KINESIOLOGY Internship and Practicum
College of Education, Sport and Human Sciences
Timeline
*Students may enroll in KINES 390 and KINES 485 BEFORE confirming a professional site and during open enrollment for classes.
*KINES 390 required Site Profile information and Liability Waiver will be submitted to the course online assignments page once the semester begins.
*KINES 485 required Internship Application must receive application approval in advance of the semester start date. Liability Waiver must also be current or completed prior to the start date.
STUDY ABROAD
Get credits while studying abroad that could satisfy practicum or internship requirements! See below for more information.
* Study abroad programs are organized through the International Programs Office.
Practicum and Internship Credit through Study Abroad
International Programs Study Abroad
Internship Application (Must attend Intern Group Session Semester Prior to Enrolling)
Find out more about study abroad programs and how to apply at WSU International Programs.
FAQ
Where can I go? – Anywhere.
- Internationally (plan ahead)
- Nationally (other universities, nearby states, researched opportunities)
- State wide (many students return home and target sites)
- Locally (Pullman has a few great options or surrounding communities)
What are the requirements?
- Meet all prerequisites for KINES 485
- Plan ahead and meet with sites/supervisors (seek internship/job)
- Paid, unpaid, stipend, other
- Complete application (online survey submission – see deadlines)
- When approved, complete Affiliation agreement & liability form
What do I do first?
- Attend a group intern meeting the semester prior (or earlier)
- Research sites of interest (likely from KINES 390, location, type of experience)
- Approach sites to inquire about internship/job opportunity (plan ahead)
- Depending on site and opportunity, think about learning goals/outcomes to achieve
- Depending on site and opportunity, think about major project/product to complete