The program offers a unique interdisciplinary curriculum that integrates educational themes, hands-on clinical experiences with university-level equipment, and structured physical activities, all rooted in STEM education.
The University of Miami THINK Program (Translational Health In Nutrition and Kinesiology) is a multidimensional curriculum designed to enhance health-related physical fitness and physical literacy against a backdrop of STEM education. The program focuses on the translation of nutrition and exercise physiology concepts into positive lifestyle behaviors. Campers engage in hands-on clinical experiences using scientific equipment such as goniometers to measure range of motion, ECGs to measure heart rate, and bio-impedance and skin calipers for body composition analysis. These activities allow participants to proactively learn about their bodies and how they function in response to exercise. Structured physical activities, including brain games, team play, and self-expression, reinforce educational and clinical experiences. The program also integrates social-emotional learning to address barriers to exercise, goal setting, responsible decision-making, and communication skills. The ultimate goal is to empower youth to improve their personal health and lifestyle behaviors, serve as health ambassadors, and consider STEM-related careers in health sciences.
A typical day involves an introduction to a health-related theme in nutrition or exercise science, followed by hands-on clinical experiences using scientific equipment, and structured physical activities that reinforce the day's lessons through creative thinking and team play.
This program is best for middle schoolers interested in understanding the science behind health, nutrition, and exercise, and who want to develop positive lifestyle behaviors.
University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL
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