Sports Science Intern - Fall 2026
About The Position
The Performance Coach Sports Science Internship is a hybrid, immersive program designed to provide students with practical experience in both performance coaching and applied sports science. This 12–16 week opportunity blends strength and conditioning education with hands-on data collection and athlete performance analysis. Interns will work within multidisciplinary teams and be exposed to athletes at various levels, from youth to elite professionals. Performance Coaching Component: Learn and refine coaching skills under elite human performance mentors. Shadow and support sessions with diverse athlete populations. Engage in the Exos Methodology through: Weekly educational lectures, practicums, and presentations. Hands-on development of linear and multidirectional movement training. Self-paced learning modules. Opportunity to earn the Exos Performance Specialist Certification (XPS). Exposure to sports nutrition, therapy, and science integration. Sports Science Component: Assist with athlete assessments (force plates, velocity profiling, motion capture, etc.). Collect, analyze, and interpret biomechanical and physiological data. Help integrate data into training and recovery planning. Collaborate with coaches, therapists, and sports scientists to monitor athlete progress. Support applied research, literature review, and data presentation. Calibrate and maintain assessment technology.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s program in: Sports Science, Exercise Science, Kinesiology, or related field.
- Strong foundation in human performance and sports science concepts.
- Basic knowledge of Excel.
- Current CPR/AED and First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain).
- Passionate about athlete development and data-driven performance.
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with performance testing tools (e.g., force plates, motion capture) is a plus.
- Experience with data software (Python/R) preferred.
Responsibilities
- Learn and refine coaching skills under elite human performance mentors.
- Shadow and support sessions with diverse athlete populations.
- Engage in the Exos Methodology through weekly educational lectures, practicums, and presentations.
- Hands-on development of linear and multidirectional movement training.
- Participate in self-paced learning modules.
- Assist with athlete assessments (force plates, velocity profiling, motion capture, etc.).
- Collect, analyze, and interpret biomechanical and physiological data.
- Help integrate data into training and recovery planning.
- Collaborate with coaches, therapists, and sports scientists to monitor athlete progress.
- Support applied research, literature review, and data presentation.
- Calibrate and maintain assessment technology.
Benefits
- Mentorship from industry-leading coaches and sport scientists.
- Exposure to elite-level athletes and sports science technology.
- Integrated education across movement, mindset, nutrition, and recovery.
- Opportunity to build a network in the human performance field.
- Potential pathway to future opportunities at Exos.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
Associate degree
