{"id":17521,"date":"2017-07-14T09:05:15","date_gmt":"2017-07-14T14:05:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/pipercenter\/?page_id=17521"},"modified":"2025-05-13T09:17:18","modified_gmt":"2025-05-13T14:17:18","slug":"experiential-learning-opportunities-in-kinesiology","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/pipercenter\/experiential-learning-opportunities-in-kinesiology\/","title":{"rendered":"Experiential Learning Opportunities in Kinesiology"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-modular-content-collection><div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>Experiential learning opportunities are key when investigating careers in kinesiology, whether through internships, job shadowing, or informational interviews. Below are some general internship search resources and tips and a list of locations where St. Olaf students have completed kinesiology related experiential learning activities since 2000.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/pipercenter\/find-internships-research-opportunities\/\">Organizations where Oles have interned in the past<\/a><br \/>\n<a title=\"Experiential Learning Opportunities by Major\" href=\"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/pipercenter\/experiential-learning-opportunities-by-field\"><em>Return to Experiential Learning Opportunities by Major &gt;&gt;<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<h4>Categories of organizations include:<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/pipercenter\/experiential-learning-opportunities-in-kinesiology\/\">Coaching &amp; Fitness<\/a><\/li>\n<li>International<\/li>\n<li>Sports Management<\/li>\n<li>Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation<\/li>\n<li>Miscellaneous<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a id=\"Organizations\" name=\"Organizations\"><\/a>Organizations where Oles have interned in the past<\/h2>\n<h4><strong><a id=\"Coaching\" name=\"Coaching\"><\/a>Coaching and Fitness<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.accelerationmn.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Acceleration Minnesota<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 sports training centers<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/fhithockey.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">FHIT (Flexx Hockey Institute of Training)<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 Strength training and conditioning clinics at arenas in the Twin Cities area.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/stcloudortho.wpenginepowered.com\/heat-program-training-your-way-to-success\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">H.E.A.T. (High Energy Advance Training)<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 Program orientation, fitness testing, development of periodization programs, and wellness education in St. Cloud.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.lifetimefitness.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Life Time Fitness<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 Personal Training Department at the Plymouth location.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.skyhawks.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Skyhawks Sports Programs for Kids<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 Summer internships teaching young athletes the rules, techniques, and strategies of sports and activities at locations all over Minnesota.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.lifestylemanagement.net\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Lifestyle Management<\/a>\u00a0(Minneapolis, MN) \u2013 Personal trainer shadow<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/athletics.stolaf.edu\/sports\/womens-volleyball\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">St. Olaf Volleyball<\/a>\u00a0(Northfield, MN) \u2013 volleyball recruiting and coaching<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/athletics.stolaf.edu\/sports\/football\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">St. Olaf Football Team<\/a>\u00a0(Northfield, MN) \u2013 student coach<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/timbercreekhs.ocps.net\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Timber Creek High School and Orange County Public School<\/a>\u00a0(Orlando, FL) \u2013 Wrestling coach<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.anytimefitness.com\/gyms\/2092\/orlando-fl-32812\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Anytime Fitness<\/a>\u00a0(Orlando, FL) \u2013 Assistant to manager<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vvmc.com\/services\/physical-therapy\/about-howard-head-sports-medicine\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Howard Head Sports Medicine Center<\/a>\u00a0(Vail, CO) \u2013 Certified athletic trainer<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/athletics.stolaf.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">St. Olaf College Athletics<\/a>\u00a0(Northfield, MN) \u2013 Basketball coach intern<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong><a id=\"International\" name=\"International\"><\/a>International<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yanapuma.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Yanapuma Foundation<\/a>\u00a0(Quito, Ecuador) \u2013Physical therapy intern<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.laanitarainforestranch.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">La Anita Rainforest Ranch<\/a>\u00a0(Costa Rica) \u2013 Ecotourism developer<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/isla.cc\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Interfaith Services to Latin America\u00a0(Nicaragua)\u00a0<\/a>\u2013 Medical projects in Jalapa, Nicaragua<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong><a id=\"Management\" name=\"Management\"><\/a>Sports Management<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.orthobethesda.com\/about-us\/centers-of-excellence\/washington-sports-medicine-institute\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Washington Institute of Sports Medicine<\/a>\u00a0(Kirkland, WA) \u2013 Athletic programs supervisor<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bishopsbay.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Bishops Bay Country Club<\/a>\u00a0(Middleton, WI) \u2013 Member services specialist<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.biomet.com\/regions\/northAmerica\/unitedStates.cfm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Biomet North Central<\/a>\u00a0(Eden Prairie, MN) \u2013 Sales management intern<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/accelerationnorth.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Acceleration Minnesota<\/a>\u00a0(Arden Hills, MN) \u2013 Sports assistant<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/flexxsupportteam.wixsite.com\/flexxhockey\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Flexx Hockey Institute of Training<\/a>\u00a0(FHIT) (Mendota Heights, MN) \u2013 Office trainer intern<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.stolaf.edu\/athletics\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">St Olaf College, Athletics<\/a>\u00a0(Northfield, MN) \u2013 Director of recreation intern<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.totalhockey.com\/?gclid=CITD3O_spbsCFSISMwodbBoAWQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Total Hockey Minnesota<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><a id=\"Sports\" name=\"Sports\"><\/a>Sports Medicine &amp; Rehabilitation<\/h4>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bannchiro.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Bannockburn Chiropractic and Sports Injury Center<\/a>\u00a0(Bannockburn, IL)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.northfieldhospital.org\/node\/356\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Center for Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 Division of Northfield Hospital, occupational therapy intern<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/completechiropractic.us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Complete Chiropractic<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 Private chiropractic clinic near Northfield.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.couragecenter.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Courage Center<\/a>\u00a0(Golden Valley, MN) \u2013 a Minnesota-based rehabilitation center for children and adults with disabilities<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.drcramchiro.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Cram Chiropractic &amp; Wellness Center<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 Private chiropractic center in downtown Northfield.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mnsportandspine.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Minnesota Sport &amp; Spine Rehabilitation<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 Physical therapy clinic in Burnsville.