University of St. Augustine

Looking for graduate programs in:
Doctorate of Physical Therapy (DPT)
Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT)
Dual Degree Option (MOT/DPT)
Part-time flexible Doctorate of Physical Therapy (DPT)
Part-time flexible Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT)
Master of Orthopaedic Assistant (MOA)

Look into University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences
www.usa.edu
admissions@usa.edu

Have you formulated your own research project?

Honors students, this sounds perfect for you...

JMURJ is a scholarly, peer-reviewed, online journal dedicated to publishing JMU undergraduates’ research.

 

JMURJ invites submissions produced in ALL JMU disciplines, from ANY undergraduate student, in text-based and multi-media formats. We accept work from Bluestone to East Campus, Showker to Memorial, from seniors, freshmen, and anyone in between, composed anytime during your years at JMU.

 

Spring 2014 deadline: January 21^st.

  

Take five minutes and give us a chance to share the good research/scholarship you have worked so hard to produce. For submission guidelines, check out our website:www.jmu.edu/jmurj. Email us with questions or concerns: jmurj@jmu.edu.

Need a Summer Internship in NJ?

Physical Therapy Tech Employment in Glen Allen, VA

I am writing you to inform you of an immediate job opening we have at Progress Physical Therapy, LLC in Glen Allen, Virginia (Richmond).  We are looking to fill a Physical Therapy Technician position within the next few weeks.  Our clinic is an excellent place to gain experience and build a resume for a graduate who is planning to apply to Physical Therapy school but is also a great place to work for anyone with a degree in Exercise Science.  We have employed your graduates in the past and have been consistently impressed with their education.   I was hoping the timing may be right for someone who is preparing to graduate this month. 

Rob Bardinas - Alumni Highlight

Interested in Physical Therapy? Read our newest Alumni Highlight from Rob Bardinas JMU '09, Temple DPT '12!

Employment - Sport and Health in NoVA

My name is Gabe Rosenberg and I am the Membership Director for Sport&Health clubs in Northern Virginia. A recent graduate of yours suggested I reach out to you to discuss some openings we have in our Membership Department. He has been very successful with the company and loves the type of work he does so he thought some other exercise science students may be interested.

Below is a description of the Membership Consultant position.

- Recruit and Retain new members through inside and outside marketing

- Using the Sport&Health sales system to promote programs for new members

- Play an integral part in providing excellent customer service through Sport&Health service playbook

- Participate in team coaching/development meetings

- And more!

Our Mission is to improve lives through Integrity, Respect, Innovation, Service Excellence, and Delivering on our promises. Sport&Health is the largest chain of health centers in D.C., Maryland, and Virginia. We offer health, vision, and dental benefits, 401K, free gym membership, flexible schedule, and very competitive compensation. There is opportunity for growth and career advancement. Please feel free to forward this to your upcoming and recent graduates so they can contact me to set an initial phone interview. My direct line is 703.637.7463.

Sincerely,

Gabriel Rosenberg Membership Director

Sport & Health Clubs | Serenity Day Spas
Club: 7036377463
grosenberg@sportandhealth.com
www.sportandhealth.com www.serenitydayspas.com

Applying to Physical Therapy graduate programs?

Here are some highlights from the 2012-13 admissions cycle for the 2013 entering class from the Physical Therapist Centralized Application Service (PTCAS):

 

JMU Acceptance Rate 35/98 = 38%

Top Major for PTCAS Applicants/Acceptances: (1) Exercise Science, (2) Biology, (3) Kinesiology

Cumulative GPA for PTCAS Accepted: 3.54 (increase from 3.52)

Mean unofficial GRE percentile scores for ACCEPTED applicants:
55.39% verbal
54.80% quantitative
48.96% analytical

Applications increased by 18% nationwide

Link to the full report can be found here: http://www.ptcas.org/uploadedFiles/PTCASorg/About_PTCAS/PTCASApplicantDataRpt.pdf

Teach for America

Interested in a short term (2 years) service opportunity after graduation from JMU? Think you might like to teach? Look into Teach for America. A JMU student who is also a TFA campus representative asked me to post this info!

