care Managers
- Geriatric Social Workers
- Health Advocates
- Health Care Consultants
- Health Care Managers
- HIV/AIDS Counselors and Case Managers
- Informatics Nurse Specialists
- Medical Ethicists
- Medical Record Technicians
- Nurse Managers
- Rehabilitation Counselors
- Social Workers
- Transplant Coordinators
Health Care Provider Jobs
View the Vault Guide to Health Care Provider Jobs
Includes the following jobs:
- Biomedical Equipment Technicians
- Cardiologists
- Chiropractors
- Cytotechnologists
- Dental Hygienists
- Dentists
- Dietitians and Nutritionists
- Ear, Nose, and Throat Specialists
- Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT)
- Endocrinologists
- Epidemiologists
- General Practitioners
- Home Health Care Aides
- Hospice Workers
- Industrial-Organizational Psychologists
- Kinesiologists
- Neurologists
- Neuropsychologists and Clinical Neuropsychologists
- Nurse Practitioners
- Occupational Health Nurses
- Occupational Therapists
- Oncologists
- Orientation and Mobility Specialists
- Orthotists and Prosthetists
- Pediatricians
- Pharmacists
- Phlebotomy Technicians
- Physical Therapists
- Physicians
- Podiatrists
- Radiologic Technologists
- Recreational Therapists
- Respiratory Therapists and Technicians
- Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists
- Sports Physicians
- Surgeons
Sports Jobs
View the Vault Guide to Sports Jobs
Includes the following jobs:
- Aerobics Instructor & Fitness Trainers
- Athletic Directors
- Bicycle Mechanics
- Exercise Physiologist
- Fitness Directors
- Health Club Owners & Managers
- Personal Trainers
- Recreation Workers
- Ski Resort Workers
- Sports Agents
- Sports Broadcasters & Announcers
- Sports Equipment Managers
- Sports Executives
- Sports Facility Managers
- Sports Instructors & Coaches
- Sports Photographers
- Sports Physicians
- Sports Psychologist
- Sports Publicist
- Sports Scout
- Sports Trainer
- Sportswriter
- Strength & Conditioning Coaches
- Umpire & Referees