Student Placements at Peak Centre.
A challenging internship with solid experience in the lab and on the training floor, to help you become a more effective sports scientist.
Samuel Exercise Physiologist, Peak CentreFormer Peak intern · University of Bath, England
Samuel, from Peak intern to Exercise Physiologist.
Samuel came to Peak as a third-year university intern while completing his Bachelor’s in Sport and Exercise Science at the University of Bath in England. After his internship, he returned to England to finish his degree, then moved back to Ottawa to join the team as a full-time Exercise Physiologist.
What he does
- Makes sure the lab, assessments and client experiences all run smoothly.
- Works with clients in the gym, ensuring safety and effective movement patterns.
- Brings his experience in university soccer and futsal in England, and an understanding of the physical and mental demands of sport, to every client.
His path
- University of Bath, EnglandBachelor’s in Sport and Exercise Science
- Peak Centre, KanataThird-year university internship
- EnglandReturned to finish his degree
- OttawaFull-time Exercise Physiologist at Peak
Five areas you develop as a Peak intern.
Increasing knowledge and practical application of exercise physiology.
Designing, demonstrating and implementing a proper strength and conditioning program.
Physiological testing protocol, administration and analysis of VO2 max assessments.
Increasing knowledge of biomechanical software.
Interacting with clients, communication skills and effective team functioning.
Duties and responsibilities.
Laboratory set up, assessment administration and analysis of results
Equipment calibration and set up for VO2 max and lactate analyzers
Carrying out consultations with clients
Carrying out dryland training sessions with teams of varying ages
Designing training plans and exercise prescription
Administrative duties: scheduling appointments and answering questions by phone, email and in person
Daily set up, maintenance and cleaning of the training centre, laboratory and fitness centre
Promoting and running the Peak Centre Indoor Racing Series
Choose a term, or stay for the year.
Our interns.
Matt Geddes3rd Year Kinesiology Student, University of Bath UKLevel 3 Sports MassageHover or tap to flip- Travelling
- Running
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- Foodie
- Lab work
Jamie Cox3rd Year Kinesiology Student, University of Bath UKHover or tap to flip- Rugby
- Travelling
- Music
Daniel Felipe Gutierrez Rueda3rd Year Kinesiology Student, University of Bath UKHover or tap to flip- Working out
- DJ
- Travelling
Bethany Barrett3rd Year Kinesiology Student, University of Bath UKLevel 3 Sports MassageHover or tap to flip- Nature
- Music
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The Peak Centre is a great place to do an internship as they teach you how to apply exercise science to real-life situations. Overall, the Peak Centre provided me with a career-changing internship experience.
Chelsea BrundigeUniversity of Regina · 3-month internshipHaving graduated from the Human Kinetics program at the University of Ottawa, the Peak Centre Internship program was the perfect complement to my education. I was able to implement the theories and strategies that were taught in the classroom to real-world situations.
Tracy MacGregorUniversity of Ottawa · Human Kinetics graduateWhat we look for.
An enthusiastic and outgoing personality with clients.
At ease with clients at all levels, parents and coaches, with a professional appearance.
The drive, motivation and aspiration to learn and become a well-educated sports scientist.
Contact us to be part of the internship program.
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