Teach For America is a national non-profit that works to ensure that all children growing up in our nation receive a quality education. Teach For America is a two year commitment to teach in a low income community, where currently only 8% of students go on to receive a college degree by the age of 24. In the short term, Teach For America places top leaders in classrooms as teachers; in the long term, Teach For America corps members become advocates for education equity across many career fields. Expenses-paid training is provided. Additionally, a full salary with benefits is provided through the region in which members are corps members. Currently there are 48+ regions; a region is scheduled to open in Virginia in 2014! All majors are encouraged to apply.

Personal Training Practicum in Godwin Hall

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

November Alumni Highlight

Our November Alumni Highlight is on Michelle Tillery DuVal: http://www.jmu.edu/kinesiology/features/tilleryduval.html. Michelle graduated in 2010 and is employed locally at the RMH Wellness Center.

Personal Trainer Employment in VA

 

NOW HIRING!

PERSONAL TRAINER –SNAP Fitness

Stone Ridge VA

 

 

SNAP FITNESS seeks a CERTIFIED and dedicated Fitness Professional to join our team for conducting and providing one-on-one exercise instruction and conducting small Group classes, creating safe fitness routines for members and becoming at valuable operations staff team member.

Corporate Fitness Internship - Washington DC

My name is Lauren Gaudioso and I am the 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.

Volunteer Opportunity - Youth Sports

Indoor Track & Field Training

Boys & Girls: 9-14 years old

January 7^th-March 6^{th &}

March 25^th – May 29^th (Out door Track & Field)

Instructor : Anita Adjetey

Participants will learn fundamental skills of track and field including rules, running, jumping, and throwing. They will also learn and develop basic skills of conditioning, speed, strength, and character in team building. All practice activities are in the evenings from 6:30 to 7:45pm on Tuesdays & Thursdays starting January 7th at EMU. More information will be given at the first practice.

Employment in Alabama

 Employment at Lakeshore Foundation, Birmingham, AL:

 RESEARCH ASSISTANT

 

Lakeshore Foundation is accepting resumes for a Research Assistant.  Position is Full Time.  Requires basic computer skills, Excel and PowerPoint required, as well as good communication and organizational skills. Degree in exercise science or related field desired.  Primary task is data entry and management and assisting with other phases of research and program evaluation (lit reviews, scheduling, data collection); creating data collection forms and spreadsheets and distribute surveys, conduct focus groups and interviews. Forward resume to:  Debbie Smith, debbies@lakeshore.org.  EOE

Personal Training Employment - Winchester, VA

NOW HIRING!

PERSONAL TRAINER AS TEAM MEMBER OF SNAP FITNESS –Winchester & Stone Ridge

 

 

SNAP FITNESS seeks a CERTIFIED and dedicated Fitness Professional to join our team for conducting and providing one-on-one exercise instruction and conducting small Group classes and becoming at valuable operations staff team member.

AFAA Primary Group Exercise Certification

The Kinesiology department will host the AFAA Primary Group Exercise Certification on Saturday, December 14, 9am-6pm, 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

October Alumni Highlight - Greg Tidd

Our October Alumni Highlight just posted to the website: http://www.jmu.edu/kinesiology/features/tidd.html. Greg completed his undergraduate degree with us, then completed a graduate program in Exceptional Education. Very interesting and inspirational story. Check it out!

 

Volunteer Opportunity

Like children? Think you would enjoy teaching a child how to read? Read on...

 

Are you looking for opportunities to connect your students with children and schools in the community?

The Institute for Innovation in Health and Human Services at JMU is home to the Reading Road Show-Gus Bus program and the Shenandoah Valley Migrant Education program. They are both currently trying to recruit volunteers for a tutoring program for elementary aged students. Volunteers would go to the child’s home for 1 – 2 hours per week to work with the child. They would need their own transportation to the child’s home. This is a commitment for the entire school year, lasting until May 2014. Volunteers will offer 1-2 hours per week and will have a flexible schedule.

Fall 2013 Fieldwork Sites

Want to know where students are completing fieldwork this semester?

