Exercise Science & Health Promotion
Internships in Exercise Science and Health Promotion
The required internship experience for Exercise Science and Health Promotion students provides a real-world opportunity for students to apply their knowledge and theoretical foundations. In carefully selected internship situations, students can demonstrate their skills and transition into their careers through a guided culminating academic experience. All EXS and HPR students complete a specialized project during their internship and many have found that their internship turned into a full-time position following graduation.
For employers, internships provide an opportunity to involve students with daily activities. There may be projects or initiatives that have been on the ‘back burner’ for a while; or, there may be a desire to expand or enhance some project within the agency. This is a tremendous opportunity to mentor talented and dedicated students. For further information about sponsoring an Exercise Science or Health Promotion intern, please contact Dr. Cindy Waddell, RHT Internship Coordinator (cwaddell@gmu.edu or 703-993-4160).
Students in Exercise Science and Health Promotion have benefited from internship placements in agencies and organizations such as:
- Fitness centers
- Government wellness programs
- Health promotion programs within a hospital setting
- Corporate settings with health and fitness programs
- Local partnerships for healthier youth
- Council on Aging
- Wellness festivals
- Fitness competitions
- Aquatic and fitness center
Specific organizations recently served by Mason interns include:
- Arlington Hospital
- INOVA Health Care System
- L & T Fitness
- Next Step Fitness
- Fit Kids
- Freedom Aquatic and Fitness Center
- 24 Lifetime Fitness
- Partnership for Healthier Kids
- Springfit
- Virginia Hospital Center
- Velocity Sports Performance
- National Center for Public Safety Fitness
- LawFit
- INOVA Partnership for Healthier Kids
- Players Edge Performance Center
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