Practicum Positions and Internships
The Offices of Recreation and Health & Wellness offer meaningful practicum positions and internships that allow students to apply classroom learning to the real world. These opportunities help build professional skills, contribute to campus, and explore career paths, all while supporting healthy and active lifestyles within the BGSU community.
Practicum Positions
Designed for BGSU graduate and undergraduate students. Students have the ability to receive academic credit for these experiences. Positions typically average 120 contact hours per semester. Practicum positions are unpaid unless otherwise noted.
The purpose of this position is to assist with the operation and implementation of fitness and wellness programs, events, services, and education classes. The mission is to provide health and wellness information, education, and resources to students, faculty, staff, and community members.
For more information contact Karyn Smith at karync@bgsu.edu or 419-372-9309.
The purpose of this position is to assist with the operation and implementation of health and wellness events, education classes and workshops, and to promote the mission of the Office of Health and Wellness in action and in spirit.
For more information contact Faith DeNardo at faithy@bgsu.edu or 419-372-9351.
Internships
Designed for BGSU and non-BGSU students. Students have the ability to receive academic credit for internship experiences. Full-time internships typically require 40 contact hours per week. Part-time internships are also available.
The purpose of this position is to assist with the operation and implementation of fitness and wellness programs, events, services, and education classes. The mission is to provide health and wellness information, education, and resources to students, faculty, staff, and community members.
For more information contact Karyn Smith at karync@bgsu.edu or 419-372-9309.
The purpose of this position is to assist with the operation and implementation of health and wellness events, education classes and workshops, and to promote the mission of the Office of Health and Wellness in action and in spirit.
For more information contact Faith DeNardo at faithy@bgsu.edu or 419-372-9351.
Updated: 12/02/2025 11:54AM