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Wednesday, December 5, 2012

PT CAS Applicant Data

Are you an Exercise Science student who is interested in pursuing a graduate program in Physical Therapy? Here is some interesting information from the 2011-2012 Physical Therapist Centralized Application Service (PT CAS) Applicant Data Report about the 2012 entering class:

Mean undergraduate cumulative GPA (among those applicants who were accepted to a program) page 25: 3.52

Mean combined science and math GPA (among those applicants who were accepted to a program) page 25: 3.37

Most identified majors (among those applicants who were accepted to a program) page 31: Exercise Science, Biology, Kinesiology (in that order)

Applicant/Acceptance by undergraduate institution page 56: JMU 85/35, 41%
Mean unofficial GRE percentile scores (among those applicants who were accepted) page 64:Verbal: 55.8%
Quantitative: 54.8%
Analytical: 46.1%

Monday, November 26, 2012

Spring 2013 - UREC

UREC asked me to announce that they are no longer accepting applications for practicum/internship for the Spring 2013 semester.

At this point, they are still accepting applications for Summer 2013 and Fall 2013.

Sport Management Internship - Baltimore

Received this message today about an internship opportunity for summer 2013 in the Sports Management/Administration/Events field.
Aloha Tournaments, a Baltimore, MD based company, is the world’s largest youth lacrosse tournament company. In 2012, over 40,000 athletes, between the ages of 7-18 competed in twenty different events.  Aloha Tournaments hosts some of the largest, most well run lacrosse and field hockey events in the nation. While the competition is always top notch, emphasis is placed on providing each player, along with their family and friends, a unique experience. 
We are looking for two interns for summer 2013 who will serve as the right hand to the Tournament Director for each event from start to finish. The intern will have a wide variety of responsibilities throughout the summer from preparing to execution and the final wrap up of each event. Also, each intern will be assigned a summer long project they will be responsible for completing and presenting to Aloha Tournament’s staff at the conclusion of their internship. 
Thank you in advance for passing this internship opportunity along to your students. Attached please find a detailed description of the internship, compensation and application process. Questions should be directed to info@alohatournaments.com or 410-252-5642.
Position description below:

Monday, November 19, 2012

Operations Intern USOC

Not entirely Exercise Science, but I received this posting by email. Here's a quick description: Provide direct support to the Operations Department for all program-related functions. Work directly with National Governing Bodies (NGBs) to coordinate camps and clinics at the Olympic Training Center (OTC). Assist with events at the OTC and aid with program logistics of short-term programs. Day-to-day interaction with resident athletes and OTC guests, including the registration of all users of the CSOTC, and direct contact with other OTC divisions (dining, transportation, venues, etc).
Our internship offers an intern the opportunity to gain experience with logistics and event planning experience. A unique chance will be given to the intern this upcoming Spring semester, as he/she will get to work directly with our Events Staff. For approximately two months, he/she will be assisting with our large-scale events on the complex, such as the Dave Schultz WRE tournament, the Boxing National Championships, Rhythmic Gymnastics Challenge, and the Colorado Open (Dan Zimpher Memorial Tournament).

https://usoc.silkroad.com/epostings/index.cfm?fuseaction=app.jobinfo&jobid=216832&company_id=16060&version=1&source=ONLINE&jobOwner=992303&aid=1

Fitness Director Ohio University

Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Physiology, Recreation, or related field is required. A minimum of two years experience (depending on educational background) in a fitness programming or related field is required. Master’s degree in Exercise Physiology, Recreation, or related field is preferred. AFAA, ACE, ACSM or ESA fitness instructor certification or ACSM health/fitness instructor certifications preferred. http://www.bluefishjobs.com/jobs#/detail/4995446

Tuesday, November 6, 2012

Exercise Leader Practicum Opportunities!

Want to get experience personal training? Check out this new practicum opportunity offered by the Kinesiology department...

Thursday, November 1, 2012

Strength and Conditioning Employment - Charlotte, NC

Want to find a job in strength and conditioning? I received this message today from the United States Performance Center in Charlotte, NC, which will open on January 2nd, 2013. Employment announcement: 

Wednesday, October 17, 2012

KIN 422 to be offered again this spring

My recently developed elective course, KIN 422: Advanced Principles of Group Exercise Leadership, will be available again for enrollment for the spring 2013 semester.


