Introduction/Objective:

The study aimed to examine the mandatory internship proposals provided in the curriculum and mandatory internship regulation at Physical Education Bachelor courses in the Paraná state (Brazil).

Methodology:

A documentary analysis was carried out that had as sample five Physical Education Bachelor courses of Paraná state, faceto-face modality.

Results:

The results showed that the structure of the mandatory internships has a great diversity in terms of hours and fields of intervention. The predominant internship areas are Prescription of physical exercise/Health promotion and Sport training. Moreover, three thematic units of analysis were found: I) Characterization of the internship, II) Concepts about internship and, III) Organization and development of the mandatory internship.

Conclusion:

Therefore, there is the need to invest in a better conceptualization, structuring and organization of the mandatory internship, in accordance with the entire course curriculum.

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