Course

10109181 Fitness, Recreation, & Wellness Internship
Course Information
Description
Students must complete 192 hours of internship with an approved fitness/recreation/wellness agency. The on-site practitioner and internship coordinator supervise the student's progress. Recommended for students who have completed two full semesters of program coursework and have an overall GPA of 2.0 or higher. 
Total Credits
0
Course Competencies
  1. Participate in on-the-job work
    Assessment Strategies
    On-the-job Skill Performance, Employee Evaluation
    Criteria
    192 hours of work experience is verified by internship supervisor
    Location of work is determined by employer
    Employee Evaluation is conducted per instructor guidelines

  2. Explore the internship’s broader industry (fitness, recreation or wellness)
    Assessment Strategies
    On-the-job Skill Performance, Written Product, Employee Evaluation, and/or Final Report
    Criteria
    Identify the types of goods or services generated by the broader industry
    Identify other employers in the same industry, and employers in adjacent industries
    Identify career options in that industry
    Identify the kind of work performed by those professionals in that industry

  3. Apply skills from courses to job skills
    Assessment Strategies
    On-the-job Skill Performance, Written Product, Employee Evaluation, and/or Final Report
    Criteria
    Describe the job tasks unique to the internship
    Describe the training received during the internship
    Report includes a summary of the internship experience as specified by the instructor
    You connect job tasks to training received both at Madison College and the internship site

  4. Demonstrate problem-solving skills
    Assessment Strategies
    On-the-job Skill Performance, Written Product, Employee Evaluation, and/or Final Report
    Criteria
    Use critical thinking to analyze, evaluate, and synthesize information
    Develop reasoned judgments and decisions

  5. Demonstrate customer service skills
    Assessment Strategies
    On-the-job Skill Performance, Written Product, Employee Evaluation, and/or Final Report
    Criteria
    Demonstrate active listening
    Customer service is courteousness, following etiquette guidelines
    You speak so others understand, without interrupting

  6. Demonstrate time management skills
    Assessment Strategies
    On-the-job Skill Performance, Written Product, Employee Evaluation, and/or Final Report
    Criteria
    Distinguish between urgent, important, and general tasks
    Assess immediate tasks and tasks you will perform later
    Determine when task delegation and/or task elimination is needed
    Meet self-imposed or external deadlines
    Inform internship supervisor and/or contact if a deadline is at risk
    Use scheduling tools, if applicable

  7. Communicate effectively in an internship environment
    Assessment Strategies
    On-the-job Skill Performance, Written Product, Employee Evaluation, and/or Final Report
    Criteria
    Demonstrate active listening
    Ask clarifying questions
    Respond to internal communications within the established timeline
    Documentation meets industry standards
    Use professional language and/or templates when writing
    Interpret written directions accurately
    Follow written directions
    Interpret oral directions accurately
    Follow oral directions
    Incorporate feedback