Friday, October 12, 2012

Wediko Children's Services

This organization offers a paid internship, and contacts us regularly to recruit internship students.

The Wediko Summer Program is a short term residential treatment program that serves approximately 150 children with emotional and behavioral difficulties. Each year, we hire a group of dedicated, ambitious, and talented individuals to make the program meaningful and successful for each child. We offer a unique opportunity for students in a variety of majors to teach art, athletics, theatre, mountain biking, fishing, and other water based activities. There is also an opportunity for students who are interested in teaching in the classroom and direct care positions.

Wednesday, October 10, 2012

Happy Birthday, Blog!

I created this blog one year ago today! Still going strong! Leave a comment if there are any opportunities you'd like me to keep an eye out for, any topics you'd like me to address, or any other ideas you have for the blog!

Monday, October 8, 2012

AFAA Group Exercise Certification

The Kinesiology department will host the AFAA Primary Group Exercise Certification on Saturday December 15, 9am-5pm, in Godwin Hall room 140.

Self-study prior to the workshop is required. To enroll visit AFAA's website, www.afaa.com.

Questions, contact Jana at walterjr@jmu.edu

Wednesday, October 3, 2012

Reminder: LifeTime Fitness Recruiters to Visit Godwin Hall

Life Time Fitness to Visit Godwin Hall
Mr. Tamer Moumen (General Manager) and Ms. Teresa Cavanaugh (Senior Personal Training Department Head) from Life Time Fitness (http://lifetimefitness.com/) will be on-campus in Godwin Hall room 344 on Friday, October 12 from 9am-Noon to provide information regarding personal training internship and employment opportunities.
As the Healthy Way of Life Company, Life Time (NYSE: LTM) delivers the certified professionals, comprehensive businesses and incredible destinations that help people positively change their lives every day. The Company's healthy way of life approach enables its customers to achieve their health and fitness goals by engaging in their areas of interest — or discovering new passions — both inside and outside of Life Time's distinctive and large sports, professional fitness, family recreation and spa destinations. Today, the Company operates 102 centers under the LIFE TIME FITNESS® and LIFE TIME ATHLETIC(SM) brands primarily in suburban locations, in 22 states and 28 major markets.
A short presentation will begin at the top of the each hour – 9am, 10am and 11am. Time at the end of the session will be used as an open forum for question and answer.
You do not have to attend the entire 3 hours. Attend for as long as you can, when you can.
Dress is business casual. Bring a resume and cover letter to leave if you are interested in being considered for a spring or summer semester internship.
Contact Jana Walters, walterjr@jmu.edu, 568-4864, with questions.

Reminder: KIN 471 or KIN 481 in the Spring 2013 Semester?

Spring 2013 Fieldwork Information Sessions

To: Exercise Science students
From: Jana Walters, ES Fieldwork Coordinator
Subject: Information about completing KIN 471 Practicum or KIN 481 Internship during the Spring 2013 semester


Do you need to complete KIN 471 Practicum or KIN 481 Internship* during the Spring 2013 semester?  You must attend a mandatory information session. Times are:

Katie Winters - Alumni Highlight

Check out the Alumni Highlight on Katie Winters, BS '07, MS '10: http://www.jmu.edu/kinesiology/features/winters.html

Wednesday, September 26, 2012

FREE Practice Test for GRE, MCAT, LSAT

Want to practice the GRE, MCAT or LSAT for free? Kaplan will be on campus on Sat Oct 20. You must register in order to participate.

Tuesday, September 25, 2012

August 2012 Graduates - Future Plans

What are the August 2012 graduates planning to do now that they have completed their degree?

Physical Therapy Expo

Wednesday, September 26, 2012: The 2012 PT Expo will be held in the nTelos room located in ISAT, 2nd floor 9am-2pm EVERYONE is welcome to attend.

Friday, September 21, 2012

Teaching Assistant for GKIN 100

Teaching Assistant for GKIN 100

Practicum Opportunity

Position Responsibilities:

Assisting with the following fitness assessments:  
1-repitition maximum for arm press and leg press
Curl-ups and sit ups
Sit-and-reach
BIA and waist-to-hip ratio

Thursday, September 20, 2012

Fall 2012 Fieldwork Sites

Want to know where other students are completing fieldwork this fall?

