How to Qualify and Obtain a Pre-Internship

All students in the Pre-Health Professions, Exercise Science, Community and Public Health, and Physical Activity and Health Promotion options are required to complete a one or two credit pre-internship for the purpose of assisting students in defining a possible career path.  This early experience is designed to provide an opportunity to shadow/assist Kinesiology and Health professionals with duties that align with your curriculum.

Students are not limited to local options, and may complete this required experience during the Spring, Summer, of Fall semester.  If a student chooses to complete the experience in the summer, they will register for academic credit (and complete all associated academic assignments) during the subsequent fall semester.

Requirements and Guidelines

  • One credit = minimum of 40 verified hours                                                                                                                     
  • Two credits = a minimum of 80 verified hours                                                                                                             
  • Minimum of four weeks and maximum of ten weeks spent working at your site
  • Completion of ALL academic assignments, including verified timesheet, daily journal, final report and video summary, final site supervisor evaluation.
  • Graded on a satisfactory/fail basis
    Registration deadlines:  Summer and Fall – October 28, Spring – March 31

Process

  1. Research and contact potential sites of interest 
  2. Confirm the pre-internship experience with a supervisor/mentor at the desired site 
  3. Complete the pre-internship acceptance form 
  4. Once the site is approved, the student will be contacted by their academic advisor with instructions to register for the course. Students will register for 1 or 2 credits of KIN 2850 or HS 2850. They will also be enrolled in the Canvas course (students who complete the pre-internship experience in the summer, will register in the subsequent fall Canvas course). Registration deadlines: Summer and Fall – October 28, Spring – March 31.
  5. Complete ALL required academic assignments 

Need More Information?

Deb Power

0244 Forker Building
534 Wallace Road
Ames, IA 50011-4008

515-294-7412

dpower@iastate.edu