All interns in consultation with the director establish a strategic plan for their internship to ensure they obtain appropriate experience while adequately serving Doctor's Fitness Center. There is an opportunity to be involved in fitness testing and consultation, nutrition analysis, clerical and administrative duties, and program development. Fifteen week internships are available each semester starting in January, May, and August. The Fitness Center is owned and operated by Sports Conditioning LLC . In addition to The Fitness Center, there may be other internships available with Sports Conditioning in the Phoenix area.
Applications are due two months prior to each semester.
Bachelor's and Master's degree students in the field of exercise science are encouraged to apply. Interns will receive training in exercise prescription, nutrition, graded exercise testing, Phase II cardiac rehabilitation, facility supervision, blood pressure and EKG monitoring. There will be an opportunity to view cardiac procedures, also. Compensation is competitive and related to experience. Interns will have an opportunity to gain experience working with the Wellness and Health Resource Team, tracking and measuring outcomes, administering health risk appraisals, working with wellness case management and managing daily operations at our fitness facility.