Introduction into Careers

Catalog description

This course exposes students to self-examination, career pathways, certification prerequisites and internship opportunities within the related field of studies. This course is designed to expose students to specific career pathways, specific certification prerequisites, internship opportunities and professionals in the applied kinesiology fields of study through experimental learning. This course offers, but is not limited to offering, many enriching professional development skill building lectures and assignments, professional interview, and completion of observation hours within a professional setting. Students can choose from a variety of sites, including but not limited to schools, YMCAs, fitness centers, university courses, community or corporate health and wellness programs. Students are required to choose a field that directly relates to their career goals and/or expected professional certifications. Students must complete a minimum of 12 hours of a hands-on experience in that field. The expectation is that students apply and integrate content from other and concurrent courses in the program and further learn appropriate applied skills that are critical to success in the field. This course covers the breadth and depth of discussion pertaining to professional career development within the vast possibilities within the field of applied exercise & health. An important focus of the course are the preparatory fundamentals that foster better student awareness, opportunities and discussion of how to utilize a B.S. degree in Kinesiology for career development and success within the industry. The student's field experience productivity and work will be evaluated on an ongoing basis by the course instructor as well as the field experience supervisor. The course may take place at either on campus facilities or off campus locations.