Sport Science and Health Education

Internships

Students are required to have at least 3 credit hours, or 120 hours of actual work, of off campus internship credit in the Sport Science major with the concentration in Exercise Science. Sport Administration majors are to have 3 credit hours of off campus work, as well as 3 credit hours of either on or off campus work. Therefore, those majors are required to complete 6 credit hours of internship work for their degree. Norfolk Tides BB Club

Internship opportunities take place in a variety of settings, which are determined by the student and the faculty member responsible for internship work during the fall, spring, May or summer term. Advisors are also included in the decision making process if students feel they need further assistance in finding a location or setting in obtaining an internship experience. The department head is often consulted by those students who need further assistance in determining what area they may be suited to for these learning experiences.

Settings for internship experiences are most often completed in areas of recreation, coaching (in both school and non school settings), wellness centers, area YMCA’s, administrative work within the Simpson Athletic Department and many other businesses and athletic venues through out the Des Moines area. Internships have also been completed by students in locations such as the Olympic Training Center, Texas Instruments Wellness Center, Dallas Cowboy NFL franchise and Iowa State University. In addition, students find internships with organizations such as the Iowa Girls Athletic Union, the Iowa State Boys Athletic Association, and nearby insurance and business wellness centers, to name a few.

The most important ingredient in establishing an internship for students in our department is finding the best learning environment that each student has a true interest in as a learning and career development opportunity. The department faculty work with students and the company or institution they wish to work with, to make it the best learning experience possible for each individual student.

 

Last Updated: 11/18/11