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Valley Fitness Center in Renton, Washington (near Seattle) offers a fitness/exercise science internship. Internships are a minimum of 10 weeks at 40 hours per week. Our programs are different from many other internships that only allow students to observe procedures, or have limited areas of responsibility. Interns here will be provided the opportunity to have independence, responsibilities and experiences necessary to gain skills appropriate for entering the workforce. We accept one student per term and we encourage students to apply early, as qualified applicants are considered on a first-come basis. Students must be completed with all coursework and have current enrollment status with their colleges during their internships. Candidates should contact: Kim Blair, Valley Medical Center-Fitness Center, P.O. Box 50010, Renton, WA 98058. Phone: (425)656-4006. E-mail: kim_blair@valleymed.org . Program Description: Our fitness center provides services for the community, hospital employees and patients. Interns will have the opportunity to gain experience and skills in the following areas: Fitness Testing; Exercise Prescription and Instruction; Personal Training; Group Exercise Instruction (including water exercise); Programming for Medical Conditions and Seniors; Marketing and Promotion; Employee Wellness Programs; Health/Fitness Presentations; Computer Applications and Administration. The stipend is $600/for every 4 weeks.

<Updated Feb. 2008>

Providence Health System has three internship positions available in the Portland, Oregon area for undergraduates in exercise physiology, exercise science, corporate fitness, or related health field. The Providence Health System is one of the most progressive, highly respected health care systems on the West Coast, and a leader in corporate and community based fitness programs. The Wellness/Fitness Internship Program includes two corporate sites that are hospital based employee fitness centers, and one community based fitness center. Requirements include: a current CPR certificate, Senior class standing, 12 week commitment (36-40 hrs/wk), a flexible schedule, strong interpersonal and communication skills, and highly motivated. A familiarity of sub-maximal exercise testing, body composition methods, and exercise prescription is preferred. Training and practical experience can be expected in the following areas: exercise testing and design, exercise prescription for healthy and special needs populations, interpretation of health risk appraisals, reflotron training for cholesterol screens, facility supervision, and day to day center operations. Applicants must provide their own housing and transportation. All sites are within 15 minutes of downtown Portland. Interested students should send a cover letter and resume to Bruce Rife, Providence St. Vincent Health & Fitness Center, 4015 S.W. Mercantile Drive, Lake Oswego, OR 97035, (503) 216-2790, Email: brife@providence.org.

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