Sport and Exercise Science Undergraduate Practicum Application Packet Instructions Please read the ENTIRE instructions and information sheets carefully for complete directions and information before completing application packet! Make sure that your application is complete, legible, and neatly presented. Your application is a reflection of you now, and as a future professional. PLEASE DO NOT PRINT PAGES DOUBLE SIDED TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR PRACTICUM, STUDENTS MUST: Have minimum 2.75 overall GPA Have successfully completed, or be enrolled in all required courses Complete practicum in their final term. Be approved by their advisor as well as the Sport and Exercise Science program coordinator. Complete a formal application for Practicum by the deadline. All requirements must be satisfied by the time grades are posted the semester prior to your practicum experience. NOTICE: Students should be aware: If you have been arrested for certain crimes, you MAY NOT be qualified for practicum and MAY NOT be able to be hired as a Sport and Exercise professional. (See Disclosure Form ) BEFORE YOU BEGIN SECURING A PRACTICUM SITE: Discuss your practicum placement with your advisor. The practicum experience is designed to be a valuable learning opportunity. The site you choose should be meaningful and make sense for what you would like to do when you graduate. Verify with your advisor in advance that your practicum site would be approved for you. You can also ask your advisor for a list of sites where students have completed practicum in the past. ONCE YOU HAVE CHOSEN A PRACTICUM SITE: Complete your practicum packet and obtain the approval and signature of the practicum site supervisor. Then, schedule an appointment early to meet with your advisor, as his/her office hours may not fit easily into your schedule. It is your responsibility to obtain your advisor s signature on your practicum application, and to submit it well in advance of the end of the term prior to your graduation. Remember that you cannot be approved to take Capstone, PET 4901 until you are enrolled in all classes for your final term, INCLUDING practicum.
Instructions continued: A Complete Application Packet should be in this order and include ALL of the following documents: Incomplete packets will not be approved. Remember, this is a professional submission and is a reflection of you. 1. Application/Placement sheet 2. Disclosure Sheet 3. Statement of Responsibility 4. Cover Letter (One page only) 5. Resume Note: Practicum Supervisor Evaluation and Placement Hours Authorization should not be submitted with the packet, but are instead due at the end of the practicum. The instruction pages should also not be submitted with the practicum application. WHAT IS EXPECTED OF YOU DURING YOUR PRACTICUM EXPERIENCE: The practicum site you have chosen should be a great learning experience for you. The Sport and Exercise Science program is very grateful that these individuals/businesses are willing to offer our students this opportunity. Students are representing themselves, as well as UCF and are expected to behave in a professional manner that reflects the high caliber of our students. Each practicum experience will be different depending on the needs at the site, as well as your qualifications and strengths. Be open to learning and willing to give 110%. All students are required to complete 360 contact hours at their practicum site. Your particular practicum schedule will depend on the needs of your particular site, as well as your availability. The UCF Practicum Supervisor will be meeting with you and your site supervisor at your practicum site to check on your progress. Students must provide the UCF Practicum Supervisor with their practicum schedule no later than the end of the first week of classes in the practicum term. Students are expected to log into Web Courses as soon as the term begins to access the course syllabus and review the practicum requirements. All assignments must be submitted through Web Courses by the deadlines. The name of the UCF Practicum Supervisor will appear on your schedule just as an instructor s or professor s name would appear on any other class. Any questions regarding practicum should be directed to that individual. Practicum is 9 credit hours and is graded on an S or U basis. All practicum requirements must be met in order to earn a grade of S and pass practicum. Note: We highly recommend that students become certified in First Aid and CPR before beginning their practicum. Both of these certifications are available through the Recreation and Wellness Center on campus.
University of Central Florida Sport and Exercise Science Practicum Application PLEASE WRITE LEGIBLY Last Name First Name PID: Knights E-Mail Address: Phone Current Home Address Expected Graduation Term/Year Practicum Term/Year Track or Specialization: Career Goals: Students must have an overall GPA of 2.75 to be eligible for Practicum: Overall GPA UCF GPA Practicum Site Information Name of Site: Site Address: Site Supervisor: Position: Site Supervisor s Email Phone Site Supervisor s signature: Date: (Practicum contact hours 360)
Please carefully read and initial each statement below: Student Responsibilities By signing this application, I agree to accept the placement, and provide my own transportation. I understand that I am responsible to forward my entire application, including the Disclosure Sheet to the practicum site before the practicum begins. If I responded YES on the Disclosure Sheet, I understand that I must attach an email from my site supervisor, acknowledging that they are aware of all of the information included in the Disclosure of Background Information. I further understand that the application cannot be approved until that email is provided. I am responsible to pay any fees or provide any documentation required for background checks. I understand that I must submit my practicum schedule to the UCF Practicum supervisor by the end of the first week of class. If my schedule changes or if I am unable to complete my assigned hours on any given day, I must notify the Site Supervisor as well as the UCF Practicum Supervisor in advance. I have read and agree to abide by the Policies and Procedures set by the participating business partner. I understand that it is my responsibility to abide by the guidelines and procedures of the Sport and Exercise program. I understand that I will be enrolled in PET 4926, Practicum for 9 credit hours. It is MY responsibility to check my schedule before the end of add/drop to make sure that it is correct. Lastly, I understand that this practicum packet is a reflection of me and should be presented professionally. I have read all the instructions and have double-checked my application packet to make sure that it meets the requirements as listed in the instructions. I also understand that incomplete practicum packets and applications will not be approved. Student s signature: Date: Advisor s signature: Date: Departmental Approval: Date: Reproduce a copy of this application for your records.
