EXS 390 Fieldwork
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 using the pre-approved site list. Students may propose a new site, but all new site applications must be submitted no later than 14 weeks prior to the intended fieldwork semester start date. No exceptions! New sites are defined as any site that is not already on the pre-approved site list.
Students are required to complete at least 90 hours of volunteer time at their site during the semester they are enrolled in fieldwork, this equates to 6-7 hours per week.
All students must be health compliant before the start of their fieldwork experience. During the semester you are enrolled in EXS 320/321 you will begin your health compliance and corresponding due date for completion. Failure to be health compliant will result in the student not being allowed to observe at their site. Please see health compliance overview for more details.
Application Process
It is essential that all students follow the required steps to get their fieldwork approved.
Click here for more details of the fieldwork application process.
Important Dates
Before the dates below students are to submit their online application once they have secured an approved fieldwork site placement.
- Fall Semester: July 15th
- Winter Semester: November 15th
- Spring Semester: March 15th
*Note: new site requests need to be submitted 14 weeks before the start of the semester.