Fielwork Information Sessions for KIN 471 & KIN 481

Do you need to complete KIN 471 Practicum or KIN 481 Internship during the Spring 2014 semester? You must attend a mandatory information session. Only those students who attend the information session will be allowed to complete fieldwork during the Spring semester. Meeting times are:

Internship Opportunities with JMU Athletics

                                                                                                

JMU Athletics is looking for Practicum & Internship Students

 

Practicum/Internship Information Night

WHEN: Tuesday, September 24^th   

TIME: 5:00PM

WHERE: Godwin Hall, Room 354

WHAT: Spring & Summer 2014 Opportunities

 

Application Deadlines:

Spring 2014: October 15^th     

Summer 2014: February 15^th  

Application Materials: Practicum/Internship Application, Resume and Cover Letter

Application & More Info: www.JMUSports.com click on Athletics Insider

 

Departments with Practicum/Internship Opportunities:

Local 5K

The Wellness Center at Virginia Mennonite Retirement Community (VMRC) is one of our local fieldwork sites and asked for me to promote their upcoming 5K.

 

Saturday, September, 28^th at 9:00am.

You can sign up by going to: http://www.runwalkjog.com/vmrc/default.htm

Internship with President's Council on Fitness, Sports and Nutrition

Job Title:             Intern for the President’s Council on Fitness, Sports & Nutrition

 

Term:                    Fall, Spring or Summer

 

Hours:                  20-40 hours/week

 

About the President’s Council:

The President Council's mission is to engage, educate, and empower all Americans to adopt a healthy lifestyle that includes regular physical activity and good nutrition.  The President’s Council is a committee of up to 25 volunteer citizens who advise the President through the Secretary of the Department of Heath of Human Services about opportunities to develop accessible, affordable, and sustainable physical activity, fitness, sports, and nutrition programs for all Americans regardless of age, background, or ability.  Through partnerships with the public, private, and non-profit sectors, the President's Council promotes programs and initiatives that motivate people to lead active, healthy lives.  The Council plays a key role in the development of the administration's programmatic priorities, outreach, and awareness efforts to improve the health and quality of life for all Americans.

DeSales University Physical Therapy Program

Dr. Kay Malek from DeSales University will be giving a presentation on their Doctorate of Physical Therapy  program in room 208 from 2-3PM on Tuesday, Sept. 24.

Functional Fitness Opportunity

Are you looking for an exercise leadership opportunity? Ms. Caroline Grassi, the owner of Bodies By Design in Charlottesville, contacted me about the possibility of having a student in her facility.

Her programming focuses on functional fitness and she takes clients by referral only. The opportunity to observe a Physical Therpist exists, too.

She has plenty of hours of operation!

Any interested student must be animal friendly. She has dogs and parrots on site.

Kiara Cox- Alumni Highlight

Check out our first Alumni Highlight of the year! Here's Kiara Cox's story: http://www.jmu.edu/kinesiology/features/kiaracox.html

University of St. Augustine

There is information for the University of St. Augustine graduate programs on my office door. Program options include:

Doctorate of Physical Therapy
Master of Occupational Therapy
Dual Degree Option (MOT/DPT)
Part-time DPT
Part-time MOT
Master of Orthopaedic Assistant

Full-time, part-time and distance education opportunities are offered at this university.

WTS International wants you!

Dr. Darian Parker, a JMU Exercise Science Alum, wants me to get this information out to our students. Here is the information he sent about the company he works for, WTS International:

 

Founded in 1973, WTS International is one of the world’s leading leisure firms. As spa consultants, spa management and fitness andactivities consultants and operators, WTS provides: conceptual and strategic planning; needs assessment studies; design consultation and space plan development; pre-opening services, turnkey management or operational consulting, IT and creative services. We service spas, athletic and tennis facilities, and leisure complexes of all types and sizes throughout the United States and abroad. Our clients include hotels and resorts, private golf and country clubs, hi-rise luxury residential developments, office and mixed-use sites, and master-planned community/recreation club houses.

WTS is always looking for educated and enthusiastic professionals to staff many of our facilities located around the world. We are currently hiring for several positions. In the world of fitness, we are always looking for personal trainers, group exercise instructors and fitness directors. WTS not only provides employment in some of the most unique and upscale facilities in the world, but also upward mobility for employees. If any current JMU or graduated JMU Kinesiology students are interested in applying for any of our fitness positions then please go www.wtsinternational.com.

Recent graduates looking for personal training employment?

