Chadwick’s Sports Performance and Strength & Conditioning Internship
What is Chadwick’s Fitness & Performance Training?
Chadwicks Fitness & Performance Training is a Sport Performance based fitness facility that specializes in improving every aspect of human performance through a systematic approach to training. Established in 2002, Chadwick’s has become known as one the best Sport Performance Training facilities in Middle Tennessee.
At Chadwick’s, we are home to several professional athletes for their off-season training as well as elite local collegiate and high school athletes for all seasons of the year. We set the foundation for beginner and intermediate level athletes to succeed in all aspects of their fitness and performance needs.
What is Sports Performance and Strength & Conditioning?
Sports Performance and Strength & Conditioning are two closely related disciplines within the field of sports science. Sports Performance focuses on improving an athlete’s overall movement skills, while Strength & Conditioning is concerned with developing the specific strength qualities and conditioning demands of an athlete’s sport. Together, they help athletes to reach their peak performance level and reduce the risk of injury.
Benefits of Completing an Internship for Strength and Conditioning with Chadwick’s
Completing the Sports Performance and Strength & Conditioning Internship at Chadwick’s Fitness & Performance Training can be an invaluable experience. It’s great for those looking to gain knowledge and skills in this field and/or for college students needing to fulfill internship requirements who may be majoring in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Exercise Physiology, Sports Medicine, Pre-Physical Therapy, Health & Human Performance, Strength & Conditioning and other related studies.
Through a sports performance internship, individuals will have the opportunity to work and gain hands-on experience with athletes of all levels alongside elite strength and conditioning coaches. You will learn how to properly assess athletes’ physical abilities, develop personalized training plans, and implement strategies to improve overall athletic performance.
Interns will learn the basic importance of nutrition for athletes, injury prevention strategies, and how to use technology to track progress. Additionally, they’ll have the chance to observe experienced coaches in action as they work with athletes to help them gain speed & power through functional, purposeful programming.
Through our strength and conditioning internship at Chadwick’s, interns will gain the skills necessary for a successful career in the field of Sports Performance and Strength & Conditioning.
Develop Your Skills During a Strength & Conditioning Internship
An internship for strength and conditioning with Chadwick’s will be an excellent opportunity to develop skills in the areas of Sports Performance. This internship provides individuals with hands-on experience to gain knowledge in exercise physiology, biomechanics, nutrition, sport psychology, and other related topics. Interns will have the opportunity to participate in practical activities such as leading one-on-one training sessions, assisting performance coaches with small groups of athletes, and learning to develop results focused strength training programs with pre and post assessments.
During their semester here, strength and conditioning interns will learn how to successfully coach and train sports performance and fitness clients. They will learn how to write results driven programs with purposeful exercises and progressions, how to perform pre and post assessments, how to cue and coach proper exercise technique, and how to cue and coach movement patterns around acceleration, top speed, lateral shuffle, crossover and more.
Additionally, they will develop skills in communication, organization, problem-solving, critical thinking, and leadership. All of the skills that they learn will be directly applicable to a future career in this field.
Is Chadwick’s the Right Place for Your Internship?
If you are looking for an internship that will give you the opportunity to gain invaluable experience in a professional setting, Chadwick’s could be the perfect place for you. With its strong reputation for providing high-quality internships and its commitment to providing a supportive environment, Chadwick’s is an ideal choice for those seeking to gain experience in the fitness and performance setting.
Interested in interning with Chadwick’s or wanting to learn more about what sets the Chadwick’s Internship apart? Head to our Internship Application below, and submit your contact info so that a Chadwick’s Team Member can connect with you.