“Unique internship opportunity to work with the International Tennis Performance Association (iTPA) in the area of Tennis Sport Science and Applied Research. This position is for a current student who has a passion for tennis specific science and is looking to make a career of working in the tennis and sport science industry. This internship will focus on developing evidence based content from the scientific literature and applying it to coaches, players, tennis federations, parents and tournament administrators. The information will cover the major areas of tennis sport science including: tennis physiology, tennis biomechanics, tennis nutrition, tennis pedagogy, tennis mental skills, tennis analytics, tennis strength & conditioning, tennis injury prevention and recovery among other areas.

This internship can be performed anywhere in the world and will require approximately 20 hours per week for a minimum of 12 weeks. Priority will be given to individuals who can receive University/College course credit. Exceptional English reading and writing skills are required.

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LOCATION: Atlanta, Georgia, USA

DESCRIPTION

The International Tennis Performance Association (iTPA) has a unique internship opportunity available in the area of tennis-specific applied research. The iTPA is looking for an applied coach/scientist to assist in multiple applied tennis-specific research projects. Additional responsibilities will be to assist in the training of junior and professional tennis athletes as well as working on multiple iTPA projects including contributing educational content, data entry, video analysis work, writing articles and analyzing research. Interns are expected to represent iTPA with high standards and in accordance with ethical guidelines for human research and conduct.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

BS in Exercise Science/Kinesiology with 2 or more years of lab/research experience
Previous experience working with tennis athletes

PREFERRED:

MS in Exercise Science/Kinesiology/ Biomechanics/ Athletic Training
Certified Tennis Performance Specialist (CTPS)
Current CPR/AED certification
Field testing experience
Experience playing competitive tennis (high school and/or college)

TIMEFRAME

Option 1: July thru December 2014
Option 2: September thru December 2014
Option 3: January thru April 2015

APPLICATION PERIOD

Option 1: May 12th – June 12th, 2014
Option 2: May 12th – July 30th, 2014
Option 3: May 12th – September 30th, 2014

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Email a letter of interest and resume here and please put “Internship Application” in the subject line

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