Sports and Exercise Science

A sport and exercise science internship givesyou a comprehensive understanding of current systems and practices in the field as they vary across cultures. Often in this field, you will work as part of a larger team to build teamwork and cross-cultural communication skills. There is a wide range of placements available, from clinics and fitness centers, to sports teams, and research at universities. Complete a mandatory practicum abroad!

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Australia: Multiple Cities | China: Shanghai | Ireland: Dublin | Japan: Tokyo | New Zealand: Multiple Cities | South Korea: Seoul | Spain: Barcelona, Madrid, Valencia |  Vietnam: Ho Chi Minh City

Common Tasks and Responsibilities

  • Administer educational programming
  • Analyze data
  • Assist in projects alongside professional athletes
  • Conduct personal training sessions
  • Conduct research
  • Shadow and assist physical therapists, occupational therapists and nutritionists
  • Support marketing efforts for sports organizations

Sample Companies and Organizations

  • Professional and amateur sports teams
  • Sporting companies
  • Physical therapy clinics
  • Gyms
  • Marketing firms
  • Occupational therapy clinics
  • Athletic training departments
  • Physiotherapists
  • Doctors' offices
  • Marketing teams
  • Statistics teams
  • Event management firms
  • Start-ups
  • Chiropracting offices

Athletic Training

  Several placement opportunities

Exercise Science

  Several placement opportunities

Kinesiology

  Several placement opportunities

Sports Administration

  Several placement opportunities

Sports Studies

  Several placement opportunities

Sports Administration

Limited placement opportunities

Sports Studies

Limited placement opportunities

Athletic Training

Limited placement opportunities

Sports Administration

Limited placement opportunities

Sports Studies

Limited placement opportunities

Athletic Training

  Several placement opportunities

Exercise Science

  Several placement opportunities

Kinesiology

  Several placement opportunities

Sports Administration

  Several placement opportunities

Sports Studies

  Several placement opportunities

Athletic Training

  Several placement opportunities

Exercise Science

  Several placement opportunities

Kinesiology

  Several placement opportunities

Sports Administration

  Several placement opportunities

Sports Studies

  Several placement opportunities

Athletic Training

  Several placement opportunities

Exercise Science

  Several placement opportunities

Kinesiology

  Several placement opportunities

Sports Administration

  Several placement opportunities

Sports Studies

  Several placement opportunities

Exercise Science

  Several placement opportunities

Kinesiology

  Several placement opportunities

“The fact that I went to Australia for an internship has really set me apart from my peers and is always a topic of conversation when applying for jobs! The experience that I gained has taught me so much and helped prepare me for my current position!”

Shelby Light
Sydney

“As a result of this internship, I have secured a full time job back home in the states. I am sure that this international internship will potentially lead me to working in international equity.”

Veronica Gibson
London

“My internship in South Korea was extremely influential in my job interviewing process, and largely because of my internship experience, I just landed a job as a Content Editor with H&R Block. This internship was incredibly valuable not just for my personal experience, but it has definitely helped me in my career goals as well.”

Michaela Harding
Seoul

"Thank you so much for the help you gave both before and during my time abroad. You truly made the process less stressful and more enjoyable. You have made my study abroad experience truly wonderful!"

Parker Blair
Valencia