Bridging the gap between classroom and career : a 15-week internship : an honors thesis [(HONRS 499)]

The final semester for a Ball State University Exercise Science student is spent completing a 12-credit hour internship. The internship enables a student to work for a minimum of 540 clock hours at a facility which includes programs such as wellness, employee fitness, and sports medicine. I chose to complete my internship at Wellbridge Athletic Club and Spa in St. Louis, Missouri, in the personal training department. My time spent at Wellbridge Athletic Club and Spa was the culmination of my college education and a crucial time in my life. Not everyone gets the opportunity to complete a semester-long internship, and I would like to share my experience with others. In a collection of weekly journals and a final reflection, I discuss new learning experiences, specific jobs performed, and my perception of involvement at Wellbridge Athletic Club and Spa. I evaluate my learning experiences and also reflect on my personal development.Honors CollegeThesis (B.?.