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University of Denver Sports Performance InternshipÂ
Internship Dates:Â Â
Fall: Sept. 1st – Dec. 1st Â
Winter/Spring: Jan. 3rd – June 1stÂ
Summer: June 1st – Sept. 1stÂ
Internship Description:Â Â
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. Â
Continuing Education Curriculum:Â Â
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. Â
Curriculum Overview:Â Â
Guidelines & Expectations Â
Foundational Movement Patterns/Movement Competency Â
Warm Up Design & Implementation Â
Coaching Styles/Communication SkillsÂ
Principles of Training Â
Periodization Schemes Â
Speed/Jump/Plyometric Framework Â
Conditioning Â
Velocity Based Training Â
Return to Play Principles Â
Final Project Presentation Â
Application Requirements:Â
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. Â
Applicants must complete the Internship Questionnaire as well as send a resume and two professional references to Matt Shaw: matthew.shaw@du.edu
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