Fall Internship & Career Fair

Career and Academic Planning's Fall Career and Internship Fair is Monday, October 1st from 12pm - 4pm in the Festival Ballrooms. Of interest to the Exercise Science Students is Life Time Fitness, City Year, and Peace Corps -- possibly more depending on your interests. A copy/paste of employers attending is below.

Considering Graduate School?

Check out these 3 great opportunities on-campus to get more information! There is a Graduate and Professional School Fair, FREE practice tests for GRE, LSAT or MCAT, and a presentation for those who are considering going to graduate school! All coming up soon!! 

Wednesday, September 19, 2012

Employment - Wellness Coach

CHP Wellness Coaches (WC) will provide health and wellness services at job sites identified by CHP and its partners. In Tennessee, Georgia, Kentucky and others. Responsibilities include:

On-campus Health Education Opportunity

At JMU:

REACH (Reality Educators Advocating Campus Health), is currently recruiting new members.  Getting involved with this peer education group is a great way to get hands-on experience creating, implementing and facilitating health education programs.  If you are interested in providing other students with the tools to be healthy, consider joining REACH.

For more information contact: jmuREACHedu@gmail.com.

Sunday, September 16, 2012

On-campus practicum or internship opportunity

Looking for an opportunity to offer physical activity programing for individuals with disabilitiies? Want to be on campus?

Fieldwork Opportunity with Overcoming Barriers, Spring 2013

Thursday, September 13, 2012

Spring 2013 Fieldwork Information Sessions

To: Exercise Science students
From: Jana Walters, ES Fieldwork Coordinator
Subject: Information about completing KIN 471 Practicum or KIN 481 Internship during the Spring 2013 semester


Do you need to complete KIN 471 Practicum or KIN 481 Internship* during the Spring 2013 semester?  You must attend a mandatory information session. Times are:

Wellness and Fitness Specialist - Cornell University

Wellness and Fitness Specialist - Cornell University
http://hpcareer.net/jobs/wellness_and_fitness_specialist/

Tuesday, September 11, 2012

JMU Strength and Conditiong Spring/Summer 2013

Are you interested in completing practicum or internship with JMU Strength and Conditioning (or any area of JMU Athletics)?  You should attend JMU Athletics Practicum/Internship Information Night on Tuesday, September 25th at 5:00pm in the APC Team Meeting Room (2nd Floor of the Plecker Athletic Performance Center). 

Application Deadlines:
Spring 2013: October 15th
Summer 2013: February 15th
Application Materials: Practicum/Internship Application, Resume and Cover Letter
Application & More Info: http://www.jmusports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=14400&ATCLID=204762577

Life Time Fitness Recruiters On Campus

Life Time Fitness to Visit Godwin Hall
Mr. Tamer Moumen (General Manager) and Ms. Teresa Cavanaugh (Senior Personal Training Department Head) from Life Time Fitness (http://lifetimefitness.com/) will be on-campus in Godwin Hall room 344 on Friday, October 12 from 9am-Noon to provide information regarding personal training internship and employment opportunities.
As the Healthy Way of Life Company, Life Time (NYSE: LTM) delivers the certified professionals, comprehensive businesses and incredible destinations that help people positively change their lives every day. The Company's healthy way of life approach enables its customers to achieve their health and fitness goals by engaging in their areas of interest — or discovering new passions — both inside and outside of Life Time's distinctive and large sports, professional fitness, family recreation and spa destinations. Today, the Company operates 102 centers under the LIFE TIME FITNESS® and LIFE TIME ATHLETIC(SM) brands primarily in suburban locations, in 22 states and 28 major markets.
A short presentation will begin at the top of the each hour – 9am, 10am and 11am. Time at the end of the session will be used as an open forum for question and answer.
You do not have to attend the entire 3 hours. Attend for as long as you can, when you can.
Dress is business casual. Bring a resume and cover letter to leave if you are interested in being considered for a spring or summer semester internship.
Contact Jana Walters, walterjr@jmu.edu, 568-4864, with questions.

