2017-2018 Georgia Gwinnett Catalog 
    
    Mar 29, 2024  
2017-2018 Georgia Gwinnett Catalog [ARCHIVED COPY]

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EXSC 4700 - Exercise Science Internship

(3-6) Credit Hours
Prerequisite: EXSC 3101K  and 3 EXSC courses, senior status
EXSC 4700 is field experience and its analysis using appropriate theory, skills and techniques taught within the major of Exercise Science. Students are required to work 135 to a maximum of 275 contact hours on site (for 3 credit hours) or 300 to a maximum of 400 contact hours on site for (6 credit hours) across the semester. Alternatively, students may take this course on two separate occasions for 3 credit hours each to optimize their practical experience in the field of EXSC. This is an experienced based learning course under the direct supervision of an internship supervisor on site and overseen by an EXSC faculty coordinator. Students who wish to enroll in tis course must have completed 4 EXSC courses at the 3000 level or above, apply for acceptance into the internship by the application date, and receive approval from their major adviser and the internship committee for both 3 and 6 hour options. Furthermore, the location and experience goals of the internship must be approved by the EXSC internship committee. Upon completion of this course, student should be able to: 1) Participate in an internship relevant to the field of Exercise Science for 100-120 hours during the semester. 2) Communicate theoretical knowledge in Exercise Science effectively in oral and written form within a practical setting. 3) Communicate with internship and faculty supervisor effectively in oral and written form regarding expectations and responsibilities. 4) Critically analyze integration of academic theory and practical experience. 5) Problem solve practical issues using theoretical knowledge.



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