 

PERSONAL TRAINER AS TEAM MEMBER OF SNAP FITNES Stone Ridge & Winchester, VA

 

 

SNAP FITNESS seeks a certified and dedicated Fitness Professional to join our team as an employee and hourly rate for conducting and providing one-on-one exercise instruction and conducting small Group classes and becoming at valuable operations staff team member.

 

This is an exceptional opportunity to put your existing passion for fitness into play with a specific and dedicated hourly position in our clubs, which have a strong and growing member base.

·         Current Personal Trainer Certification is required from a Nationally accredited organization

·         Current CPR certification

There is an hourly rate the delivery of PT sessions plus a comissions. We seek competent professionals who will contribute to the team effort by accomplishing related results as needed. Overall Customer Service focus is a needed trait, along with the desire for longevity.

 

Please submit your resume to: https://adobeformscentral.com/?f=22wthPJYiu*g2GtYNX222Q

New graduate? Looking for a job?

Here are a few links to get you started.

http://www.exercisejobs.com (commercial fitness)

www.hpcareer.net (commercial/corporate fitness)

http://www.ltwell.com (corporate fitness)

http://healthjobs.careers.adicio.com/careers/jobsearch (ACSM’s career board)

http://www.nsca-lift.org/careerresources/jobboard.asp (strength and conditioning)

http://www.footballscoop.com/strength-scoop (strength and conditioning)

Cycling/Triathlon Endurance Coach - Tucson, Arizona

Cycling/Triathlon Endurance Coach

Carmichael Training Systems- Tucson, Arizona Area

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Job Description

Job Title: CTS Expert Coach, Tucson, AZ

Classification: Full time or Contract based

Reports To: CTS Tucson POD leader

Location: Tucson, AZ

Overview:
Carmichael Training Systems is hiring for an endurance coach to work full time at its Tucson, AZ location. The right candidate will possess strong organization and communication skills. He/she will be responsible for coaching a variety of endurance athletes from the weekend warrior to the elite utilizing phone, internet, downloadable training devices and e-mail communication. Our coaches are arranged in various coaching PODs where more senior coaches are teamed up with junior coaches to facilitate free knowledge flow and mentorship opportunities.


Responsibilities:
1. Monitoring and developing training programs according to the CTS training methodology.
2. Providing written and verbal feedback to athletes regarding all aspects of training.
5. Performing physiological testing on athletes, including lactate threshold testing and VO2 max testing.
6. Attending events/races as a representative of the company.
7. Giving informative lectures and presentations to the local community.

Requirements:
1. B.S. or M.S. degree in Exercise Science or equivalent field of study preferred.
2. Extensive first-hand experience as an athlete (preferably in endurance sports).
3. If already coaching, provide documented history of athletes’ long-term development and success (2 years minimum).
4. Possess, or be in the process of obtaining, a National Governing body (NGB) coaching license: USA Cycling, USA Triathlon, USA Swimming, USA Track and Field, etc.
5. Possess, or be in the process of obtaining, additional licenses or certifications: ACE, ACSM, NATA, NSCA, etc.
6. Ability to devote at least 40 hours per week to coaching and coaching development
7. Ability to maintain an athlete load of at least 35 athletes
8. Contract based: Ability to work out of the CTS-Tucson location at least 4 times per month.

Summer 2013 Fieldwork Sites

Where are students completing fieldwork this summer?

What's Next for the May 2013 Graduates?

What are the May 2013 graduates planning to do after JMU?

Students Featured on KIN Website

May 2013 graduates Eva Hannesdottir, Lindsey Hogan and Meghan Pietraccini are featured on the Kinesiology website for their involvement in the Morrison-Bruce Center. Read the story here: http://www.jmu.edu/kinesiology/

Last Minute Summer Internship in Maryland?

