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University of Denver Sports Performance Internship
Internship Dates:
Fall: Sept. 1st – Dec. 1st
Winter/Spring: Jan. 3rd – June 1st
Summer: June 1st – Sept. 1st
Internship Description:
The University of Denver Sports Performance Internship is centered around providing hands on experience to students/post grads who have a deep interest in pursuing a career in the Sports Performance field. Experience includes on the floor active coaching of all 18 Division 1 NCAA sports, weekly continuing education sessions and practical assignments, and exposure to technology including GymAware, VALD Force Plates, & Catapult.
Continuing Education Curriculum:
All interns are required to complete a highly structured curriculum that will consist of weekly lectures and practical assignments. The topics covered will prepare interns for their final project, which consists of an hour-long mock interview for a Sports Performance coach position in a sport of their choosing.
Curriculum Overview:
Guidelines & Expectations
Foundational Movement Patterns/Movement Competency
Warm Up Design & Implementation
Coaching Styles/Communication Skills
Principles of Training
Periodization Schemes
Speed/Jump/Plyometric Framework
Conditioning
Velocity Based Training
Return to Play Principles
Final Project Presentation
Application Requirements:
All applicants should be committed to pursuing a future career in Sports Performance with excellent communication skills and professionalism. It is preferred that applicants are currently pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in exercise science or a related field.
Applicants must complete the Internship Questionnaire as well as send a resume and two professional references to Massimo Gioffre: Massimo.gioffre@du.edu.
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