University of Central Florida Disclosure Sheet Sport and Exercise Science Name: Last First Middle Disclosure of Background Information I understand that I am subject to the rules/regulations of the business in which I am placed. I am aware that the business has the right to do a personal background check. Have you ever (as a juvenile or an adult) at any time been arrested and/or convicted, pled nolo contender (no contest), had a record sealed or expunged, been placed on probation, enrolled in a pre-trial diversion program, or had adjudication withheld in a criminal offense, felony, misdemeanor or otherwise, and/or are there any criminal charges now pending against you other than a non-criminal traffic violation? YES NO If you responded YES to the question above, please attach: 1. A handwritten statement outlining the offense, the court s decision, and your compliance with the judgment. 2. A copy of the arrest record. 3. A copy of any court records. 4. A copy of probation release, if applicable. 5. A copy of fines paid, if applicable. Be advised: If you have been arrested for certain crimes, you MAY NOT be qualified for practicum and MAY NOT be able to be hired as a Sport and Exercise professional. (See Disclosure Form ) I understand that this form, along with supporting documentation, will be submitted to the practicum site supervisor for review and final approval. I further understand that if I responded YES to the question above, I must provide an email from the site supervisor acknowledging that they have read and were aware of the information included with the Disclosure of Background Information, before approving your practicum application. Student s Signature Date
University of Central Florida Statement of Responsibility Student s Name: Student PID: Student Knights Email: Student Phone Number: I understand that I will be enrolled in PET 4926 Practicum for 9 credit hours. I accept responsibility for payment of my semester tuition and fees by the published deadline. I understand that if I fail to pay my tuition and fees by the deadline, I will be charged a $100 Late Payment Fee, my records may be put on hold, my courses may be dropped, my account may be referred to a collection agency, and I may incur other financial consequences. If for any reason I decide not to complete practicum it is MY responsibility to drop it by the drop deadline as published in the UCF Academic Calendar. Student s Signature Date
UCF Sport and Exercise Science Practicum Supervisor Evaluation We would appreciate your answers to the following questions to help us evaluate the Practicum student and his/her performance and to improve the undergraduate Sport and Exercise Science program at UCF. UCF Sport and Exercise Science Student Name: Supervisor Name: Practicum Placement Location: Based on the scale below, in your observation, to what extent do you agree or disagree that the UCF Sport and Exercise Science Practicum student you supervised displayed the following professional characteristics? (SA) Strongly Agree (A) Agree (N) Neutral (D) Disagree (SD) Strongly Disagree 1. Punctuality 2. Reliability 3. Professional Image, Dress, and Appearance 4. Maturity 5. Oral Communication and Presentation Skills 6. Written Communication 7. Group work and Teambuilding Skills 8. Leadership 9. Strong Interpersonal Skills 10. Continuous Improvement 11. Critical Thinking 12. Working with Diverse Populations 13. Professional Ethics 14. Professional Knowledge and Skills 15. Understanding of Human Development and Performance (if appropriate) 16. Use of Fitness and Presentation Technology (if appropriate)
17. To what extent do you agree or disagree that the Sport and Exercise Science Practicum student you supervised is prepared to become an industry professional? (SA) Strongly Agree (A) Agree (N) Neutral (D) Disagree (SD) Strongly Disagree 18. To what extent do you agree or disagree that the Sport and Exercise Science Practicum student you supervised is prepared to sit for their industry certification exams? (SA) Strongly agree (A) Agree (N) Neutral (D) Disagree (SD) strongly disagree Please write your response to the following questions in the space available. 19. In what way did the Sport and Exercise Science Practicum student you supervised best meet your expectations? 20. What change(s) might you suggest to improve the Sport and Exercise Science Practicum Placement program? 21. Would you consider accepting another UCF Sport and Exercise Science undergraduate student for a future: Practicum Placement (360 hours)? If no, please explain briefly. Practicum Site Supervisor: Please seal this form in an envelope with your signature across the fold, and return to the student to provide to their Practicum Supervisor at UCF. THANK YOU FOR YOUR INPUT AND THE OPPORTUNITY FOR OUR STUDENTS!
UCF Sport and Exercise Science Practicum Hours Log Student Name: PID: Knights Email: Term/Year: Practicum Placement Location: Supervisor Name: (Printed) Title: Phone Email: Minimum total of 360 contact hours is required during Practicum. DATE # Hours DATE # Hours TOTAL HOURS: Practicum Student Signature: Date: Practicum Site Supervisor Signature: Date: