Internships

Students can gain practical work experience, learn new skills and develop professional contacts through internships. The internship must be completed under the direction of a worksite supervisor and must be approved by the Department of Kinesiology鈥檚 Fitness and Wellness Leadership Internship Coordinator, Professor Kyle Leppert.

Internship Requirement

Students are required to complete a 3-unit internship, which is a minimum of 150 hours, as part of their major requirements. Internship contact hours can be completed in one term or two and must be completed under the direction of a worksite supervisor. All internships must be approved by the Department of Kinesiology鈥檚 Fitness and Wellness Leadership Internship Coordinator prior to start.

Benefits of learning experiences available to students during their internship experience include:

  • Observation of professionals in the field
  • Opportunity to utilize concepts and skills learned in the classroom
  • Opportunity for a hands-on, practical, real-world experience
  • Demonstration of leadership and organizational skills
  • Development of professional contacts
  • Clarification of future career directions and goals

Internship Sites

Towson University is ideally located in the metropolitan Baltimore-Washington area with access to a large number of internship sites within the fitness and wellness leadership industry. Students have the opportunity to complete internships in a variety of settings.  

Internship Eligibility

In order to be eligible for a credit-based internship, students must meet the following criteria prior to the start date of a proposed internship:

  • Completion of KNES 372 (must receive a 鈥淐鈥� or higher)
  • Cumulative GPA of 2.5 or greater
  • Academic major in fitness and wellness leadership

For information on the approval process and course requirements, please contact the Department of Kinesiology鈥檚 Fitness and Wellness Leadership Internship Coordinator, Kyle Leppert at .