All exercise science students are required to complete health compliance requirements prior to starting EXS 390 Fieldwork and EXS 490 Internship. Students will be enrolled in the Health Compliance System during EXS 320 (for fieldwork) or EXS 470 (for internship). Review the full description of GVSU's Health Compliance Policy:                                                                                         Health Compliance Policy

For questions regarding Health Compliance please contact [email protected] or [email protected].

The exercise science program health compliance requirements are:

1. Physical Examination and Immunization Form - Physical exam and Immunizations (Hep B, Tdap, MMR, Varicella, COVID-19 & Flu)
2. Two-Step Tuberculosis Screening
3. Criminal Background Check
4. 10-Panel Drug Screen
5. Adult CPR, AED & First Aid (American Red Cross or American Heart Association)
6. Authorization to Release Form
7. Tuberculosis and Infection Control Training
8. Bloodborne Pathogens Training
9. Elder Justice Training
10. HIPAA Training
11. FERPA Training
12. Intellectual Property Training
13. Fingerprinting, ONLY IF REQUIRED BY INTERNSHIP SITE

The student is required to locate a site of their interest for their experience using the approved internship sites list or participate in a supervised research endeavor with a GVSU faculty member. Deadline to secure your the internship location are:

Fall Semester: July 15

Winter Semester: November 15

Summer Semester: March 15

It is expected that the student should begin their search for an internship no later than one semester prior to the semester in which they wish to undertake their anticipated experience. It is highly recommended that they start two semesters prior, especially for competitive or prestigious sites.

Please consult the Expectations document so you are aware of the minimum expectations for student experiences at both clinical and health fitness specific internship sites.

Pre-Approved Site List

New Site

Students wishing to propose a new internship site must complete the applicaton below. New site applications due dates are: 

Fall Semester: May 20

Winter Semester: September 20 

Summer Semester: January 20

New Site Proposal Application Form

Once the student has secured their internship at an approved site an online application must be completed via GVSU's Internship Management System.

Internship Online Application

IMPORTANT: Please read the Student Instruction Guide before completing the IMS application form.