SRM Practicum& Internship Meeting

The purpose of the practicum is to introduce Sport and Recreation Management majors to the variety and scope of

employment opportunities within the field.

Purpose of Practicum & Internship

The purpose of the internship is to provide a full-time professional experience.

The goals are simple……

The goals of the practicum are:

To identify areas of interest/disinterest, ultimatelyfinding the correct professional fit.

To develop goals for future career paths. To develop awareness of personal strengths, abilities and areas

of interest. To identify areas requiring self-improvement and to develop

strategies to eliminate weakness. To broaden work-related experience in the area of Sport and

Recreation Management.

Internship Goals

The goals of the internship are:

To provide the student with work experience that broadens the understanding of the workplace (human behavior, management styles, leadership characteristics, work ethics, task prioritizing, etc.).

To assist students in developing goals and objectives for their future career path.

To work with a professional mentor and understand performance evaluation and accountability.

To develop human relation skills. To provide the student with work experience on which to build and launch

a professional career.

SRM 282 is Worth 3 Credits and SRM 482 is Worth 6 Credits. You must complete SRM 282 before you are

eligible for SRM 482

Please Keep In Mind……These are Classes!SRM 282 and SRM 482

Just like any other JMU course, you will have assignments and you must meet deadlines in order to

pass.

WHEN ARE YOU ELIGIBLE TO COMPLETE A PRACTICUM OR INTERNSHIP?

AND

WHAT ARE THE SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS?

Criteria

When am I eligible?

SRM 282 Practicum

After you have completed:

• SRM 241

SRM 482 Internship

After you have completed:

• SRM 282, SRM 333, and have completed 72

credit hours

• Cannot be on academic probation

What are the requirements?

SRM 282

90 hours

over the course of the academic term

enrolled

SRM/KIN 482

400 hours Over a Minimum of 10 Weeks

40 Hours Per Week

You may only carry ONE additional course while

enrolled for SRM/KIN 482

• Start Early. Don’t wait until the last minute to secure your site.

• Don’t settle for convenience. Have a strategy and look for sites that will help you get to where you want to go in your career.

• Consult with other people, such as: • SRM Practicum & Internship Coordinator• SRM Academic Advisor• SRM Faculty• SRM Alumni• Industry professionals working in your area of interest

• Website Resources are listed on the following Website:http://www.jmu.edu/shsrm/srm/ip/index.shtml

Find a Practicum/Internship Site

Shenandoah Valley

United Soccer

Association

And…there are hundreds more locally and in areas

close to your home It is up to you to create

a meaningful experience!

Will my practicum or internship site be approved?

All practicum and internship sites must be approved by the SRM

Practicum/Internship Coordinator

Most sites will be approved as long as the organization fits within the sport and recreation industry.

• You will need to complete an agency agreement form that will be submitted to the SRM Practicum & Internship Coordinator. Scan and then email the signed form to srm-intern@jmu.edu.

• In order to receive your override during open registration, complete your paperwork by the following dates:

• Fall practicum or internship – April 15• Spring practicum or internship – November 15• Summer practicum or internship – April 15

• The agency agreement form can be found at the following Website:http://www.jmu.edu/shsrm/srm/ip/index.shtml

Complete Paperwork

Agency Acceptance FormThe deadlines are the same for

SRM 282/KIN 472 and SRM/KIN 482

Spring Practicum – November 15

Summer Practicum – April 15

Fall Practicum – April 15

The Form is In, Now What?

• When your form is processed, you will receive an email from the SHSRM Administrative Assistant telling you that you can register for the practicum or internship class.

• Experiences should begin the first week of classes.

• Once you have received the email from the Administrative Assistant, you can now enroll for the course.

•To enroll, go to My Madison.

• Remember, all practicum and internship experiences are classes and you must be registered for the course prior to starting your hours with the site agency.

Enroll