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Sports Medicine

ENROLLMENT FOR SUMMER 2025 IS NOW CLOSED.

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Explore the science of human movement and injury care in the UC San Diego Sports Medicine Academy, a hands-on summer program for high school students passionate about healthcare and athletics. Learn directly from expert clinicians and researchers as you gain real-world skills in anatomy, injury evaluation, and sports medicine techniques.

Sports Medicine Academy

Sports Medicine Academy

  • Dates: July 7, 2025 to July 25, 2025 
  • Units: 6.00 Pre-College units, 9000 level
  • Course ID: BIOM-90001
  • Open to: 11th-12th grade students 
  • Enrollment: Click here to enroll!
  • Enrollment Deadline: Closed
  • Course Delivery: In Person
  • Tuition: $3,500
  • Location: University City Center
  • Schedule: Monday - Friday: 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. (*Lunch: 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m)
  • Instructor: Dr. Brittany Hollenbeck

The UC San Diego Sports Medicine Summer Academy is an interactive, intensive summer course designed for incoming 11th and 12th grade students with a cumulative GPA of 3.3 or better who are interested in sports medicine. The goal of the Sports Medicine Summer Academy is to familiarize students with the focus, concepts, content and activities of the area of clinical medicine called Sports Medicine. Students will actively participate in lectures from nationally acclaimed faculty, explore current research in sports medicine, and analyze their own wellness and fitness using wearable technology.

Topics will include:

  • Basic anatomy, pathology, clinical presentations and treatment of common sports injuries
  • Epidemiology of sports injuries and musculoskeletal conditions
  • Prevention of sports and musculoskeletal injuries
  • Current trends in concussion treatment and research
  • Exercise science and nutrition
  • Mental Health in sports
  • Career opportunities in Sports Medicine

Learning methods will include:

  • Lectures and discussion
  • Problem and case-based group learning exercises and self-study
  • Student research projects

Learning objectives:

  • Students will expand their knowledge of musculoskeletal anatomy and physiology
  • Students will gain an awareness of common sports injuries and their treatment
  • Students will have an understanding of career options in sports medicine
  • Students will complete a research project in the field of sports medicine

Other Program Information

Enrollment

FAQs

Who can apply? 
Can international students attend? 
Is room and board available? 
Where is the course located? 
How do I request a transcript? 
Is financial aid available? 

 

Who can enroll? 
11th and 12th grade students who are interested in sports medicine and have a cumulative GPA of 3.3 or higher.

Can international students attend? 
International students are welcome to apply to the Sports Medicine Program; however, all participants are responsible for arranging and covering the cost of their own room, board, and transportation to and from the program site. Please note that the Sports Medicine Program is not eligible for F-1 student visa sponsorship. Most international students who choose to participate in the commuter-format program typically enter the United States on a B-2 tourist visa or its equivalent, depending on their country of origin. It is the responsibility of each student to ensure compliance with all applicable visa and travel regulations.

Is room and board available? 
The Sports Medicine Program is offered exclusively in a commuter format and does not provide room and board accommodations. Students are responsible for arranging their own daily transportation to and from the program site, as well as providing their own meals. This structure is intended to support local and independently housed participants.

Where is the course located? 
The course location will be given to students once they have been accepted into the program, but does take place at a UC San Diego Extended Studies location.

How do I request a transcript? 

  • For instructions on how to order a transcript, please click here. 
  • You can also view/download your grade report by logging in your MyExtension here.

Is financial aid available? 

The UC San Diego Research Scholars – Sports Medicine Program is a self-supported initiative that operates independently of State and Federal funding sources. Consequently, the program is unable to provide financial aid or institutional grants to participants. Students are strongly encouraged to consult with their school counselors and explore local, community-based scholarship opportunities to support their participation. For a list of potential external funding sources, please refer to the Scholarship tab on our website.

Cancellation/Refund Policies

Students will receive a full refund for a cancellation or withdrawl from a course if this is requested 15 business days in advance of a course start date. Refunds are not granted for students who are dismissed from the program.

You can drop courses online in a few easy steps:

  1. Log in to MyExtension.
  2. Navigate to "My Courses" and select the course you would like to drop.
  3. On the right side under "Tools" select "Drop Course."
  4. In the pop-up window that appears, select "Submit."

Or submit a written drop request:

You may file a petition for an exception to the refund policy if you are unable to continue enrollment for one of the following reasons:

  • Sudden serious personal illness, injury or hospitalization
  • The sudden serious illness, injury, hospitalization or death of a close member of your family
  • Compulsory military service
  • A documented administrative error that affected your enrollment
  • Extreme and unusual circumstances which were beyond your control

Refunds will take approximately four to six weeks to process. Refunds are issued in the same method of payment (check or charge) of payment to the program.