Internship Guidelines and Requirements for PED 490
Explore the guidelines and requirements for completing an internship in PED 490, ranging from choosing a site to registering it for credit. Discover important details about finding, selecting, and preparing for your internship experience in the field of sport leadership and administration, along with specific deadlines and considerations to keep in mind throughout the process.
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Internship PED 490 (pre-requisite: PED 460, current first aid & cpr cert Co- Requisite: PED 495) Hours: 1 credit = 45 hours of work 6 credits = 270 hours 9 credits = 405 hours 12 credits = 540 hours PED 490 and PED 495 are both delivered online so that students may complete their internships in any location nationwide Broad setting of interest related to sport, sport leadership, sport administration of any kind (sales, marketing, management, communications, athletic director, recreation, event operations, etc...)
Finding an Internship Site This is your responsibility so start early! 1-2 semesters prior Approved Sites There is a list of sites on the Sport Leadership webpage under internships, then click sites. Students can look on their own for sites that are of their own interest! Polish resume & interview skills (Career Services) Determine your references Know exactly what you are expected to learn/experience the sites will ask Date to secure December 1st(winter semester) April 1st(spring semester) August 1st(fall semester)
State to State Guidelines Due to reciprocity agreements at this time, students are NOT ALLOWED to complete internship or fieldwork experiences in the following states: Kentucky Louisiana New York North Carolina Tennessee Washington West Virginia
Registering Your Site All internship locations must be approved by the Faculty Coordinator (Professor Brehm) If you are questioning whether or not an experience will qualify, stop by her office and ask or email her Once you have secured a site, you must register it with the Career Center s Internship Management System (IMS) You will receive email confirmation once your location has been approved. Only once you have received this email are you able to begin completing hours at your site
Other Considerations Volunteer hours done outside of the internship semester dates cannot be counted towards PED 490 Students can utilize more than one location to fulfill the hour requirements but this must be approved by Professor Brehm prior to the start of the experience Things you may need for your internship depending on your location: Immunizations/TB test, Criminal Background Check, Drug Screening, Update CPR & First Aid Certifications and Flu Shot
FAQs Do the internship hours need to be within the semester dates? Yes, unless prior approval is given. Ex hours are only offered through certain dates Can I complete my fieldwork and internship at the same site? No, we would like our students to complete their experiences at different locations in order to broaden their experiences Can I complete my internship where I currently work? In some cases, responsibilities need to differ and prior approval is needed by Professor Brehm.
Contacting Professor Brehm Email: brehmch@gvsu.edu Office: Mackinac Hall B-2-221 Phone: 616.331.8878 Fax: 616.331.8870
