Internships
The Kinesiology Internship Program provides students an opportunity to observe and gain practical experience in a professional environment. Students must be at the senior level, have completed all core courses and have a minimum 2.50 GPA. Students are required to complete 3 credits (135 contact hours) of internship before graduation. Up to an additional 6 credits electives may be used to fulfill hours.
Students must be enrolled in KIN 490 Internship in the Health Sciences as a Kinesiology major in the Kinesiology Department while completing internship hours. The student must complete the Handshake Agreement, which indicates learning objectives and expectations of the site supervisor. The instructor of KIN 490 will meet with the students at the beginning, middle and end of the semester to ensure that students are on target for successful completion of the experience.
Internship Program Goals 2017-2021
- Continue to develop strong internship affiliations with appropriate medical, allied health sport, health, performance sciences, physical activity and movement education-based facilities
- Ensure that students obtain preparation for successful market experience for fitness and health professional workforce and post-baccalaureate health professional education.
- Develop a strong base of advanced health, fitness , sport and performance sciences preceptors in the community
- Develop community service opportunities to enhance the student perspective regarding multicultural and economic issues impacting communication and access to health, fitness, sport and performance sciences.