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.

Basic information:

Open to:
All UI majors: Undergraduate and Graduate Students
Session:
Off-Cycle
Semester hours:
3 S.H.
Application materials:
Resume and Cover Letter
Course Dates:
May 19 – July 3 (specific meeting dates below)
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:
Travel to/from Colorado Springs, CO is not included in course fee.
Instructor:
Jeremy J. Parrish | jeremy-parrish@uiowa.edu | 319-467-0384 (w)

Detailed Information: 2025 Team USA Flyer

Press: Iowa Now recap story on the Summer 2023 experience. 

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.

Questions: For additional information or questions, please reach out to Jeremy Parrish (jeremy-parrish@uiowa.edu).