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College of Life Sciences Exercise Sciences
Exercise Sciences Internships

Exercise Sciences Department-Sponsored Internships

The Exercise Sciences Department sponsors several different internship opportunities. Learn about them below!

Exercise Science Major Requires 2.0 credits
Exercise and Wellness Major Requires 4.0 credits
(Exercise & Wellness students who declared their major in Fall 2024 or later are required to complete 3.0 credits)
1.0 credit = 42 hours

Study Abroad Programs

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Exercise & Medicine: Greece Study Abroad

A month-long study abroad in which you'll study the medicinal benefits of exercise.
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Hungary Study Abroad

Discover how exercise is used as medicine across cultures while exploring Hungary’s rich heritage in health, sport and medical science, physiotherapy, and wellness
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Internships

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BYU ROTC Trainer

BYU ROTC Trainer

Use your Exercise Sciences skills to help train the BYU ROTC. Email Dr. Christensen (see below) for more information.
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Y Be Fit Health Coach

Work one-on-one with clients to assist them in reaching their health and wellness goals.
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BYU Move Mentor

Design, lead, and supervise movement activities while teaching principles of healthy movement. Email Dr. Christensen (see below) for more information.
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Huntsman World Senior Games Volunteer

Volunteer with Huntsman World Senior Games doing health screening for senior athletes.
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Internship Coordinator

Mandy Christensen, PhD, Exercise Sciences
Email: mandy_christensen@byu.edu
Office: 228C SFH
Phone: 801-422-0588

Assistant Internship Coordinator

Annie Smedley, MS, Exercise Sciences
Email: anniesmed@byu.edu
Office: 106 SFH
Phone: 801-422-0782

Travel Grant Application

The Life Sciences Internship Travel Grant offers up to $400 domestic travel and $600 international travel for student academic internships outside the local BYU area.