Sunday, September 9, 2012

Friday, September 7, 2012

MCAT Changing

Interested in applying to medical school? The Medical College Admissions Test (MCAT) will include more information than the natural sciences beginning in 2015. More on this story here: http://www.jmu.edu/news/2012/08/30-changes-to-mcat.shtml

Monday, September 3, 2012

Joe Valentino - Alumni Highlight

Check out the Exercise Science Alumni Highlight story about Joe Valentino ('12). Joe completed an internship with the Carolina Panthers Strength and Conditioning program, and is now a graduate assistant Strength and Conditioning coach at Florida Atlantic University.

Friday, August 31, 2012

Health Promotion Coordinator at Osan Military Base

http://hpcareer.net/jobs/health_promotion_coordinator/

Duties:
  • The contractor shall support Airmen in optimizing human performance with an emphasis in war fighting capability and the prevention of illness and injury.
  • Advocate for healthy communities in support of personnel and beneficiaries achieving healthier lifestyles.
Qualifications:
  • Professional knowledge of health promotion/education theories, principles, practices, evidence-based guidelines, and procedures necessary to provide and document effective health promotion education.
  • Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in Health Education, Community Health Education, Public Health, Health Promotion/Adult Fitness, or related field.
  • Shall have a minimum of 1 year experienced in community Health Promotion planning and programming is desired.
  • Certification in Health Education for the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing (NCHEC)
  • BLS

Tuesday, August 28, 2012

Hilton Head Health Internship

Received this email message from Hilton Head Health about internships. The message also included an application packet, I am glad to forward that to you as an email attchement:
 
Dear University Advisors/Internship Coordinators,
 
Application deadline for spring internships starting in December 2013 is near (Sept. 30th).
 
Thank you again for your interest in the Hilton Head Health’s Internship Program.  For your reference, attached is the Internship Application Package. Your students can also log on to www.hhhealth.com to learn more about Hilton Head Health.
 
Please note: Internships are available year round, and on a rolling admission basis. Hilton Head Health recommends interested students apply at least 4-6 months in advance of their desired internship date.
 
We anticipate this information to be useful for you and your students.  Please feel free to contact me with any questions.
 
Best Wishes and Healthy Regards,
 
Amber Shadwick

Thursday, August 9, 2012

Corporate Fitness Internship - Aquila, Ltd.

I received this message on 8/1/12:
 
Hello,
 
My name is Katie Follett and I am an internship coordinator for Aquila, Ltd., Health & Fitness Solutions.  My corporate wellness company and I are looking for student interns to work in our fitness facilities located in the Washington D.C. Metro area.  We seek bright, passionate, and responsible students who are interested in the health, wellness, and fitness industry.  In the Washington D.C. Metropolitan area, Aquila contracts with government agencies to provide high-quality, professional service to federal employees and agents.
 
Our student interns will receive real hands on experience in the corporate fitness industry.  They will get a chance to practice fitness assessments, have an opportunity to teach group fitness and develop and execute personal training programs.  We will cater to the needs of internship requirements, as well as provide helpful guidance in order for the students to gain the most out of their experience.
 
See Jana for flyer included in message.
 
 
 
Thank you,
 
 
KATIE FOLLETT, ASSISTANT PROGRAM MANAGER
 
FDIC FITNESS CENTERS
550 17th Street NW
Washington D.C. 20429
 
3501 N. Fairfax Drive
Arlington, VA 22226
 
 

Tuesday, July 24, 2012

Employment Opportunities

Health Fitness Specialist at National Institute for Fitness and Sport, Indianapolis, Indiana: http://www.exercisejobs.com/job.php?job_id=51823

Part-time Health Fitness Specialist at Take Care Health Systems, Atlantic City, New Jersey: http://www.exercisejobs.com/job.php?job_id=51815

2 positions. (1) Exercise Physiolgist and (2) Corporate Fitness Manager at Cardio-Kinetics in Newark, Delaware: http://www.exercisejobs.com/job.php?job_id=51814
Health Fitness Specialist Senior at Take Care Health Systems, Greenwich, Connecticut: http://www.exercisejobs.com/job.php?job_id=51812

I found all of these postings at http://www.exercisejobs.com/. You can sign up to receive weekly emails from this site to assist in your employment search.

