Students earn six college credits while gaining practical, hands-on experience in sports medicine from distinguished University of Miami faculty.
The University of Miami Summer Scholars - Sports Medicine: Athletic Performance and Injury Management program offers high school students a hands-on introduction to sports medicine and exercise science. Participants will learn to identify common sports injuries affecting major joints and explore basic treatment methods. The curriculum delves into how nutrition, improper biomechanics, and poor training can impact athletic performance. Students will gain practical experience through lectures, open discussions, lab work, and field trips, including opportunities to learn and practice techniques such as athletic taping. The program aims to develop critical thinking skills and provide foundational knowledge for those interested in pursuing advanced degrees or careers in healthcare professions within sports medicine.
A typical day involves morning and afternoon classes, structured around lectures, hands-on experiences, guest lecturers, open discussions, lab work, and field trips.
This program is ideal for high school sophomores and juniors who are active in their communities, leaders in their schools, and demonstrate maturity and self-motivation to study an academic discipline in a rigorous scholarly program.
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