Transcript Internships & Fieldwork - Grand Valley State University

FIELDWORK
MOV 475
FIELD WORK – MOV 475 – 2 CREDITS
(PRE-REQUISITE - MOV 420)
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112 hours volunteer time
8 hrs/week for 14 weeks (no hours during finals week)
 20hrs/week for 6 weeks during the spring semester
 Class meetings are discussion based with assignments
 Class TBA up until 1-2 weeks prior to semester start
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Broad setting of interest – related to exercise
science
Needs approval from Professor Crawley (if not on
approved list)
FINDING A FIELDWORK SITE
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This is your responsibility so start early!
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1-2 semesters prior
Polish resume & interview skills (Career Services)
 Determine your references
 Print Agency Agreement found online (Ex Sci
website MOV 475 tab) – Take 2 copies with you
 Know exactly what you are expected to
learn/experience – the sites will ask
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Review fieldwork agreement for requirements
Date to secure
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December 1st (winter semester)
April 1st (spring semester)
August 1st (fall semester)
FINDING A SITE
Approved Sites -- List of approved sites is on the
exercise science webpage under current students,
MOV 475 tab, then click sites.
 http://gvsu.edu/exercisescience/exercise-sciencestudents-2.htm
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Need to turn in fieldwork agreement to Professor
Crawley also found on the exercise science website
under the current students, MOV 475 tab, click
agreement.
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This form can be turned into the main Move Sci office
at anytime to be placed in my mailbox.
NEW SITE APPROVAL PROCESS
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A New Site -- must have approval prior to
completing an agreement
Need to provide a site website and supervisor
credentials/experience to Professor Crawley (an email
works fine)
 Need to discuss/outline expectations for a learning
experience – agreed upon by site supervisor & student
 Very important to inform supervisor of their
responsibilities to include: approve/discuss
responsibilities, goals and objectives for student, do
preliminary and final evaluations, meet every 3-4
weeks for interviews on field topics, etc
 Complete fieldwork agreement once approved
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OTHER CONSIDERATIONS
Volunteer hours done outside of the fieldwork
semester dates cannot be counted towards 475
 Health Compliance required for your internship
will be completed during your registered fieldwork
semester although, some sites may require the
following components for fieldwork hours
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Immunizations/TB test, Criminal Background Check,
Drug Screening, Update CPR & First Aid Certifications
and Flu Shot
 Details of the requirements, including deadlines,
testing procedures and screening protocols will be
reviewed at the start of your MOV 475 semester as a
part of a meeting lead by the GV health compliance
officer.
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FAQS
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Does the fieldwork/internship need to be within
the semester dates?
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Can I complete my fieldwork and internship at
the same site?
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Yes for fieldwork, however for internship, a1-2 week
early start is acceptable.
Yes, however responsibilities must change with an
internship and a plan must be presented and
approved by Professor Peddie
Can I complete my fieldwork where I currently
work?
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In some cases, responsibilities need to differ and
approval is needed by Professor Crawley
CONTACTING PROFESSOR CRAWLEY
Email is the best option: [email protected]
 Office is located in Mackinac Hall B-2-209
 Phone number is 616-331-8872
 Fax number is 616-331-8870
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