CCOG for FT 180 Fall 2024
- Course Number:
- FT 180
- Course Title:
- Exercise Science Internship Preparation
- Credit Hours:
- 1
- Lecture Hours:
- 0
- Lecture/Lab Hours:
- 0
- Lab Hours:
- 30
Course Description
Provides in-depth and specific job search and self-promotion skill development. Includes essential skills for internship site procurement. A written learning contract which is specific to this course and mutually agreed upon by the student and instructor must be completed prior to registration. Prerequisites: Instructor Permission, and FT 131.
Intended Outcomes for the course
Upon completion of the course students should be able to:
- Apply career navigation skills when researching and selecting an exercise science internship site.
- Apply self-promotion strategies and skills to acquire an internship or employment in the fitness and wellness industry.
- Meet learning outcomes specific to this course as mutually agreed upon by the student and instructor in advance through a written learning contract.
Outcome Assessment Strategies
Evaluation by instructor via observations, written/verbal feedback and conferences.
Portfolio of written assignments and self reflection.
Course Content (Themes, Concepts, Issues and Skills)
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Conduct research on internship sites in the fitness and wellness industry
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Use the FIND model to determine best internship site choice
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Prepare an internship application, resume, cover letter, and follow up/thank you letter.
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Generate internship‐specific learning objectives and activities
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Investigate special project opportunities
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Professional business writing (resumes, cover letters, etc.)
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Pre‐interview prep and interviewing skills
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Reflect on one’s skills and attributes
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Professionalism
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Decision making