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Kinesiology Internship and Practicum

College of Education, Sport, and Human SciencesUndergraduate ProgramsKINES Practicum

KINES 390 – Practicum

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

Support students with professional experiences that will help to:

  1. Connect classroom knowledge with hands on experience
  2. Assist student in choosing a professional path
  3. To improve the student knowledge of professional practices within their area of interest
  4. Assist students in beginning to make professional contacts

STUDENT PLANNING / CONSIDERATIONS

  • Students will research and contact a professional site to seek hours for on-site learning and experience.
  • Students may find sites that are related to the broad kinesiology field, allied healthcare and their future career interests or exploration.
  • Required course hours include: (1 credit = 45 hours total; 30 on-site; 15 hours in-class meetings and assignments.
  • The type of learning experience for KINES 390 Practicum may be varied and include: volunteer job shadowing and observing – minimal hands on; project or program help and assisting; or actual work – hands on job tasks. Please note, a student must take on “more” responsibility or leadership opportunities if choosing a site in which they currently work or volunteer. The purpose of this course is to expand one’s overall professional growth.