Internships
During internships (or stages, in French) students get hands-on experience in the field or a clinic, working with real people who have real needs.
Who completes an internship?
Students who choose to specialize in Kinesiology and Clinical Exercise Physiology or Athletic Therapy complete internships as part of their program requirements.
What interns do
Clinical exercise physiology interns follow participants through a series of assessments meant to establish baseline measurements to help determine how to improve the body's overall functioning over a particular period of time and/or under specific conditions.
During assessments, students build on their knowledge, skills and abilities as well as design and deliver safe and effective exercise routines to participants.
Clients are all ages and could have any number of conditions, weight or metabolic disorders, Parkinsons, or be on the autism spectrum.
Where interns practice
Clinical exercise physiology interns complete two (2) internships worth six (6) credits.
The first internship is hosted by Concordia's School of Health where they work with small groups or one-on-one. Interns may also be assigned to research projects at the School of Health.
For the second internship, students typically apply for internship positions at a location of interest to them such as:
- hospitals
- rehabilitation centers
- CIUSSS (Centre intégré universitaire de santé et de services sociaux), social service centres
- Seniors residences
- mental health clinics
- health research centers
Students may have to interview for positions, so the first choice is not guaranteed.
Internship course numbers
- KCEP 383 (3 credits)
- KCEP 483 (3 credits)
Contact
Kinesiology and Clinical Exercise Physiology
Kristin Rose, BSc. Kinesiologist
FKQ accredited member
Helene Pinet, BSc. Kinesiologist
FKQ accredited member
What interns do
Athletic therapy interns follow their client's entire course of treatment, from assessment to treatment to discharge.
Student interns are charged with gathering information on their client's medical history and performing a physical assessment in order to determine a treatment plan. Interns then present the plan to their supervisor, a certified athletic therapist, who ensures that all appropriate tests and inquiries have been made before adopting a proper treatment plan. Treatments may include ultrasound, heat, manual therapy, aquatherapy, exercise or whichever methods have been decided upon.
Where interns practice
Athletic therapy interns complete four (4) internships worth 18 credits, practicing in both field and clinical settings.
In a field setting, interns work in community sports organizations, such are municipal sports leagues or with student athletes in CEGEPs or varsity teams. Interns may also have opportunities to work with professional or semi-professional organizations.
In a clinical setting, interns may work with sports organizations and CEGEPs in an off-field environment, in addition to physiotherapy clinics, or research centres, such as Concordia's School of Health.
Internship course numbers
- CATA 365 (6 credits)
- CATA 475 (6 credits)
- CATA 485 (3 credits)
- CATA 495 (3 credits)
Contact
Athletic Therapy – Field
Sonia Adhami, B.Sc.,CAT(C)
sonia.adhami@concordia.ca
Athletic Therapy – Clinical
Heather McCoy, BSc., CAT(C), CSCS, ATC
athletictherapy.internships@concordia.ca