Learning the Ropes: Week 1 & 2 of My Exercise Physiology Internship Journey

ByRhiannon Freemantle

Hey, I’m Taylah! I am currently in my final year of completing my Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology at Deakin University and have just finished my first couple of weeks as an Intern at Longevity in Coburg.

Week 1 began with onboarding where I met the team and was introduced to the gym space, followed by a couple of meetings around the requirements and expectations of my role as an intern. At the end of day 1, I was introduced to my first client in which I shadowed the session, using this opportunity to understand session structures and what the client experience looks and feels like when delivered by a Longevity EP. 

I was also introduced to my role in overlooking students completing their placements with Longevity. In this role, I learnt that I would act as an extra support person for students to help guide and enhance their experience. I planned the following week’s ‘Synergy Session’ – an intern lead meeting for students to use as a space to share their experiences throughout the week and an opportunity to have deeper conversations and reflections on client experiences. 

Throughout my first week I worked with many clients, where I used these sessions to both get to know the clients, and for the clients to get to know me. This was a great way to ensure the client felt comfortable to have me join their sessions and so that in future they could feel comfortable with me taking more control. It also allowed me to build my own confidence in understanding how Longevity runs client sessions.

Moving into week 2, I continued to build on this where I led more of the client sessions following the Longevity protocols. I really enjoyed having the chance to take more control and being able to implement some of the knowledge and skills from uni with clinical populations. 

I’m looking forward to what week 3 has in store!

Want to find out more about current job opportunities? Call us at Longevity Exercise Physiology Ascot Vale, Aspley, Broadbeach, Burwood, Casey, Castle Hill, Coburg, Deagon, Drummoyne, Edgecliff, Five Dock, Gladesville, Gungahlin, Kingsgrove, Liverpool, Macarthur Campbelltown, Macarthur Tindall, Marrickville, Neutral Bay, Penrith, Pymble, Pyrmont, Randwick, Rhodes, Rosebery, Springfield, Yamanto today on 1300 964 002 or apply now via Seek: https://www.seek.com.au/Longevity-Exercise-Physiology-jobs 

Written by Taylah (intern)

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