Monday, July 16, 2012

Fall Internships with Lifetime Fitness

As the Healthy Way of Life Company, Life Time (NYSE: LTM) delivers the certified professionals, comprehensive businesses and incredible destinations that help people positively change their lives every day. The Company's healthy way of life approach enables its customers to achieve their health and fitness goals by engaging in their areas of interest — or discovering new passions — both inside and outside of Life Time's distinctive and large sports, professional fitness, family recreation and spa destinations. Today, the Company operates 101 centers under the LIFE TIME FITNESS® and LIFE TIME ATHLETIC(SM) brands primarily in suburban locations, in 21 states and 27 major markets.
 An internship with Life Time Fitness can offer you not only broad based exposure to our industry, but also experience that will be useful when pursuing your future career.  With our Personal Training Internship, we will expose you to a number of different areas, such as metabolic testing, program design, nutritional consults, group training, personal selling techniques, and much more!  The goal of our Personal Training  Internship program is to offer you a challenging learning opportunity and to enhance your potential to become a member of our Life Time Fitness team upon graduation – thus our internship position is very closely based on our full-time Personal Trainer position.

Tuesday, June 26, 2012

Fitness Conferences

Do you have a personal trainer or group exercise certification through an organization like NSCA, AFAA, ACE, ACSM or AEA? While you're still a student courses related to your certification can count toward your recertification. After graduation, attending a fitness conference is the best way to maintain your certification. The ECA World Fitness conference is Nov 9-12 in Ft. Lauderdale, FL.

If your employer requires you to be certified, you may have access to some professional development funds that would help lower your cost to attend the conference. Also coming up this summer are:

IDEA World Fitness Convention, July 5-8, San Diego, CA

DCAC, Washington, DC, Aug 2-5

Monday, June 18, 2012

Sports Careers Institute

Interested in working in recreation or sports? I receieve a weekly email with job postings from Sports Careers Institute. To see jobs posted recently and to sign up for the email, click here:
http://www.sportscareersinstitute.com./sports-jobs-blog.html

Monday, June 11, 2012

May 2012 Graduates - Future Plans!

What are the May 2012 Exercise Science graduates planning to do now that they've completed their Bachelor of Science degree?

Friday, May 18, 2012

RMH Wellness Center - Harrisonburg

I received this message from an ES alum:

For the past two years I have been working at the RMH Wellness Center
as a full time fitness specialist and personal trainer. I love working
here! Currently we are a little short staffed, which presents itself
as a very exciting opportunity for rising students in the Kinesiology
department. If you know any student looking for part-time work in the
fitness industry (mostly nights and weekend shifts. Shifts are 4 hours
each), please point them in my boss's direction. His name is George
Reid (that might ring a few bells, he's a JMU grad as well) and his
email is greid2@rhcc.com. He informed me that interested parties could
apply online for the posted full time fitness specialist position and
just specify that they are interested in the PRN/Part time position.

Tuesday, April 24, 2012

NoVA Sports Performance Internships

I was contacted today by Sarah Walls, who is interested in mentoring students in the NoVA area. She has a variety of experiences to offer. She wrote: "In addition to coordinating internships for the company I own, I am also the Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coordinator at George Mason University and coordinate all internship opportunities there as well."
Sarah Walls, CES, CSCS, PES
Student-Athlete & Adult Performance Training, Inc.
800.511.9685 ext. 4

Sport and Swim Camp Summer Employment in NJ

Link to advertisement: http://hosted.verticalresponse.com/1146611/e5f25dc95a/542217217/bfd9587163/

Appel Farm Arts Camp
PO Box 888
457 Shirley Road
Elmer, NJ 08318

Summer Sports Camp Employment in WV

We received this message today from a KIN alum:

I currently work as a Director for Timber Ridge Summer Camp, a children summer camp out of High View, WV(about an hour and 20 minutes from JMU).  I wanted to know if you could spread the word around a little bit among students that we are still hiring counselors for our Athletic programs.  Specifically in Baseball, Basketball, Football, Hockey, Rifle, Ropes and Rock Climbing and others.  Our Ideal Candidate has at least completed their sophomore year of college or higher although we sometimes hire students who have only completed there freshman year in specific situations.  We provide room and board for our staff as well as they earn a salary, the employment period is June 12-Aug 10.  It is really an amazing experience to work as a camp counselors and perfect for college students.  I believe our dates even fit well with students who have to take Maymester JMU Courses.  I currently have 2 or 3 staff members from JMU, which is exciting.  I love to hire fellow Dukes.

