Exercise Science
Exercise Science Students
Internship in Exercise Science – MOV 490
Winter 2013 Internship Meeting Notes
Upcoming Internship Deadlines:
Winter 2013 Internship
- Deadline to secure site: November 1st
Spring/Summer 2013 Internship
- Deadline to secure site: March 1st
Fall 2013 Internship
- Deadline to secure site: July 1st
You should begin your search for an internship no later than one semester prior to your anticipated experience. It is highly recommended that you start 2 semesters prior. Make sure to share the course objectives as well as expectations outlined in the internship manual with sites as you begin to contact them. Make sure to treat this process as a very formal job search by sending your resume and cover letter to organizations you are interested in.
Course Objectives:
1. To provide the student real world experience under the supervision of a qualified Movement Science professional.
2. To enhance the student’s development of the knowledge, skills and abilities of a Movement Science professional.
3. To develop the professional, leadership and personal skills essential to success in the Movement Science field.
4. To provide the student work experiences that will enhance their success when entering the job market.
Health Compliance Requirements:
All exercise science majors are required to complete health compliance requirements prior to registering and starting their internship. The exercise science student will be enrolled in the health compliance system at least 2 weeks before the start of their MOV 475 semester. The health compliance requirements are to be completed during the student’s MOV 475 semester. The student will be required to attend a health compliance meeting at the start of their MOV 475 semester. During this meeting details of the requirements, including deadlines, testing procedures and screening protocols will be reviewed.
Health Compliance Requirements:
1. Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation - CPR/First Aid
2. Physical Exam and Immunizations Form
3. Criminal Background Check
4. Drug Screen
5. Tuberculosis Screening
6. Annual Tuberculosis and Infection Control Training
7. Annual HIPAA Training
8. Annual Bloodborne Pathogens Training
9. Student Authorization to Receive and Release Information
Internship Opportunities:
APPROVED Internship Opportunities/Sites
Internship Descriptions- Provided below are descriptions of some internship descriptions. A more compremhensive list can be found above.
1) Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital
Click here for Internship Description and Details
2) University of Notre Dame Strength & Conditioining Internship
Click Here for Internship Description and Details
3) The McCahill Group - Corporate Health & Wellness
McCahill Group/Amyway Internship Description pdf
McCahill Group/Amway Information pdf
Exercise Science Career & Internship Expo
Fieldwork in Exercise Science - MOV 475
- Winter Fieldwork Deadline: December 1st
- Spring Fieldwork Deadline: April 1st
- Fall Fieldwork Deadline: August 1st
Fall 2012 Fieldwork Meeting Notes
This experience based course is designed to give students an opportunity to study an area in which they have developed an interest, as well as apply knowledge already learned. Experiences will involve research or field based work of human performance capacities utilizing modern techniques of measurement for dynamic assessment of biomechanical, physiological, pulmonary, cardiovascular, and metabolic parameters. Fieldwork will involve exposure to mentors in fitness, wellness, or clinical-based worksites.
The student is required to locate a site of their interest for their experiences or participate in a supervised research endeavor with a GVSU faculty member. The site of interest must be approved by Professor Crawley via e-mail or office appointment, prior to the start of the semester. Provided is a list of Fieldwork Opportunities to aide in your search. The student is not limited to these sites and can pursue other experiences as long as approval is given by Professor Crawley. Students are required to complete at least 112 hours of volunteer time at their site during the semester (8 hours per week for 14 weeks). Spring Semester (6 weeks) requires 19 hours per week.
In your communication with the site it will also be important for you to explain your reason for choosing the site (want to learn more about a field you plan to enter upon graduation or you are exploring career options and this site piques your interest etc). Finally, you should know your schedule and availability and explain how you can assist and benefit their organization when volunteering.
Course Substitions
Health-Fitness Instruction
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No substitutions within the major.
Clinical Exercise Science
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No substitutions within the foundation courses of the major.
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All substitutions for BMS 306 and BMS 415 must be discussed with your academic advisor prior to taking the courses.
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Currently, BMS 306 (Advanced Human Nutrition) and BMS 415 (Nutrition and Physical Performance) are required for this emphasis area; we are in the process of creating a selective/elective list to give students some choice in their program. Until the program change goes through, the following courses can be used instead of BMS 306 and BMS 415:
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BIO 355 – Human Genetics
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Pre-req is BIO 120 or 103
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BMS 310 – Basic Pathophysiology
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Pre-req’s are BMS 212, BMS 290 or BMS 291
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BMS 311 – Pharmacological Aspects of Biomedical Science
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Pre-req is BMS 310
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BMS 375 – Biology of Aging
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Pre-req’s are SOC 388 and BMS 202 or BMS 208 and BMS 290
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MOV 201–Psycho-social Aspects
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MOV 310 – Motor Skill Development
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MOV 460–Advanced Strength in Conditioning
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This can be substituted for the BMS courses, but cannot be used for fieldwork.
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PSY 364– Life Span Development
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Pre-req is PSY 101
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RIE 341 Section 2– ECG
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Sections 2 is for Movement Science Students
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Susan Raaymakers in Radiology handles overrides
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This is a 2 credit class
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SOC 356–Sociology of Health Care
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SOC 384–Sociology of Drug Use
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