This workshop is designed to assist employers on the road to defining, developing, and executing a quality internship program.  Learn keys to successful student-centered mentorship and discover essential insight from all stakeholders including the university, the student, and internship site representatives.  Attendees will participate in a guided discussion resulting in the development of internship objectives, student learning activities, and learning outcome assessment activities specific to their own facilities.  An internship structure and guidance packet will be provided for all attendees to aid in designing and executing effective internships for all students.

Benjamin D. Boudreaux, a doctoral candidate with autism, will share the journey of his struggles from how exercise went from being a source of frustration & failure to becoming the gateway to improved confidence and, ultimately, success. David Geslak recognized that most of his clients on the autism spectrum share similar experiences with Ben. For 15+ years, David has developed and continues to fine-tune exercise protocols to effectively bring exercise to the autism community. Ben and David will empower fitness professionals with their insight, research, and evidence-based teaching practices to have a life-changing impact on individuals with autism through exercise.