The Team USA Practicum immerses students in the Olympic and Paralympic Movement through engaging guest speakers and unforgettable experiences. Students will leave the course with a deeper understanding of not only the history of the Movement, but how the Olympic business model works - all while being exposed to incredible careers in the space. The practicum includes one week working in Colorado Springs - Olympic City USA at the United States Olympic Training Center.
To apply: Please send a cover letter and resume to Jeremy Parrish (jeremy-parrish@uiowa.edu). More information regarding the cover letter can be found in the flyer.
Program details
Program details
- Open to all UI majors: Undergraduate and Graduate Students
- 3 semester hours
- Application materials: Resume and Cover Letter
- Course Dates: May 19 – July 3 (off-cycle session)
- Meetings:
- Pre-Week Project: May 19 – May 23 (ideally in-person, on-campus)
- The Movement Lecture & Learn: June 17 – June 20 (virtual)
- Arrive Sunday, June 22 | Depart Saturday, June 28
- Estimated course fee: $1,250
- Travel to/from Colorado Springs, CO is not included in course fee.
- Instructor: Jeremy J. Parrish
Questions?
Jeremy J. Parrish
Title/Position
Assistant Professor of Instruction