KNS 416 Physical Education/Health & Fitness Administration Internship
This Capstone experience is the culminating experience in a student's academic preparation, bridging the gap from the academic setting to the professional. Students will utilize the knowledge, skills and abilities they have mastered and apply them in an approved internship setting.
Offered
Fall, Spring, Summer
Student Learning Outcomes
- Critical Thinking (i.e., asking relevant questions, analyzing, making decisions, synthesizing ideas).
- Intercultural/Global Awareness (i.e., respect for diversity).
- Ability to Follow Instructions.
- Individual Initiative (i.e., recognizing strengths/weaknesses, career goals, self-discipline).
- Commitment to Learning.
- Enthusiasm.
- Personal Appearance.
- Punctuality.
- Leadership Skills (i.e. coaching, motivating, delegating).
- Application/Observation of skills required for the position.
- Gaining Experience of the business operations (example: HR, paperwork, Supervising, HIPPA).
- Problem Solving (i.e., addressing obstacles, creativity).
- Apply knowledge, skills, and abilities gained from the Health & Fitness Administration and/or Exercise Science curriculum especially those gained in KNS 385, KNS 402/403, and KNS 410.
- Exhibit effective coaching skills including behavior modification, motivational, and lifestyle change while working with clients.
- Demonstrate dispositions essential to become an effective personal trainer including the value of learning and knowledge, personal integrity, collaboration, diversity, and professionalism.
- Oral Communication.
- Written Communication.
- Teamwork/Collaboration Abilities.
- Digital Technology Fluency.
- Professionalism.
- Work Ethic (i.e., ability to manage workload, commitment to work).
- Integrity/Ethical Behavior.