Kinesiology Internship (KIN 259) Information
KIN 259, Advanced Internship in Adapted Physical Activity
Advanced, supervised practicum for the development of direct service, administration/supervision, inservice training and advocacy/leadership competencies in adapted physical activity. Prerequisite: BS
degree with emphasis in adapted physical education and/or satisfactory completion of specified didactic
curriculum.
Course Objectives:
Internships allow the student to develop an understanding and working knowledge of actual operations,
events, planning, and management within the field of Kinesiology. The internship experience is an
essential component in a student's course of study designed to facilitate the integration of theoretical,
applied and academic subject matter in our field.
Grading:
Credit (CR)) or No Credit (NC) will be determined based on your site supervisor’s evaluation, completion
of all site and course requirements, and your internship report. It is imperative that all elements be
satisfactory to receive credit for this internship. The internship hours must be completed in the semester
you are enrolled in KIN 259 - incomplete grades are not given.
Note: A good resource when preparing for internhsips is the Career Center’s web site:
http://www.sjsu.edu/careercenter/students/internship-resources/index.html
Instructions For Students
Here you will find the KIN forms you and your site supervisor will need to complete related to your
internship. In addition, you will need to have your site owner/manager sign a University - Organization
Contract (UOC) if one does not already exist. You can check here to see a list of organizations SJSU
already has a contract with: http://www.sjsu.edu/kinesiology/internships/.
When all forms are complete turn them in to the Kinesiology main office. The internship manager will
review your proposed internship. Upon approval, the internship manager will contact you with add code
information.
Step 1: Complete internship registration form, internship specifications form, and internship participation
guidelines form.
KIN 259 Internship Registration Form: This is the form that is used to register and obtain an add code
so you can enroll in KIN 259. You can type in or hand write the information requested on this form.
• At the top, provide the contact information requested.
• In the middle section, provide confirmation that you meet and understand requirements by
checking the boxes provided. Also provide a brief description of what your internship entails.
• Sign your name and date at the bottom
Internship Specifications Form: This form constitutes the agreement between you and your site
supervisor with regard to learning outcomes and activities you’ll be engaged in. You can type in or hand
write the information requested on this form.
• At the top provide a start date, end date, and number of hours to be completed. Note: you cannot
technically be an intern outside the official dates of a given semester.
• Next, provide three learning outcomes. Put here a description of what you will learn as a result of
the internship experience (not the activities you will do). The preamble to each would be: at the
completion of this internship the student will be able to….
• Next, provide a brief description of the activities you will be doing - up to a maximum of 8
(minimum 4).
• At the bottom, your site supervisor prints and signs name, date, and title; you sign and print your
name and date.
Before turning in this form, make 2 copies - one for you and one to give to your site supervisor.
Participation Guidelines: This form provides guidance on expectations of you throughout the time of
your internship. You can type in or hand write the information requested on this form.
• Provide at the top in the spaces provided, information on hours and dates of internship.
• Print and sign your name at the bottom of the page and provide date.
Step 2: Have the manager/owner at your site complete a University - Organization Contract (UOC) if one
does not already exist. Note: It is quite likely that the person who needs to complete and sign the contract
will be the owner/manager/director of the organization and not necessarily your site supervisor. The
person with signature authority on formal contracts is the person the UOC needs to be signed by.
• The UOC document is the formal contract between SJSU and the site where you are doing your
internship. You can obtain the UOC (and instructions for completing the contract) from the KIN
internships web page (http://www.sjsu.edu/kinesiology/internships/). The most expedient way to
get this completed is to email the document and instructions to the person at your site who has
signature authority on contracts. SJSU has several contracts already in place. Check the URL
above for a list of recent agreements. If you or your site supervisor believes a contract not listed
there already exists, contact Dr. Shifflett and she can check.
• After you turn in all forms, the contract will then be signed by the SJSU contracts manager and
Dr. Shifflett will email a copy to the person from your fieldwork/internship site who signed the
contract.
San José State University
Kinesiology Department
KIN 259 Advanced Internship in Adapted Physical Activity
Student Name
Student Address
Student Email Address
Student Phone
Student Emphasis Area
Student ID #
Emergency contact:
name, phone,
relationship to student
Internship Site Name
Site Supervisor Name
& Email
# Units Requested
Students, please note: The signature you provide constitutes confirmation that:
❒
You have a BS degree with an emphasis in adapted physical education (or equivalent)
❒
You have read the KIN 259 syllabus and understand all guidelines and requirements
❒
You will complete a minimum of 50 hours at your internship site for each unit enrolled
❒
You have attached a contract for your site OR ❒ A contract already exists (or is not needed)
Brief description of internship: ___________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
Evaluation: Based on site supervisor’s assessment of performance and review by Dr. Shifflett of the
internship report.
