January 03 - December 31, 2024
YMCA Internship Application: Exercise Science
YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit • 1401 Broadway Street Detroit, MI 48226 Organized by YMCA of Metropolitan DetroitAbout this event
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Description
This activity may not be registered for individually because it is part of a package.
Be a part of a creative, energetic team, working together to create a positive fitness experience for YMCA members! The intern will be considered a member of the professional staff and have accompanying responsibilities and expectations which may vary throughout the internship.
Basic Learning Objects*Teaching- Participate in client exercise, health promotion, and lifestyle change consultations
- Lead group exercise, including guiding, assisting, correcting, and adjusting exercise activities
- Conduct individual exercise sessions, including guiding, assisting, correcting, and adjusting exercise activities
- Instruct clients in the use of exercise equipment
- Contribute to special intervention programs (such as seniors exercise, diabetes management, stress management, sport specific training, children’s exercise, health maintenance/improvement, or similar).
Evaluation Procedures
- Perform client evaluation procedures under the supervision of wellness professionals including muscular strength, aerobic fitness, flexibility, body composition, blood pressure, and heart rate.
Exercise Prescription / Supervision
- Summarize and interpret fitness test data and prescribe an exercise program for healthy individuals
- Modify client exercise program. Demonstrate ability to modify a client's exercise program according to changes in their health status, fitness level, or limitations.
- Individual client exercise supervision. Work one-on-one with clients to teach, assist, adjust, encourage, and motivate.
- Work with Virtual Y and teach classes virtually
Non-Profit Operations and Management
- Shadow Fitness director during daily routine tasks such as facility walk throughs and cleaning
- Support upkeep of wellness center and equipment
- Support health centered events such as Fitjam and Healthy Kids Day.
*learning objects may be modified or additional objectives incorporated based on internship requirements
Age Category
All Ages
Prerequisites
$0.00 Program Membership
Age and Gender
Ages 18-255 · Co-Ed