The third year Internship is the capstone experience for students in the UC Bachelor of Sport program. As part of this course, students complete a 120-hour placement in a professional sport-related workplace or organisation, gaining hands-on experience in their chosen field.
This internship helps students develop essential critical reflection, technical, and interpersonal skills, preparing them to thrive in a professional sporting environment.
Internship Requirements
Students undertake their main internship role or project within their chosen major. For more details on each major, follow the links below:
Majors:
- Performance Data Analysis
- Physical Activity and Wellbeing
- Sport Coaching and Physical Education
- Sport Marketing and Management
- Strength and Conditioning
- Te Ao Hākinakina
Internship Timing
Internships are offered twice a year:
- First intake: Late February
- Second intake: Mid-July
Partner Organisations
We are grateful to our workplace supervisors for mentoring and supporting our students throughout their internships. Supervisors are expected to guide students and provide feedback, including completing a supervisor’s report.
If your organisation has an opportunity for a student, or if you have already connected with a student and wish to register the internship, please fill out the online form.
Placement advertising cut-offs:
- February intake: February 10
- July intake: July 1