_________________________________________
Student Signature
___________
Date
_________________________________________
KIN Internship Manager Signature (Shifflett)
___________
Date
Class Code: _______________ Permission Code: _________________ Date: ________
Internship Specifications
Students: Complete this form in consultation with your site supervisor and provide your site supervisor
with a copy.
Start Date:
________
End Date:
_________
# Hours: _______
Identify 3 learning outcomes expected:
1.
2.
3.
Summary of planned activities: (List a minimum of 4)
1.
5.
2.
6.
3.
7.
4.
8.
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Site Supervisor’s Signature
_______________________________
Date
_____________________________________
Print Site Supervisor’s Name
_______________________________
Site Supervisor’s Title
_____________________________________
Student's Signature
_______________________________
Date
_____________________________________
Student's Name (print)
_____________________________________
Kinesiology Internship Manager (Shifflett)
_______________________________
Date
Thank you for your interest and participation in our Kinesiology Internship program. Your support and
guidance will complement the student's academic experiences and help prepare them to transition from
school to their careers. Your time is greatly appreciated by all. Please contact the Kinesiology internship
manager (bethany.shifflett@sjsu.edu) if you have any questions or concerns.
INTERNSHIP/FIELDWORK PARTICIPATION GUIDELINES
1. I will devote ______ hours per week towards completion of the service and learning objectives
listed in my learning plan (internship/fieldwork specifications form) for a total of _______
service hours, effective from ____________ to ____________. I agree to complete all paperwork
required by my department or site supervisor as part of this learning (internship/fieldwork)
experience.
2. I understand and acknowledge that there are potential risks associated with this learning
(internship/fieldwork) experience, some of which may arise from (a) my assigned tasks and
responsibilities, (b) the location of the learning site, (c) the physical characteristics of the learning
site, (d) the amount and type of criminal activity or hazardous materials at or near the location of
the learning site, (e) any travel associated with the learning site, (f) the time of day when I will be
present at the learning site, (g) the criminal, mental and social backgrounds of the individuals I
will be working with or serving, and (h) the amount of supervision I will receive. I further
understand and acknowledge that my safety and wellbeing are primarily dependent upon my
acting responsibly to protect myself from personal injury, bodily injury or property damage.
3. Being aware of the risks inherent in this learning experience (internship/fieldwork), I nonetheless
voluntarily choose to participate in this learning experience. I understand that I may stop
participating if I believe the risks become too great.
4. While participating in this learning experience (internship/fieldwork), I will (a) exhibit
professional, ethical and appropriate behavior; (b) abide by the learning site’s rules and standards
of conduct, including wearing any required personal protective equipment; (c) participate in all
required training; (d) complete all assigned tasks and responsibilities in a timely and efficient
manner; (e) request assistance if I am unsure how to respond to a difficult or uncomfortable
situation; (f) be punctual and notify the learning site if I believe I will be late or absent; and (g)
respect the privacy of the learning site’s clients.
5. While participating in this learning experience (internship/fieldwork), I will not (a) report to the
learning site under the influence of drugs or alcohol; (b) give or loan money or other personal
belongings to a client; (c) make promises to a client I cannot keep; (d) give a client or
representative a ride in my personal vehicle; (e) engage in behavior that might be perceived as
harassment of a client or learning site representative; (f) engage in behavior that might be
perceived as discriminating against an individual on the basis of their age, race, gender, sexual
orientation, mental capacity, or ethnicity; (g) engage in any type of business with clients during
the term of my placement; (h) disclose without permission the learning site’s proprietary
information, records or confidential information concerning its clients; or (i) enter into personal
relationships with a client or learning site representative during the term of my placement. I
understand that the learning site may dismiss me if I engage in any of these behaviors.
6. I agree to contact the Director at the University’s Center for Community Learning and Leadership
(CCLL) at 408-924-5440 if I believe I have been discriminated against, harassed or injured while
engaged in this learning activity.
7. I understand and acknowledge that neither the University nor the learning (internship/fieldwork)
site assumes any financial responsibility in the event I am injured or become ill as a result of my
participating in this learning experience. I understand that I am personally responsible for paying
any costs I may incur for the treatment of any such injury or illness. I acknowledge that the
University recommends that I carry health insurance.
Student Name (print) __________________________________________________
Student Signature
__________________________________________________
Date:
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