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KIN 493 Internship

KIN 493 Kinesiology Internship

Experiential Learning in Kinesiology

Prepare for your future career in kinesiology

An internship bridges the gap between the academic environment and a future work environment.

Many employers prefer students who have previous work experience, which can be gained through an internship.

Students that participate in an internship are generally more confident and more qualified when seeking future employment.

Orientation

The Kinesiology Experiential Learning Internship Orientation presents a brief introduction and orientation to completing the experiential learning credit requirements for your degree in kinesiology.

Specific internship objectives include

  • Demonstrate skills in written and verbal communication with participants and supervisor.
  • Practice career and self-development skills over the term through reflection.
  • Synthesize a list of resume-worthy workplace activities performed.
  • Write career-related goals specific to internship to achieve within the term.

Prerequisites for enrollment in KIN 493: Kinesiology Internship

  • Major in Kinesiology
  • Completion of KIN 293: Get Hired in Kinesiology

  • Department internship supervisor’s approval of internship placement

  • KIN 493 application complete and submitted (placement secured) by 5 p.m. on Friday of Week 8 - the term prior to beginning internship.

Students prior to Summer 2025

It is best if you have taken KIN 307: Pre-Internship or KIN 343: PTAH Seminar as a prerequisite. Please work with the experiential learning coordinator and your advisor for your strongest presentation of yourself.

Application dates for KIN 493

2025-26 Application Dates

Fall Term 2025

Application closes Friday of week eight
August 15, 2025

Winter Term 2026

Application closes Friday of week eight
November 21, 2025

Spring Term 2026

Application closes Friday of week eight
February 27, 2026

Summer Term 2026

Application closes Friday of week eight
May 22, 2026

How to register