1. Welcome to KIN 492 / 493 Internship!
Mandatory Meeting
Nov./Dec. 2016

2. Agenda Finding & Preparing For Your Internship Prerequisites
Approval Process
Credits
Internship Sites
Initial Assignments
Weekly Assignments
Supervisor Evaluations
Grades
How to Fail KIN 492 / 493
Question Time!

3. FINDING AN
INTERNSHIP IS
YOUR
RESPONSIBILITY!!!

4. Searching for Internships
Log in at msu.joinhandshake.com

5. Searching for Internships cont’d
Check other job posting sites like teamworkonline, indeed, linkedin, PHFR, idealist, & others
Remember: many internship opportunities are not posted on any job posting site…
Use your networks!
Check the internship list on the KIN internship site for already approved locations
Start your search early!

6. Preparing for Your Internship
Don’t forget you’re representing MSU, the Department of Kinesiology, & yourself
Research the organization ahead of time & communicate your intentions & expectations
Arrive on time, exhibit strong work ethic, & use your time well
Dress appropriately for the job
Be sure to ask questions, it’s the best way to learn!

7. Need Help? Contact your career consultant: Pepa Casselman
Make an appointment on Handshake

8. Prerequisites Must have Senior Status (>88 credits)
Possibly KIN 411 (depending on your cognate)
Note: KIN 310 is a prerequisite for KIN 411- please take that into consideration upon enrolling

9. KIN 492 (No KIN 411) Adapted Physical Activity
Administration and Biomechanics
Communication
Growth & Motor Development
Orthotics and Prosthetics
Psychological Aspects
Coaching Specialization
Health Promotion Specialization
Pre-Professional

10. KIN 493- Cognates that Require KIN 411 Prior to 493
Cardiac Rehab
Exercise Physiology

11. KIN 493- Cognates that can take Concurrently with 411
Fitness Leadership (Personal Training)
Nutrition

12. Approval Process Attend the Mandatory Internship Meeting
Find an internship site
me for approval
Once approved go to KIN 492 / 493 website and complete the Application to Enroll in KIN 492 / 493 & upload the requested documents ( of approval including the answered questions & if needed a scanned pdf of ALL pages of the affiliation agreement).

13. Email of Approval Have you attended a Mandatory Internship Meeting?
If so, when did you attend?
What semester would you like to enroll?
KIN 492 or 493?
How many TOTAL credits will you have at the start of the semester that you plan to take your internship? i.e. Are you a senior (>88 credits)?
5.  If you are completing the KIN 493 internship, have you taken KIN
411? If not, what semester do you plan on taking it?

14. Email of Approval cont’d
6. Is your internship going to be out of state?
If so, what state? 
7. Is this a paid internship?
8. What/where/with whom would you like to take your internship?
9. Is the proposed site supervisor one of your relatives or someone
with a relationship that could be conceived of someone with a
conflict of interest?
10.What are the credentials of your site supervisor?

15. Email of Approval cont’d
11.What will your specific job duties be?
12. Identify your cognate and explain why this internship would be
beneficial to you in your cognate.

16. Is your internship out of state?
If you intend to complete your internship in a state other than Michigan, please contact Keri Morrison via right away! Certain states may require a letter of intent that MUST be submitted by the Department of Kinesiology and approved by both the internship coordinator and the Provost’s office 60 days in advance of the internship.

17. States of Concern for KIN Internship
BE SURE TO CHECK WITH Keri Morrison IF A STATE WILL WORK PRIOR TO SETTING UP THE INTERNSHIP.
CHANGES ARE MADE FREQUENTLY TO THE LIST OF ACCEPTABLE STATES.

18. 80 / 20 Rule
Approximately 80% of the internship work/hours completed by students must reflect the worthwhile competencies of the broad based field of Kinesiology (examples: Exercise, Fitness, Sport, Human Movement, Therapeutic or Rehabilitation practices).  The decision as to whether or not an internship or internship hours meet this requirement lies with the instructor of record for the internship courses.

19. IMPORTANT
There are no exceptions to the following. The add / drop dates for KIN 492 / 493 are the same as for any course at MSU. These are set by the university and always described on the Registrar’s website. You are responsible for knowing these dates. You cannot late add or late drop KIN 492 / If you do not add/drop the course by the official dates you will get no refund and/or you will receive a zero point, and YOU WILL NOT GRADUATE.

20. Credits How much do I have to do? 1 Credit Hour = 60 Hours of Work
3 Credit Hours = 180 Hours of Work
And so on…and so on…and so on…
Note: No more than 6 credits total

21. Internship Sites Check the list on the KIN 492 / 493 website
If the site is not on the list, get an Affiliation Agreement signed
If in doubt, get the form signed!

22. Initial Assignments
Proposal Assignment
Upload onto D2L

23. Weekly Assignments Weekly Hours Spreadsheet Weekly Journal Assignment
One (1) task per line
Weekly Journal Assignment
Should be reflective and help you gain insight from your experience
Check your grammar
Do NOT turn in the same thing every week
Save to YOUR computer & back it up!!!

24. Please Note
You may not log internship hours unless you are enrolled in KIN 492 / 493!

25. Supervisor Evaluations
Form is on KIN 492 / 493 website
NEW- Supervisor Evaluations are now electronic. I will no longer be accepting mail, faxes, and/or s. In addition, there is no longer a signature page
Mid-Term Evaluation
Final Evaluation

26. Grades 15pts Internship Proposal
(Due 2 weeks after starting internship, 15%)
100pts Weekly Reports (Hours & Journals)
(Turn in weekly on D2L, 25%)
40pts Site Supervisor Mid-Term Evaluation
(Mid-point of internship hours, 10%)
40pts Site Supervisor Final Evaluation
(End of internship, 15%)
40pts Final Report
(Due 5pm Tuesday of Finals Week, 35%)

27. Grades
4.0
93-100
3.5
85-92
3.0
80-84
2.5
75-79
2.0
70-74
1.5
65-69
1.0
60-64
0.0
< 60

28. How to Fail KIN 492 / 493
Getting dismissed or fired from your internship.
Not providing updated information to Keri Morrison regarding your site and/or site supervisor status.
Failing to turn in a signed Affiliation Agreement.
Not turning in a proposal by the 3rd week of your internship.
Waiting until the end of the semester to turn in ALL of your Weekly Hours Spreadsheets & Journal Assignments.
Plagiarizing another student’s work from a previous semester.
Claiming internship hours that were worked from home.
Falsifying or “padding” your internship hours.
Falsifying your entire internship!!!!
Not finishing your internship hours by the end of the semester!!!

29. Now is a great time to ask…
Questions?
Now is a great time to ask…