Interested students can apply online at http://www.trcamps.com/ or shoot me an email!

Alex Reece
JMU Class of 2010
Director
Timber Ridge Camps

Fitness - ACAC

Exercise Science and Corporate Wellness internship programs at ACAC Fitness and Wellness Centers in Charlottesville, VA.

Elli Yokochi, Internship Coordinator
elliy@acac.com

Magen Brock, Fitness Director
magenb@acac.com

With clubs in Charlottesville and Richmond, VA, as well as West Chester, PA, acac features comprehensive fitness facilities complemented by aquatics programs, personal trainining, spa services, a cafe, summer camps, senior fitness and wellness, kids programs and corporate fitness programs.

I have flyers for these opportunities on my office door.

Friday, April 13, 2012

New Elective Course Open for Enrollment

My new course, KIN 422: Advanced Principles of Group Exercise Leadership, opened today on MyMadison for Fall 2012 enrollment. More info....

Thursday, April 12, 2012

New Minor at JMU

The Department of Nursing has a chronic illness minor that seems very applicable to any students interested in clinical exercise physiology and/or physical therapy.  Info on the program can be found here:

Wednesday, April 11, 2012

NJ Employment and Internship Opportunities

An Exercise Science alumni ('10) is currently working for fitness and wellness professional serivces in New Jersey. She sent me this message:  

We have nine sites in New Jersey and are quickly expandning and looking to hire. We are in need of:
 
-sales managers
-assistant sales managers
-exercise physiologists/trainers
-group fitness instructors
-customer service representatives
-life guards
-child care
-1 graphic designer
 
If you know anyone that is interested and lives near Hazlet, Princeton, Old Bridge, Hamilton, Scotch Plains, Freehold, Cartert, New Brunswick or Maywood, please let me know!
 
We are always looking for interns as well!
 
If you want more information, contact Jana at walterjr@jmu.edu.

Tuesday, April 10, 2012

Found this great link on the Longwood University Academic & Advising Career Center: http://www.longwood.edu/career/22744.htm

These links are for searching for internship/employment in Exercise Science/Athletic Training/Recreational Therapy.

Monday, April 2, 2012

Alumni Highlight

Check out the Alumni Highlight story about Nick Vitale ('11). Nick is currently enrolled in the DPT program at NYIT.

http://www.jmu.edu/kinesiology/

Wednesday, March 28, 2012

Lifetime Fitness - Summer Internship!

There was lots of excitement at the information sessions when the Lifetime recruiters visited Godwin in February. So far they have only received one application. If you're interested in completing an internship in the Personal Training department, apply soon!

The NoVA/Maryland market contact person is Ms. Teresa Lendino Cavanaugh, Personal Training Department Head, at TCavanaugh@lifetimefitness.com.

Here's the flyer which is also posted on Jana's office door:

Thursday, March 22, 2012

New Fitness Instructor Course!

New Course! Offered for the first time in the Fall 2012 semester:
KIN 422: ADVANCED PRINCIPLES OF GROUP EXERCISE LEADERSHIP
3 credit hours
Course description: Theories, principles and procedures involved with leading group fitness classes. Students will gain knowledge and experience in class design and choreography development. Programming for children, older adults, pregnancy and aquatic exercise will be included. Practical and written assessments will occur throughout the semester. Participation in group exercise classes is a requirement. Students will have the opportunity to enroll in the AFAA Primary Group Exercise Certification.
Course prerequisites: GKIN 100, KIN 202, OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR
This course will be half lecture and half physical activity lab. The lab will allow students the opportunity to practice the theory learned from lecture.
When: Monday/Wednesday 2:30pm-3:45pm. Location in Godwin TBD.
Instructor: Jana Walters (walterjr@jmu.edu)

Tuesday, March 13, 2012

True Athlete Performance NoVA/MD

I received an exciting flyer and paid (!) internship flyer from Tue Athlete Performance today. They also included the 12-week internship plan. Stop by soon and check out this exciting opportunity!

