The Practicum provides students with valuable supervised practical experience for a specified period of time. It will take years of experience and plenty of networking to obtain your "Dream Job", and it all begins with your first practicum. Success is most likely to occur when preparation meets opportunity. It is not enough just to be in the right place at the right time, but it is also important to be prepared. Your Practicum is your opportunity to prepare for the future.
For any questions please contact Dr. Alyssa Weatherholt at 812-464-1742. Good luck and make the most of your experience!
Undergraduate Students
The student is ultimately responsible for finding and securing a practicum. 听However, the Kinesiology and Sport Department Faculty Internship Coordinator and the 缅北强奸 Office of Career Services and Internships Career Coordinator may assist in the responsibility.
It is important that the student does not procrastinate, therefore it is highly recommended to begin looking at possible practicum sites two semesters prior to taking the practicum course. Practicum announcements are sent via email, posted on the practicum website, and posted on the practicum bulletin board. Students may also review practicum announcements for many different organizations located in a handbook within the Kinesiology and Sport Department. 听In addition, students may also visit the 缅北强奸 Office of Career Services and Internships.
Students may enroll in the KIN 283, KIN 393, KIN 493, and/or EXSC 496 courses after meeting prerequisites. 听Students must complete a mandatory orientation prior to beginning the KIN 393, KIN 493, EXSC 496, and EXSC 497 courses.
Undergraduate
Students may have multiple practicum locations in order to fulfill the required hours.
The department requires that all students completing a BS or BA in Sport Management must fulfill the following internship/practicum requirements for graduation:
During these experiences students will gain valuable insight and practical experience. Students select a site for the SPTM 283 experience with the assistance of the faculty member teaching the course. The SPTM 305 placement is at a site of the student's choosing.
Students select the SPTM 498 internship with assistance from their adviser and the Faculty Internship Coordinator. 听The student may also seek assistance from the 缅北强奸 Office of Career Services and Internships (http://www.usi.edu/careerservices) which provides a variety of internships and job search services as well as career development for students.
Students seeking more information about practicum/internship opportunities or sport organizations wishing to post a position should contact Dr. Chase Smith, Faculty Internship Coordinator, at cmsmith1@usi.edu or 812-461-5496.
SPTM 283 - Field Experience in Sport and Physical Activity
The field experience/observation course is offered during the student's freshman year. The students learn how to complete a resume, cover letter, portfolio, and learn about networking and interview skills during the first portion of the course. 听In addition, students will complete a 20-hour field experience during the second half of the course. 听The field experience provides students with practical experiences in sport and exercise related fields. Students have the opportunity to observe professionals at work and learn about the basic operations of a facility and about programs and services offered. 听This filed experience is completed early in the curriculum so a student can make a decision if this is actually a career they want to continue to pursue.听
SPTM 305 - Practicum in Sport Management
A practicum usually occurs on a part-time basis during the student's sophomore or junior year, and focuses on specific objectives. 听Students are allowed to take other coursework with the practicum, and therefore the sites are within a reasonable driving distance of the university. 听The practicum integrates coursework with planned and supervised intercollegiate athletic experiences for a total of 150 hours.听听For the Kinesiology and Sport Department, the Practicum in Sport Management is completed at a site of the student's choosing.
SPTM 498 - Internship in Sport Management
The internship takes place upon completion of all coursework and exposes students to a practical learning environment through which they apply classroom theory to reality. 听In most cases the internship is a full-time (20 hours/week) work experience for a minimum of 300 hours.
Undergraduate Students
The student is ultimately responsible for finding and securing a practicum/internship. However, the Kinesiology and Sport Department Faculty Internship Coordinator and the 缅北强奸 Office of Career Services and Internships Career Coordinator may assist in the responsibility.
It is important the student does not procrastinate, so it is highly recommended to begin looking at the internship two semesters prior to the internship course. 听Internship announcements are sent via email, posted on the internship website, and posted on the internship bulletin board. 听Students may review internship announcements for many sport organizations located in a handbook within the Kinesiology and Sport Department. 听In addition, students may also visit the 缅北强奸 Office of Career Services and Internships.
Students may enroll in the SPTM 283 and 305 courses after meeting prerequisites. Students must complete a mandatory orientation prior to beginning the SPTM 305 practicum.
The SPTM 498 internship course is a closed class regardless if the student meets the prerequisite. 听Students must complete a mandatory orientation meeting with the Faculty Internship Coordinator to review the application and internship work agreement documents. Students must submit an internship application and work agreement before the closed class hold will be removed.
Undergraduate