Undergraduate Programs: KINES 495B

Weekly Reports

The weekly report and the final paper are a vital part of the practicum learning experience and should be given time and careful preparation. It provides the writer the opportunity to communicate each week's accomplishments to the faculty coordinator, since this person will not be able to make on-site visits. It also provides the student an opportunity to evaluate the progress being made toward attaining his/her practicum goals. These reports are important; be sure that they are well written and without errors in grammar or spelling.

Guidelines and Regulations for Weekly Reports

Use the recommended format for all reports (sample report).

1. A report must be submitted to the faculty coordinator at Penn State at the end of each 40 hours (approximate).
2. The report must have the signature of the on-site supervisor, to indicate they have read it and attest to its accuracy. The on-site supervisor is encouraged to make comments regarding your progress.
3. Summarize all weekly activities from the complete accounting in the daily journal. Account for the number of hours spent in each activity according to the method recommended in the attached format.
4. Discuss the progress, or lack thereof, toward attaining practicum objectives. This is an opportunity to make a realistic evaluation of your strengths and weaknesses, and what you have learned about yourself and the work you are performing.
5. Set goals for the coming week based on: (a) identified weaknesses and (b) new responsibilities.
6. Keep a copy of each weekly report.
7. Do not hold all weekly reports until the end of the semester. If you do this, it will lower your grade at least one full grade.

Contact: Clarence Stoner, Internship Coordinator
Mailing Address: 266 Recreation Building
Email: cxs16@psu.edu
Phone: (814) 863-7366
Fax: (814) 865-1275