Student Responsibilities

1. Schedule an initial visit with the internship coordinator to discuss the proposed internship.
2. Schedule an appointment to interview the facility site supervisor for an internship position.
3. Obtain signature from Kinesiology internship coordinator to register for KINE 415.
4. Make a formal application for an internship in the last month of the quarter prior to the internship.
5. Students must register for KINE 415 for 3 or 6 hours as approved by advisor and internship coordinator. A total of 180 clock hours are required on the job for completion of a 6 hour internship. This course is available for one quarter and must be completed within the quarter in which the student is registered. Students may complete the internship over 2 successive quarters (3 hours credit/90 intern hours per quarter) with internship coordinator approval. The internship can be completed the quarter before or the quarter of graduation.
6. Include current CPR certification and professional liability insurance.
7. Complete and keep track of all hours.
8. Dress neatly, professionally, and appropriately according to site supervisor’s instructions.
9. Respect patient/client privacy by keeping all information confidential.
10. Submit an initial report the first week of internship.
11. Submit typed weekly reports signed by site supervisor.
12. Submit site supervisor reports at 3 weeks and at the end of the internship.
13. Submit student final report and portfolio.
14. Attend exit interview as scheduled by Kinesiology Internship Coordinator.
15. Have a functioning email address available on Blackboard for communications purposes. Check email and Blackboard daily for communication from Internship Coordinator.

Responsibility of the Facility

1. Meet with student to interview for the internship.
2. Write a letter to the Kinesiology Internship Coordinator stating acceptance of the student.
3. Sign and return the Louisiana Tech University Department of Kinesiology Internship Agreement.
4. Provide training and supervision for intern students while on the job.
5. Review and sign weekly reports, complete site supervisor 3 week report and final report.
6. Provide a safe and educational experience for intern students.