Experiential Learning
EXERCISE SCIENCE, SPORTS MANAGEMENT & SPORTS ADMINISTRATION/J.D. LAW MAJORS
An opportunity for students to gain practical experience under careful supervision by working in university programs or offices, public agencies or businesses, sport clubs, sports medicine clinics, community or adult fitness programs, high school, media and communications, programs for the elderly, athletic administration, intramural and facility management, or other appropriate work experiences. Objectives and evaluation procedure for the conduct of the internship are jointly planned by the student, the instructor, and the program supervisor.
SOME OF THE ORGANIZATIONS WE HAVE WORKED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH:
| Arkansas State University | Kane County Cougars (Midwest League baseball) |
| Baltimore Ravens M & T Bank Stadium | Kansas City Chiefs (NFL) |
| Beloit Snappers (Midwest League baseball) | Kansas City T-Bones (American Assoc. baseball) |
| Calvin College | Los Angeles Dodgers (MLB) |
| Camp Arcadia-Lutheran Camp Association | Masterplan Group |
| Cardinal Fitness | Memorial High School |
| Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation | Merrillville High School |
| Chesterton Parks Department | Metropolitan School District |
| Chicago Bandits (NPF pro softball) | New York Yankees (MLB) |
| Chicago Bears (NFL) | Pacers Sports & Entertainment |
| Chicago Bulls (NBA) | Patrick Industries |
| Chicago Cubs (MLB) | Portage High School |
| Chicago Public Schools | Porter County Parks and Recreation |
| Chicago Sky (WNBA) | Purdue University North Central |
| Chicago White Sox (MLB) | Quincy University |
| Cleveland Indians (MLB) | River City Rascals (Frontier League baseball) |
| Comcast Sports Net | Riverton High School |
| Concordia Lutheran High School | Saint Mary’s College Athletics |
| Dallas Cowboys (NFL) | St. Louis Cardinals (MLB) |
| Dynasty Athlete Representation, LLC | Steiner Sports Marketing |
| Finish Strong Indoor Sportsplex | TPX Top 96, Inc. |
| First Job in Sports | University of Notre Dame |
| Fort Wayne Comets (CHL hockey) | U.S. Olympic Committee |
| Gary SouthShore RailCats (American Assoc. baseball) | USA Taekwondo |
| Good Samaritan Health and Wellness Center | USSF “C” National Coaching License |
| Green Bay Bullfrogs (Northwoods League baseball) | Valparaiso High School |
| Green Bay Packers (NFL) | Valparaiso Parks and Recreation |
| Houston Texans (NFL) | Valparaiso University |
| Indiana Invaders (PDL soccer) | VanGough Builders Enterprises, LLC |
| Indiana Sports Corporation | Victory Sports Network |
| Indianapolis Colts (NFL) | Westosha Central High School |
Students may take advantage of any of Valpo’s Study Abroad programs as well as its semester programs in Chicago, New York, and Washington, D.C. These programs are designed to set up connections from around the world while gaining a first-class education in a foreign setting.
KIN CLUB
The KIN Club is a student-led organization which promotes physical activity within the club, department, campus and community. All are welcome to join!
PHI EPSILON KAPPA – DELTA LAMBDA CHAPTER
Phi Epsilon Kappa Fraternity is a national professional fraternity for persons engaged in or pursuing careers in physical education, health, recreation, dance, human performance, exercise science, sports medicine and sports management.
HISTORY
The Delta Lambda Chapter of Phi Epsilon Kappa was installed at Valparaiso University on April 15, 1993. A dedicated group of 22 physical education majors were initiated as the Charter Members, the Chapter was installed, and a reception in their honor was sponsored by the physical education department.
On April 28, 1994, eight physical education majors were inducted into the Fraternity in the first initiation ceremony sponsored totally by the Valpo chapter.
Phi Epsilon Kappa sponsors speakers, conference attendance, and educational and social events and promotes the discipline of physical education on campus, in the community, and throughout the nation.
It is truly an honor to be selected for membership in Phi Epsilon Kappa. Requirements for nomination include: 9 credits in Kinesiology taken at Valpo, 60 credits minimum, and a 3.2 GPA cumulative and within the major.