Sarge Athletics, located in Ijamsville, MD, is currently offering internship opportunities (June 1st-August 30th) for:

 

          Sports Performance Coach (three internships remaining), and

    

          Sports Marketing (two internships remaining)

 

Sports Performance Coach position description below

Physical Therapy Volunteers Wanted

Physical Therapy Volunteer - Weyers Cave, VA

Looking to get volunteer hours in a physical therapy clinic? Kevin Rasnick at Advantage Physical Therapy in Weyers Cave is looking for volunteers in his Weyers Cave and Harrisonburg, VA offices. Weyers Cave is about 15 miles from Harrisonburg, so if you are interested in this opportunity you need to have your own reliable transportation. He is currently looking for summer and fall semester volunteers. His contact information is:

 

Kevin D. Rasnick LPTA,CM

Advantage Physical Therapy & Sports Performance

(A Drayer Physical Therapy Institute Facility)

54 Franklin Street

Weyers Cave, VA 24486

(540-234-8800) Kevin@advantageptsp.com

 

It is possible to get summer credit for KIN 471 or KIN 481 for this experience if you act quickly. Contact Jana ASAP if you're interested.

Need a CPR class?

Ashley Harman, an Exercise Science Alum, is teaching a CPR class at Harrisonburg Rescue Squad on Sunday, May 5 at 9am. The cost of the course is $60 for the American Heart Association certification and it is good for 2 years. Contact Ashley to register, ashstarr30@gmail.com.

Looking for a job?

Here are some sites:

http://www.ymca.net/career-opportunities/ (community fitness and wellness)

http://www.wtsinternational.com/ (corporate fitness)

http://www.nrpa.org/careers/ (parks and recreation)

http://www.jobtarget.com/c/search_results.cfm?site_id=2678 (links to the National Strength and Conditioning Association's (NSCA) career center)

Need an elective for Fall 2013?

Want to learn to teach group exercise?

My recently developed 3-credit hour elective course, KIN 422: Advanced Principles of Group Exercise Leadership, will be available again for enrollment in the Fall 2013 semester.

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 outside of class is a requirement. Students will have the opportunity to enroll in the AFAA Primary Group Exercise Certification hosted in Godwin Hall in December 2013.

This course will sharpen skills necessary to be an effective instructor in a variety of physical activity settings - group exericse, personal training, coaching lifts, for example. The ability to communicate in a clear, conscise way is universal.

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 208 and Multipurpose Room.

Instructor: Jana Walters (walterjr@jmu.edu)

Want research experience?

Dr. Trent Hargens, Exercise Science faculty member, is looking for a research assistant for the fall semester. The project is about submaximal exercise response in individuals with obstructive sleep apnea.

Dr. Hargens can be contacted via email at hargenta@jmu.edu

Personal Training Experience

Kinesiology majors Lydia Bracken, Liz Traynor, and Josh Simons participated in a supervised personal training experience this semester. Read the feature story here: http://www.jmu.edu/kinesiology/features/studenttrainers.html

Teaching Assistant - GKIN 100

Practicum Opportunity

Undergraduate 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
12-minute run or swim

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 small groups of 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.

Reminder! Lifetime Fitness recruiters here on Friday!

LifeTime Fitness Recruiters -- Fri Apr 5!

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, April 5 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.

Morrison-Bruce Center - Fall Opportunities

Looking for a fall semester practicum? The Morrison-Bruce Center has some opportunities for the fall 2013 semester.

Morrison-Bruce Center Position Description

Looking for an on-campus opportunity to promote and lead physical activity, health and wellness events for children and women? Read on for practicum and internship position description...

Need a Fall semester elective?

KIN 422 to be offered in the Fall 2013 semester

My recently developed 3-credit hour elective course, KIN 422: Advanced Principles of Group Exercise Leadership, will be available again for enrollment in the Fall 2013 semester.

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 208 and Multipurpose Room.

Instructor: Jana Walters (walterjr@jmu.edu)

Physical Therapy Volunteer - Weyers Cave, VA

Looking to get volunteer hours in a physical therapy clinic? Kevin Rasnick at Advantage Physical Therapy in Weyers Cave is looking for volunteers. Weyers Cave is about 15 miles from Harrisonburg, so if you are interested in this opportunity you need to have your own reliable transportation. He is currently looking for summer and fall semester volunteers. His contact information is:

 

Kevin D. Rasnick LPTA,CM

Advantage Physical Therapy & Sports Performance

(A Drayer Physical Therapy Institute Facility)

54 Franklin Street

Weyers Cave, VA 24486

(540-234-8800) Kevin@advantageptsp.com

Summer Camp Employment - NJ

I hope you will help me get the word out to your students about a great summer teaching opportunity at Appel Farm Arts Camp. We are currently looking for applicants to fill the following positions:

 

Head of Sports & Swim  (with w/ pool management experience and WSI)

Certified Swim Instructor

 

A teaching position at our award-winning overnight arts camp will offer a wonderful opportunity to enhance their studies while engaging in hands-on experiences that will serve them well in their future professional lives. If you have any questions about Appel Farm, please contact me at jquinn@appelfarm.org, or feel free to forward this information along to any of your students who are looking for a unique and rewarding summer job!

