Internships are required for every Kinesiology and Public Health student. Students will complete a one-semester internship that requires a minimum of 300 hours before earning their degree.
Kinesiology • Public Health
Our program allows students to gain real-world work experience with top health and wellness professionals. The School of H&K has partnerships with several businesses and agencies in and outside the Omaha Metro that will prepare them with the knowledge and skills they need to be successful in their future occupation.
Our internships cover many career fields:
Kinesiology
- Cardiac Rehabilitation
- Corporate Wellness
- Fitness & Wellness Management
- Allied Health Fields
- Strength & Conditioning
Public Health
- Health Communication & Education
- Infectious Disease
- Maternal & Child Health
- Nonprofit Organizations
- Public Safety
- Public Health Administration & Leadership
Informational Internship Sessions
Mandatory informational internship sessions take place during September and January. Students who plan to do their internship in the Spring should attend the September session and students who plan to do their internship in the summer or fall should attend the January session.
Announcements about dates and times will be made via email and will be posted throughout the H&K building.