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.wieberphysicaltherapy.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Wieber Physical Therapy<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 Physical therapy, athletic training in Faribault.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.heartlandorthopedics.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Heartland Orthopedics<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 provide state-of-the-art surgical and nonsurgical orthopedic care in the areas of trauma, sports medicine, and elective reconstructive surgery in Alexandria, MN.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/biosports.net\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Bio Sports<\/a>\u00a0(Wenatchee, WA)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stfrancis-shakopee.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">St. Francis Medical Center<\/a>\u00a0(Chaska, MN) \u2013 Physical Therapy<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/applevalleychiropractic.com\/index.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Sports and Occupational Health Center<\/a>\u00a0(Apple Valley, MN) \u2013 Doctor of Chiropractic shadow<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.essentiahealth.org\/find-facility\/essentia-health-st-marys-medical-center-duluth-building-b\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Saint Mary\u2019s\/Duluth Clinic<\/a>\u00a0(Duluth, MN) \u2013 Exercise physiologist, prevention and patient rehabilitation<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.childrensmn.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Children\u2019s Hospitals and clinics of MN<\/a>\u00a0(St. Paul, MN) \u2013 Exercise specialist intern<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mayoclinic.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Mayo Clinic<\/a>\u00a0(Rochester, MN) \u2013 Physical therapy intern<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.redwoodareahospital.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Redwood Area Hospital<\/a>\u00a0(Redwood, MN) \u2013 Physical therapy intern<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.functionalkids.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Functional Kids Clinic<\/a>\u00a0(Maplewood, MN) \u2013 Occupational therapy intern<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.northfieldhospital.org\/rehabilitation-services\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Center for Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation<\/a>\u00a0(Northfield, MN) \u2013 Occupational therapy intern<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ofc-clinic.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Orthopedic &amp; Fracture Clinic<\/a>\u00a0(Northfield, MN) \u2013 Orthopedic intern<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.childrensmn.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Children\u2019s Hospitals &amp; Clinics<\/a>\u00a0(multiple MN locations)- Clinical Exercise Physiologist<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong><a id=\"Miscellaneous\" name=\"Miscellaneous\"><\/a>Miscellaneous<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stolaf.edu\/athletics\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">St. Olaf Sports Information Department<\/a>\u00a0(Northfield, MN) \u2013 Sports information media intern<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mplsheart.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Minneapolis Heart Institute Foundation<\/a>\u00a0(Minneapolis, MN) \u2013 Research assistant<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/recwell.umn.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">University of MN Aquatics<\/a>\u00a0(Minneapolis, MN) \u2013 Aquatics intern<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/jobs.allinahealth.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Allina Medical Clinic\u00a0<\/a>(Northfield, MN) \u2013 Physician\u2019s assistant intern<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/heartworkliving.com\/\">HeartWorks Yoga Studio<\/a>\u00a0(Northfield, MN)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><strong><a id=\"General\" name=\"General\"><\/a>General Search Resources\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/pipercenter\/internships\">Where To Look- Piper Center Internship Search Resources<\/a><\/p>\n<h4><strong>Specific Internship and Job Postings<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.medzilla.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Medzilla<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencejobs.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">ScienceJobs.org<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.jobsinsports.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jobs in Sports<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong>Professional Organizations<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>These organizations provide information, networking, and additional training opportunities and may offer student memberships at a discount.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.aapmr.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">American Academy of Physical Medicine &amp; Rehabilitation<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.aaham.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">American Association of Health Care Administrative Mgmt.<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.acrm.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.apta.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">American Physical Therapy Association<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.aohp.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Association of Occupational Health Professionals<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ifafitness.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">International Fitness Association<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nata.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">National Athletic Trainers\u2019 Association<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nrpa.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">National Recreation and Park Association<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sportsmarketingnetwork.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">National Sports Marketing Network<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Links\u00a0<\/strong><em>which provide additional information beyond internships in the following areas<\/em>.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a title=\"Athletics and Sports\" href=\"http:\/\/whatcanidowiththismajor.com\/major\/athletics-and-sport\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Athletics and Sport<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Biological Sciences\" href=\"http:\/\/whatcanidowiththismajor.com\/major\/biological-sciences\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Biological Sciences<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Healthcare Sciences\" href=\"http:\/\/whatcanidowiththismajor.com\/major\/healthcare-sciences\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Healthcare Sciences<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Kinesiology\" href=\"http:\/\/whatcanidowiththismajor.com\/major\/kinesiology\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Kinesiology<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Nutrition\" href=\"http:\/\/whatcanidowiththismajor.com\/major\/nutrition\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Nutrition<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Recreation and Leisure Studies\" href=\"http:\/\/whatcanidowiththismajor.com\/major\/recreation-and-leisure-studies\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Recreation and Leisure Studies<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Sport Management\" href=\"http:\/\/whatcanidowiththismajor.com\/major\/sport-management\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Sport Management<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/pipercenter\/professional-association-websites\/\">Professional Associations<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a title=\"Experiential Learning Opportunities by Major\" href=\"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/pipercenter\/experiential-learning-opportunities-by-field\"><i>Return to Experiential Learning Opportunities by Major\u00a0<\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- begin-migrated-from-panel-builder --><!-- end-migrated-from-panel-builder --><\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Experiential learning opportunities are key when investigating careers in kinesiology, whether through internships, job shadowing, or informational interviews. 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