California State University, Northridge
CSUN INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY

Rock Steady Boxing Burbank

Advance your clinical skills. Change lives. Build your career.

Intern With Us — Make a Real Impact

Rock Steady Boxing Burbank offers a unique, hands-on clinical internship for CSUN Undergraduate and Graduate students in:

Kinesiology
Physical Therapy & Pre-PT
Exercise Science
Nursing & Pre-Nursing
Occupational Therapy Prep
Public Health / Community Health

Work directly with individuals living with Parkinson's disease inside a therapeutic, non-contact boxing and movement program that has changed thousands of lives across the country.

Learn From Experts

Side by Side With a PhD Clinical Exercise Physiologist

At Rock Steady Boxing Burbank, interns train under and collaborate with a PhD in Clinical Exercise Physiology, gaining rare hands-on exposure to:

Evidence-based Parkinson's interventions
Neuromuscular response to exercise
Functional movement analysis
Posture, gait, balance, and strength assessment
Progress-tracking and adaptive program design
Behavior change and motivational strategies
Real-time symptom monitoring
How exercise can slow progression of Parkinson's symptoms

You won't just observe—you'll participate, learn, teach, coach, adapt, document, and grow.

What You Will Do as an Intern

1. Leading and Assisting Classes

  • Non-contact boxing technique
  • Motor control and coordination drills
  • Agility, balance, footwork, and mobility training
  • Voice, cognitive, and reaction-time exercises

2. Assessing Movement & Safety

  • Gait and posture evaluations
  • Monitoring fatigue and symptoms
  • Ensuring safe exercise progressions

3. Program Support

  • Designing warm-ups, circuits, and modifications
  • Tracking participant progress
  • Learning how to prescribe therapeutic exercise

4. Professional Development

  • Weekly mentorship and feedback sessions
  • Building communication and coaching confidence
  • Practicing clinical decision-making
  • Networking within the health and wellness field

This internship builds a strong foundation for PT school, OT school, med school, nursing programs, and clinical graduate studies.

Why Rock Steady Boxing Burbank Is the Perfect Internship for CSUN Students

Hands-On Clinical Experience

No sitting behind a desk — interns actively coach, guide, and adapt therapeutic exercises.

Direct Work With a Neurological Population

Parkinson's experience is highly valued by many graduate and clinical programs.

Mentorship From Experienced Professionals

Learn from a PhD-level Clinical Exercise Physiologist and seasoned coaches specializing in neuro-movement.

Build Confidence as a Future Clinician

You'll develop real communication skills, empathy, problem-solving, and leadership.

Resume & Graduate School Advantage

Graduate and nursing programs actively seek applicants with neurological, aging, and therapeutic exercise experience.

A Community That Feels Like Family

Our fighters, coaches, and interns support each other through every victory—big and small.

Ideal Candidates

You're a great fit if you are:

Interested in physical rehabilitation, neurology, strength & conditioning, or preventive health
Passionate about helping others
Ready to learn in a fast-paced, encouraging environment
Hands-on, energetic, and open to new challenges
Able to commit to scheduled class blocks (typically M/W/F between 11am–1pm)

Location

Rock Steady Boxing Burbank

Inside Fitiquity Gym

2010 N Hollywood Way

Burbank, CA 91505

Contact Information

For internship openings or CSUN faculty partnership communication:

Start Changing Lives — Including Your Own

Join Rock Steady Boxing Burbank and gain the clinical skills, confidence, and experience that will set you apart in your future career.

Step into the ring. Learn. Grow. Lead.

Fight back against Parkinson's — together.

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