To: Exercise Science students
From: Jana Walters, Exercise Science Fieldwork Coordinator
Subject: Information sessions about completing KIN 381 Practicum and/or KIN 481 Internship in Spring 2026
Who should attend: ALL majors, including first year students, those who are planning to apply to the concentration this semester, juniors, seniors. Anyone who has declared Exercise Science as a program of study (or who intends to) and who has not completed both KIN 381 and KIN 481.
Attending one of the upcoming information sessions is critical to your progress in the major. We will cover information about two required courses (KIN 381 Practicum and KIN 481 Internship), where they fit in your academic plan, and the advance planning process that is necessary to prepare to complete each course. Both KIN 381 and KIN 481 are required to complete your degree, so plan to attend so that you can have the information you need to graduate on time.
Meeting times are:
Mon Oct 6, 8AM
Mon Oct 6, 8PM
Tues Oct 14, 8AM
Tues Oct 14, 8PM
All meetings via Zoom; meeting link is in your JMU email in a message from Jana Walters
Deadlines:
The deadline to submit your agency acceptance form* for Spring 2026 is Tues Jan 20, Noon
This process has to be completed before the deadline! For your planning purposes, know that many sites fill their opportunities 6-8 weeks before the deadline.
In summary, the required steps in the process to be completed prior to enrolling KIN 381/481 are:
1. Attend an information session
2. Complete Qualtrics screening survey*
3. Submit agency acceptance form* before deadline
*All links from this message are in your email
