HES 229 — HES-229. Exercise Science Internship (135-300 Hou rs). 3 Credits
COOP 135 hrs This is a 3 credit course with a minimum of 135 contact hours in an internship setting. This course provides students enrolled in the Exercise Science major with pre-professional, job-oriented training, practical work experience and/or career related exploration in a paid or unpaid work environment in exercise related fields prior to permanent employment and/or degree transfer. The student will continue to build upon and further develop experiences and participate in planned, supervised work that integrates career related experience into their education. Increased emphasis and focus on identifying workplace issues as well as resolution takes place. Placements can include those with an emphasis in business, management, or patient/client services. The course may be taken in fulfillment of requirement or an elective in the Exercise Science curricula. Students desiring to participate in this experience should make their intention known to the department chair at the beginning of the semester prior to the semester in which they intend to do the internship. Prerequisites: Permission of Department Chair Prerequisites: Permission of department chair.