EXSC 4943 - Professional Internship in Exercise Science

3 credits

This internship offers the student practical experience in administration, techniques, organizational structure and appropriate materials used with health, fitness, or sport related occupations. Students will gain practical on-site work experience in which technical skills and abilities are applied. Sites are selected by students with the approval of the program coordinator. Students will complete 120 hours over a 15-week period in an approved health/wellness program (hospital, clinic, rehabilitation facility) as a contributing member of the agency staff. (Grade Pass/No Credit)

Prerequisite: EXSC 4553 Fitness Programming and Exercise Prescription for General and Special Populations; instructor permission; certified criminal background/sex offender check; TB Test; and CPR certification (all costs incurred by student). Must apply two terms in advance through the program coordinator for site placement.