Current Student Highlight

New post on the KIN website about Exercise Science seniors Caiti Vining and Andew D'Lugos!

Teaching Assistant for GKIN 100

Practicum Opportunity

Teaching Assistant for GKIN 100

Position Responsibilities:

Assisting with the following fitness assessments:  
1-repitition maximum for arm press and leg press
Curl-ups and sit ups
Sit-and-reach
BIA and waist-to-hip ratio

Assisting primary instructor with physical activity instruction (ie: correcting technique)
Leading small group activities such as resistance balls, medicine balls, resistance bands, BoSU, Body Bars, indoor cycle, yoga, stretching.

Other activities depending on applicant experience/forte.

Requirements:

Group Exercise or Personal Training certification or completion of KIN 199.
Ability to arrive to class 5-10 minutes early
Ability to teach groups of up to students a variety of activities
Well organized
Self-motivated

This opportunity can be completed for academic credit. For more information, or to apply send resume and cover letter to Jana Walters, walterjr@jmu.edu.

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Harrisonburg Fieldwork Opportunities

Here's a quick review of local opportunities. This list does not include every opportunity -- just those who accept students regularly or who have expressed interest in having students each semester.

VMRC Wellness Center (4-6 students each semester)
RMH Wellness Center (2 students each semester)
JMU Strength and Conditioning, click here to read about the application process (4 or more students each semester)
Halterman Karate
Overcoming Barriers
Shenandoah Mountain Touring
UREC Fitness & Nutrition, click here to read about the application process (1 student each semester)
The Kinesiology Department's Morrison Bruce Center for Promotion of Physical Activity
Kinetic Kids
Dayton Municipal Fitness Center (1 student each semester)
JMU Men's Club Rugby - Strength/Conditioning (1 student each semester)
Teaching Assistant for KIN 302 or 306 (must have completed course with final grade of "A")

Contact Jana with questions or to get more information: walterjr@jmu.edu

Monday, March 12, 2012

4 Employment Opportunities

National Institute for Fitness and Sport
Roanoke, Virginia
 
Western Athletic Clubs
Cupertino, California
 
Take Care Health
Greenwich, Connecticut
 
Duke Health and Fitness Center
Durham, North Carolina

Thursday, February 23, 2012

Monday, February 20, 2012

Fieldwork Information Sessions

Fieldwork Information Sessions start this week! Need to complete KIN 471: Practicum or KIN 481: Internship during the summer or fall? Need to know the basics? Attend one of the following meetings:


Tues Feb 21, 5-6pm, Godwin 336
Wed Feb 22, 3:30-4:30pm, Godwin 336
Tues Feb 28, 5:30-6:30pm, Godwin 337 Cancelled
Wed Mar 14, 6-6:45pm, Godwin 341
Thurs Mar 22, 6-7pm, Godwin 336
Mon Mar 26, 7-8pm, Godwin 336

Tuesday, February 14, 2012

Many Employment/Internship Links

I took a few minutes to research internships and employment while proctoring the Exercise Science senior assessment exam, and found lots of exciting opportunities!

Visit http://www.exercisejobs.com/ for fitness industry employment announcements.

Visit http://www.phfr.com/ for health/fitness internships and employment announcements.

Lots of interesting opportunities here: http://www.internships.com/summerinternship/nih
NIH summer internship in biomedical research: https://www.training.nih.gov/programs/sip

Fitness Internship in Washington, DC: http://www.internships.com/posting/Fitness-Internship-I1201 and in Rockville, MD: http://www.internships.com/posting/Fitness-Specialist-Intern-I1511

Social Media Internship with DC based Fitness Management company: http://www.internships.com/posting/Social-Media-Intern-for-DC-based-Fitness-Management-Company

2 Campus Recreation Employment Opportunities

Bachelor's degree required, Master's degree preferred for Fitness Coordinator at Florida Southern College: http://www.higheredjobs.com/admin/details.cfm?JobCode=175598284&Title=Fitness%20Coordinator

Master's degree required for Coordinator of Fitness and Wellness at University of Northern Colorado: http://www.higheredjobs.com/admin/details.cfm?JobCode=175598678&Title=Coordinator%20of%20Fitness%20and%20Wellness

