The Department of Applied Physiology and Kinesiology requires that all undergraduates complete a 12-credit internship experience during their final semester. The experience requires a minimum of 600 clock hours (40 hours a week for 15 weeks) for the Fall and Spring semesters and 520 clock hours (40 hours a week for 13 weeks) for the Summer semester. Ideally, students become exposed to the tasks that will be required of them as professionals in the field, as well as receive opportunities to develop their skills and areas of interest within their specialization. 

The two Applied Physiology and Kinesiology undergraduate specializations which require an internship are:

Exercise Physiology: prepares students interested in pursuing a career in one of the health professions or graduate study in exercise science. The curriculum provides a strong basic science background and requires additional course work in the biological aspects of exercise. For intern hours in this specialization, students are expected to complete hours in a biomedical research setting related to exercise and/or sport.

Fitness/Wellness: prepares students to function as an exercise technician, exercise specialist, and/or wellness instructor in hospital, corporate, private, or governmental agencies. The curriculum emphasizes practical aspects of fitness and wellness.