1. F IELDWORK MOV 475

2. F IELD W ORK – MOV 475 – 2 CREDITS ( PRE - REQUISITE - MOV 420) 112 hours volunteer time 8 hrs/week X 14 weeks Class meetings are discussion based with assignments Class TBA up until 1-2 weeks prior to semester start Must complete hours between weeks 1-15 of semester Broad setting of interest – related to exercise science Needs approval from Professor Crawley (if not on approved list)

3. F INDING A F IELDWORK S ITE This is your responsibility so start early! 1-2 semesters prior Polish resume & interview skills Seek assistance from Career Services Determine your references Agency Agreement – Take 2 with you Know exactly what you are expected to learn/experience – the sites will ask Review Fieldwork agreement Date to secure December 1 st (winter semester) April 1 st (spring semester) August 1 st (fall semester)

4. S ITE A PPROVAL http://gvsu.edu/exercisescience/exercise-science- students-2.htm Approved Sites Need to turn in fieldwork agreement to Professor Crawley agreement is found on exercise science website New Site Need a plan/outline for experiences – written by site & student Need to provide supervisor credentials/experiences to Professor Crawley Complete fieldwork agreement once approved

5. O THER C ONSIDERATIONS If doing fieldwork during the spring semester it must be complete during the first 6 weeks (typically 20hrs/week) Volunteer hours done outside of the fieldwork semester cannot count towards 475 credit Health Compliance for internship must be completed during your fieldwork semester. Some sites may require the following components for fieldwork hours. Immunizations/TB test Criminal Background Check Drug Screening Update CPR & First Aid Certifications Flu Shot

6. H EALTH C OMPLIANCE R EQUIREMENTS FOR ALL I NTERNS : The health compliance requirements are to be completed during the semester you are registered for MOV 475. Details of the requirements, including deadlines, testing procedures and screening protocols will be reviewed at the start of your MOV 475 semester as a part of a meeting lead by the health compliance officer.

7. FAQ S Does the internship/fieldwork need to be within the semester dates? Yes for fieldwork. Yes for internship, however 1-2 week early start is acceptable. Can I complete my fieldwork and internship at the same site? Yes, however responsibilities must change with an internship and a plan must be presented Can I complete my fieldwork or internship where I currently work? In some cases, approval needed by Professor Crawley and Professor Peddie

8. C ONTACTING P ROFESSOR C RAWLEY crawleam@gvsu.edu Office is located in Mackinac Hall B-2-209 Phone number is 616-331-8872 Fax number is 616-331-8870