KIN 381/481 Information Sessions

 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

JMU KIN: Master of Science degree

Do you know that the Kinesiology department at JMU has a Master's degree in Exercise Physiology? Dr. Kurti-Luden is offering information sessions at the beginning of October. She will talk about the program itself and the graduate teaching assistant opportunities available that provide a tuition waiver! If you're starting to think about what you might do after graduation from your Bachelor of Science degree, attend a session (either in-person or online) to learn about graduate school:

In-person information session 

Virtual information session 

KIN 481 Australia study abroad Summer 2026

KIN 481 is offered as a study abroad in Australia every summer. 21 students particpated in Summer 2025! If you are interested in applying for Summer 2026 there will be an Australia Internship Information Session with JMU's study abroad partner Worldstrides on Tues Sept 30, 5:00pm - 5:45pm. Contact Jana for the meeting link. 

For planning purposes, know that KIN 381 is a pre-requisite for KIN 481. 

Summer 2025 recap for KIN 481 study abroad: https://youtu.be/hr5TnqFFhn0?si=mFN7pWLvYn2-Vv6q

Separately, you could also stop by the JMU Study Abroad Fair in the Festival Ballroom Wed Sept 24, 11am - 1pm; 2pm-4pm. 

JMU Career Center - Success Suits You

 Success Suits You

Thursday, September 4th 2025

4pm - 7pm

Location: Valley Mall: 1925 E. Market Street, Harrisonburg, VA 22801. Enter through the JCPenney Salon entrance by Dick’s Sporting Goods to check-in and get a list of participating stores.  

The University Career Center has partnered with stores in the Valley Mall and beyond to bring a shopping event to JMU students. Learn how to build an affordable professional wardrobe for your next interview, career fair, job, or internship. Guests will receive discounts at all participating stores. Shop career apparel, accessories, and shoes. UCC staff will also be available to offer guidance on appropriate business or work attire.

Registration is not required for this event but is helpful. 

Handshake event link: https://jmu.joinhandshake.com/edu/events/1742116

Methodist University DPT, Fayetteville, NC

 I am the Director of Admissions for the Methodist University Doctor of Physical Therapy Program and I would like to provide some information regarding our program to share with your students.  We are hosting an open house on Friday, September 12, 2025, in the McLean Health Science building in Fayetteville, NC to showcase our facilities and faculty to potential students.  MU DPT is currently accepting applications for Fall 2026 and we would love to speak with your students about the benefits of the Methodist University DPT Program.  If any students are interested but unable to attend the open house, I’d be happy to schedule a Zoom session with them. Attached is our open house flyer for distribution to your students. Feel free to reach out with any questions about our program and application process.

flyer

 

Sincerely,

 

BM

 

Bess Moore

Director of Admissions and Assistant to the Director of Clinical Education

Doctor of Physical Therapy Program

College of Health Sciences and Human Services

Methodist University, 5400 Ramsey Street, Fayetteville, NC 28311-1498

Office: (910) 480-8493

Fax: (910) 630-7531

RMH Wellness Center employment, Harrisonburg, VA

The Director of the RMH Wellness Center located in Harrisonburg, VA, contacted me to share employment opportunities. They need to hire both land and aquatics group fitness instructors as well as a group exercise coordinator. My guess would be certification is necessary or planned to achieve early in employment. Application can be found on ⁠Www.sentaracareers.com

Certification being offered in Harrisonburg

We’re excited to share that the Sentara RMH Wellness Center will be hosting Certified Functional Strength Coach (CFSC) Level 1 & Level 2 certification courses right here in Harrisonburg!