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Kinesiology Internship Information

Overview

Internships in the Department of Kinesiology offer students an opportunity to earn academic credit while working with qualified professionals to gain hands-on experience in a variety of desired careers such as Athletic Training, Sport Coaching, Personal Training, Strength and Conditioning, Sport Nutrition, Physical Therapy, Sport Administration, and more.

  • Academic internships can be paid or unpaid depending on the site.
  • Students who participate in Kinesiology internships are supervised by their faculty advisor as well as an on-site supervisor.
  • For every 1 unit of academic credit received, students must work a minimum of 45 hours.
  • Credit can only be obtained when interning at sites that are authorized by the University (see below for a list of pre-approved sites).

Pre-Approved Internship Sites

Student internship sites must be pre-approved by the University. On-campus sites such as the WELL or Sac State Athletics do not need additional authorization. Click on the following links for internship sites that are pre-approved:

Pre-Approved University Internship Sites

Pre-Approved Kinesiology Internship Sites

Get a New Internship Site Approved

Contact the Kinesiology Department (kinesiology@csus.edu) at least 5 months prior to the start of the internship to begin the site approval process.

In the email, provide the following site information:

  • Name of organization or business
  • Address of organization or business
  • Contact information (email and phone number) of site supervisor

Please note: Approval from the site or Procurement is not guaranteed.

How to Enroll

Kinesiology Students must be individually hand-enrolled in internship courses. To get enrolled for credit, follow these steps:

  1. Find an approved internship site
  2. Contact the internship site
    • Introduce yourself as a Sac State student who is seeking an internship opportunity and ask if they are accepting interns for the semester in which you’d like to enroll.
    • Ask if there are any requirements to be eligible for the internship (e.g., application process, interview, fingerprinting, etc.).
  3. If you are accepted by a business or organization to participate in their internship, complete the online Kinesiology Internship Learning Agreement.
  4. Click on the following link and follow the instructions below.

Internship Enrollment Form (Adobe Sign)

How to use the form:

  1. Log into adobe sign using your Sac State email address.
  2. Click on Company
  3. Log into your Sac State Account
  4. On the first page insert the following:
    • Step 1: Insert your SAC STATE EMAIL address
    • Step 2: Insert your SITE SUPERVISOR’S email address
    • Step 3: Insert your FACULTY ADVISOR’S email address
    • Step 4: Click Send and the Learning Agreement will appear

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5. Complete all required areas in the Kinesiology Internship Agreement Form

  • The Course Code is dependent on your academic requirement or the type of internship or learning experience you want to complete. The two most common examples are KINS 194A or KINS 194D. Other course codes may be used if directed by your faculty advisor.
    1. KINS 194A – for students in the Athletic Care or Physical Activity and Wellness concentrations.
    2. KINS 194D – for students in the Athletic Coaching or Athletic Administration concentrations.
    3. Other – please consult with your faculty advisor if using other codes such as KINS 195.
  • Determine unit load based on how many internship hours you will complete during the semester (note: most students complete 2 units).
    • 1 unit = 45 hours of internship work
    • 2 units = 90 hours of internship work
    • 3 units = 135 hours of internship work
  • Once you complete all required areas and sign the Kinesiology Internship Agreement Form, click submit.

6. After submitting, the form will be routed to your site supervisor for signature, then to your faculty advisor for signature, and finally to the Kinesiology Department office. Upon receipt of a complete form, the Kinesiology Department office will enroll you in your internship for course credit. You do not have to do anything else at this time to get enrolled.

7. Please work with your faculty advisor to complete any assignments associated with your internship.