Fieldwork Application Process
Health Compliance
All exercise science students must complete the health compliance requirements prior to starting their fieldwork. You will complete this process in EXS 320. Note: you can find a site before you are health compliant and before you are registered for Fieldwork (EXS 390).
Step 1: Visit the Health Compliance Office Website
GVSU's Health Compliance Policy, a full description of each requirement, and details about where to obtain services can be found online. Please review their FAQ page!
The exercise science program health compliance requirements are:
- Physical Examination and Immunization Form - physical exam and immunizations (Hep B, Tdap, MMR & Varicella)
- COVID-19 Vaccines
- Two-Step Tuberculosis Screening
- Criminal Background Check
- 10-Panel Drug Screen
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation - CPR/First Aid (American Red Cross or American Heart Association)
- Student Authorization to Receive and Release Information Form
- Tuberculosis and Infection Control Training
- Bloodborne Pathogens Training
- Elder Justice Training
- HIPAA Training
- FERPA Training
- Intellectual Property Training
- Flu vaccination
- Fingerprinting, ONLY IF REQUIRED BY INTERNSHIP SITE
Contact Professor Peddie ([email protected]) or the GVSU Health Compliance team ([email protected]) for more information on health compliance.
Step 2: Locate a Site
The student is responsible for identifying a fieldwork site.
It is highly recommended that students start the search at least one semester prior to their planned start date. This will allow enough time to find a site that will provide a meaningful experience. The student must secure their fieldwork site be the following deadlines:
- Fall Semester: July 15th
- Winter Semester: November 15th
- Spring/Summer Semester: March 15th
Pre-Approved Sites: Click the link at right to review list of prior sites and identify ones of interest. Reach out to the site supervisor about potential openings and opportunities. Before committing to a site, discuss with them your intended start date and schedule, along with roles, responsibilities, and expectations of fieldwork students. It is your responsibility to become fully informed of what the expectations are at a particular site. Be sure to do this before agreeing with the site supervisor.
Request A New Site
Students wishing to propose a new fieldwork site must complete the new site request form 14 weeks before the start of the semester they are enrolled in fieldwork. No new sites will be reviewed after the deadline.
You will need the following information in order to complete the new site request form:
- Potential supervisor contact information (name, job title email, phone number);
- Potential supervisor's degree(s), certification(s), and work experience;
- Fieldwork description: provide a plan for the fieldwork experience and a list of responsibilities.
Step 3: Complete Online Application
Once the student has secured their fieldwork site from the pre-approved list (verbal/email approval from the site-supervisor) they must complete the online application process. For students who are requesting a new site, complete the online application after Professor Peddie approves your new site request.
Note: the link below will take you to the GVSU internship management system which is used for both fieldwork & internships . Once logged in please select EXS 390.
IMPORTANT: Please read the Student Instruction Guide before starting the application process.
After submitting the application, students will receive confirmation once the application has been FULLY approved. Below is a quick overview of the process:
- Student completes application
- Fieldwork coordinator provides initial approval
- Site Supervisor verifies approval
- Coordinator provides final approval