KIN 393: Population Programming Internship

Experiential Learning in Kinesiology

Course description

Provides opportunities for students to deliver physical activity programming to different demographic populations through established organizations with direction by site supervisor and course instructor.

Measurable student learning outcomes

  • Determine aspects of conditions affecting the participants’ quality of life and acts of daily living.
  • Formulate programming for participants’ success at the experiential learning site.
  • Demonstrate skills in written and verbal communication with participants and supervisor.
  • Relate experiences and applicability to future profession.

In these specialized programs, you will engage in opportunities to work with special populations such as folks with Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, and other diagnoses. These experiences can be utilized as early as your first year and are a wonderful opportunity to gain experience throughout your collegiate years.

Maximum 3 credits.

Follow the directions for each program to appropriately apply for each program.

Current population programming internship locations

Adaptive Exercise Clinic

Credits: Variable

Specialized, hands-on experience working with individuals with Multiple Sclerosis, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, Parkinson’s Disease and other diagnoses through our on-campus Adaptive Exercise Clinic program.

Must talk with site and follow directions to apply: Adaptive Exercise Clinic Volunteer Description

IMPACT

Credits: 1

Specialized, hands-on experience working with youth aged 6 months to 21 years with disabilities through our on-campus IMPACT program.

Only application required: IMPACT Assistant Position Description

IMPACT for Life

Credits: 1

IMPACT for Life is a specialized, hands-on experience working with young adults with disabilities to support their lifelong physical activity goals. Students are paired with a participant to adapt fitness programs, both on campus and at community locations, to ensure inclusive, engaging, and successful experiences.

Only application required: IMPACT for Life Assistant Position Description

Rock Steady Box

Credits: Variable

Specialized, hands-on experience utilizing Rocksteady Boxing to work with individuals with Parkinson’s Disease at the Albany YMCA location with direction by specialist.

Must talk with site and follow directions to apply: Rock Steady Boxing volunteer positions for Albany

Students prior to Summer 2025

Please work with the experiential learning coordinator and your advisor for working through prerequisites.