Thanks,

 

Jennie Quinn

Camp Director

Appel Farm Arts Camp

PO Box 888

Elmer, NJ 08318

(856) 358-2472, Ext. 107

jquinn@appelfarm.org

www.appelfarmartscamp.org

Overcoming Barriers

Interested in working with individuals with disabilities in a physical activity setting? This practicum or internship oportunity is offered through the Kinesiology department and serves Harrisonburg/surrounding area.

Overview: JMU’s Overcoming Barriers (OB) program that affords students the opportunity to mentor children/adults with disabilities within a physical activity setting.  OB offers a wide variety of physical activity programs in which individuals with disabilities can participate.  Individuals with disabilities will be matched with a mentor who will assist them during their specific program for a minimum of once a week for eight weeks.  The mentors will be assigned an individual based on their schedules, interests, as well as their level of comfort/experience.  All mentors receive training and support from our OB staff.

Dr. Tom Moran (morante@jmu.edu) is interested in having an ES practicum or internship student help with OB during the spring semester. You would likely be involved in all aspects of the OB program from planning to participant recruitment to program execution.

Physical Therapy Tech Employment - Glen Allen, VA

We currently have a Physical Therapy Technician job available for someone who is interested in applying to Physical Therapy School and who wants to work in a fantastic clinical setting for a year or more before going to P.T. school.  If you have any students who are looking, please feel free to pass this email along.  They can look at our website below to learn more about us and can contact me, if interested. 

  

Myra Pumphrey, PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT

Doctor of Physical Therapy

Orthopaedic Certified Specialist

Fellow, American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapy

NATABOC Certified Athletic Trainer

 

www.progressphysicaltherapy.com

 

Progress Physical Therapy, LLC

5300 Hickory Park Drive, Suite 110

Glen Allen, Virginia  23059

FA 13 Fitness Opportunity - Waynesboro, VA

Summit Square Retirement Community is currently seeking a qualified intern/practicum student as a Wellness Instructor in our facility.

 

This will be a paid position during the Fall 2013 semester.

 

Read on for position description and contact info

Summer Internship - Fitness - Henrico County, VA

Job Title		Fitness/Wellness Intern (Intern II)
Location		G_Human Resources Department
Organization Name		County of Henrico Department of Human Resources Fitness and Wellness
Department Description
		Henrico County, a progressive employer of choice, is offering internship opportunities for high school and college students to develop skills and experience relevant to their course of study.  We are committed to creating challenging, meaningful, relevant work experiences for students.  All internships will have specific learning goals identified by the student as being core to their academic and career development.  The County will strive to ensure a balance between the intern's specific learning goals and the work that is required by the Department. Established in 1611, Henrico County has deep historical roots. Henrico County borders the City of Richmond to the west, north and east and constitutes approximately a third of the Richmond metropolitan areas. Henrico County is among the top-rated counties in the nation and was one of the first localities to adopt the County Manager Form of Government. Citizens of Henrico County are represented by an elected Board of Supervisors representing five magisterial districts. Henrico County General Government currently has more than 30 agencies. Department Heads are appointed by the County Manager, with the exception of the elected constitutional officers.  Henrico County is an equal opportunity employer and, when you join us as an intern, you will be surrounded by fellow associates who come from all walks of life, all types of cultural backgrounds and all ages.
Brief Description
		Closing Date:  This position closes on Monday, March 25, 2013 This is a college level paid internship for students who are rising Junior or Seniors. Henrico County offers a variety of challenging hands-on internships performing a variety of responsible tasks relevant to the assigned department. Internships may be available many departments. For more information on the operations and functions of each department click here: www.co.henrico.va.us/departments.html.