ESC 350 Exercise Science Practicum

Is a structured hands-on learning experience designed to complement and expand on the student's academic course work. This course includes readings in related areas, written reports and on-site supervision and evaluation. Students must spend a minimum of 50 hours doing practicum-related activities to earn the 1 credit associated with the practicum course. Possible practicum tracks include, but are not limited to, the following: A) Athletic Training Practicum: Student will work part time with an athletic trainer for a semester. B) Coaching Practicum: Student will work part time as assistant coaches at Franciscan University or local high schools for one season. C) Physical Therapy Practicum: Student will assist and shadow a physical therapist for one semester. D) Personal Trainer Practicum: Student will work part-time as a personal trainer for a semester. E) Exercise Physiology Practicum: Student will design and perform an independent research project. The outcomes will be presented to students and faculty in the program.  The course has a pass/fail grade type.  

Credits

1

Prerequisite

ESC 210, ESC 220 or ESC 301; Not for credit in Biology Major