Thursday, February 9, 2012

Life Time Fitness to Visit Godwin Hall

Two recruiters from Life Time Fitness (http://lifetimefitness.com/) will be on-campus in Godwin Hall room 344 on Wed Feb 15 from 9am-Noon to provide information regarding internship and employment opportunities and to conduct on-site interviews.
As the Healthy Way of Life Company, Life Time (NYSE: LTM) delivers the certified professionals, comprehensive businesses and incredible destinations that help people positively change their lives every day. The Company's healthy way of life approach enables its customers to achieve their health and fitness goals by engaging in their areas of interest — or discovering new passions — both inside and outside of Life Time's distinctive and large sports, professional fitness, family recreation and spa destinations. Today, the Company operates 102 centers under the LIFE TIME FITNESS® and LIFE TIME ATHLETIC(SM) brands primarily in suburban locations, in 22 states and 28 major markets.
A short presentation will begin at the top of the each hour. Otherwise, time will be used as an open forum for question and answer.
You do not have to attend the entire 3 hours. Attend for as long as you can, when you can.
Contact Jana Walters, walterjr@jmu.edu, 568-4864, with questions.

Wednesday, February 8, 2012

Employment - UNCW

ES Graduate Students:

Vacancy at UNCW as a full-time Lecturer in our PED 101 (Physical Activity & Wellness) University Studies program in the School of Health & Applied Human Sciences (College of Health & Human Services) (to begin August 2012).
  

Thursday, February 2, 2012

Paid Summer Internship - Wediko

Received this email:
 
Here at Wediko Children’s Services, we are recruiting graduate and undergraduate students from diverse backgrounds and fields to be a part of a paid internship opportunity for Summer 2012. The Wediko Summer Program is a short-term residential treatment program that serves approximately 150 children struggling with emotional and behavioral difficulties. Each year, we hire a group of dedicated, ambitious, and talented individuals to make the program meaningful and successful for each child.

Monday, January 30, 2012

Pitt - Graduate Assistantships

Graduate Assistantships
University of Pittsburgh
Department of Health and Physical Activity
 
The Department of Health and Physical Activity at the University of Pittsburgh is seeking Masters level graduate assistants to assist with teaching in the general physical education program, faculty and staff health and fitness program, student fitness or aquatics center, and/or research in a laboratory setting. Graduate Assistantships are available to students with a background in exercise science, athletic training, physical education, nutrition or related field. 

Fitness Employment - Baltimore

Assistant Director of Fitness and Wellness University of Baltimore
http://www.bluefishjobs.com/jobs#/detail/4650646

Wednesday, January 25, 2012

KIN 471 or 481 during Summer '12 or Fall '12

Do you need to complete KIN 471 Practicum or KIN 481 Internship during the Summer 2012 semester or Fall 2012 semester? 

First, schedule an individual consultation with Jana. Sign-up sheets are already on her office door, Godwin 323. Or attend an information meeting. Times are:

Tues Feb 21, 5-6pm, Godwin 336
Wed Feb 22, 3:30-4:30pm, Godwin 336
Tues Feb 28, 5:30-6:30pm, Godwin 337
Wed Mar 14, 6-6:45pm, Godwin 341
Thurs Mar 22, 6-7pm, Godwin 336
Mon Mar 26, 7-8pm, Godwin 336

Tuesday, January 17, 2012

Savannah, Georgia Internship Opportunities

We just renewed our affiliation agreement with St. Joseph's/Candler Hospital system in Savannah, Georgia.

Here is the link to the student internships page: http://www.sjchs.org/StudentInternships

Here is the link for more information about the hospital: http://www.sjchs.org/about-us

Friday, January 6, 2012

Student Activism Internships

I receive announcements from this organization regularly:

Student PIRGs Activism Internships

If you want to make a difference and learn valuable skills, join our team
of interns and volunteers. We've got plans to take on the problems our
country faces - and with your help, we can win.

2011-2012 Campaigns:
 Energy Service Corps
 Defend the Environment
 Save Student Aid
 New Voters Project
 No Hunger, No Homelessness
Find out more and apply for a Student PIRG internship at
http://www.studentpirgs.org/internships

Deadline for Spring internship applications: February 1st