Internships
Internships are a key component of all Kinesiology degree programs – in fact, every single student in the department does one. We have an Internship Coordinator who will work with you to find a position that’s suited to your strengths and interests. You might work in a physical therapy clinic, hospital, cardiac rehab center, or health and wellness company, just to name a few possibilities.
To find out what some of our students have done for internships, as well as what they’ve done with their internship experiences, check out our Student Profiles.
Exercise Science Internships
Internship Forms and Resources
- Checklist of Internship Prerequisites and Procedures
- Internship Application
- Internship Placement Form
- Internship Sites
- KIN Internship Supervisor Manual
The Kinesiology internship (KIN 484) provides undergraduate students with a one-semester experiential learning opportunity in a kinesiology-related setting. The internship experience is a critical part of the Exercise Science curriculum, as it gives you hands-on experience that may be applied to clinical hours that are often required for advanced graduate program admission or to give you valuable work experience.
To set up your internship experience, you will identify a site based on your professional interest area (e.g. physical/occupational therapy, cardiac rehabilitation, etc.) and work with both the site supervisor and the Kinesiology Internship Coordinator to determine possible placement. You will be supervised by qualified professionals at your internship site, and also by our Kinesiology Internship Coordinator. See a list of potential internship sites here.
To qualify for this internship you must have a minimum GPA of 2.50 in Kinesiology courses and junior or senior standing. There are other course requirements that need to be fulfilled prior to starting the internship experience.
Internships in Australia
URI and its affiliate, The Education Abroad Network (TEAN), offer qualifying Kinesiology majors the opportunity to complete their Supervised Field Experience in Australia. These internships can take place in one of three locations: Sydney, Perth, and Melbourne. Students not only have the opportunity to gain future career experience, but a greater cultural understanding through immersion in the Australian occupational environment and participation in three cultural excursions organized by TEAN.
Option 1: Study & Mini-Internship Semester
In partnership with the University of Western Australia, & The Education Abroad Network (TEAN), Kinesiology majors can combine an educational semester abroad with a professional internship. Located in Perth on Australia’s west coast, you’ll experience wonderful weather, beautiful beaches and a laidback lifestyle, combined with a sophisticated, cosmopolitan city that’s home to a multitude of cafes, restaurants and cultural activities. Intern with a local Australian Rules football team, where you’ll experience how passionate Western Australians are about this home-grown Aussie sport that dominates the country, or a public health-focused organization that produces widespread health programming. In addition to your internship, you’ll take three courses at the top-ranked University of Western Australia.
Option 2: Full Semester Internship
URI and its affiliate, The Education Abroad Network (TEAN), offer qualifying Kinesiology majors the opportunity to complete KIN 484 Supervised Field Experience in Australia. Internship opportunities are available throughout Australia. Students not only have the opportunity to gain future career experience, but a greater cultural understanding through immersion in the Australian occupational environment and participation in three cultural excursions organized by TEAN.