Discover SHHS Camp

Discover pre-health programs and majors that lead you to careers in sports, events, physical activity, and wellness

Do you love sports and physical activity, but aren't sure what career options exist or what college courses might look like?

Maybe you are thinking about becoming a health-care provider such as a physician, physical or occupational therapist, or physician assistant, but don't know what paths exist to prepare you for program admission.

Perhaps you love planning events and group activities, but didn't know there are professional pathways that can transform your passion into a career.

Or, maybe you're just not sure if college is right for you. 

At the School of Health & Human Sciences (SHHS), we want to help you make the best choices for your future. By attending Discover SHHS, a three-day, two-night program, you'll explore these topics and see for yourself what college life would be like.

You'll have the chance to:

  • explore career options you may not have been aware related to exercise, health, sports, and events
  • experience residence hall and campus life
  • meet and talk with other students who have been in your shoes, exploring colleges and trying to make the right decision
  • deepen your understanding of the majors and classes offered by our school in a way that introduces you to concepts and allows you to learn by doing
  • break down barriers or reduce fears you might have related to going to college

Reservations are first-come, first-served for the first 40 registrants. Cost to attend the camp is free.

Eligibility

All of these students are encouraged to register: any high school student, student who has applied to SHHS, or student admitted to University College at IU Indianapolis with intent to explore or study at SHHS.

Camp Details

Wednesday, June 12–Friday, June 14, 2024  |  IU Indianapolis Campus  |  Free  

Ideas of what you will explore

Explore exercise and physical activity

Students will have a variety of interactive experiences. Samples include:

  • Try virtual reality and other technology to explore human anatomy and physical activity
  • Measure fitness abilities with heart rate and oxygen use
  • Learn athletic training and sports medicine techniques
  • Enhance athletic performance in the strength and conditioning lab
Discover health-care pathways and preparation

Students will have a variety of interactive experiences. Samples include:

  • Know your cue: forming exercise habits for health
  • Guess the accessibility tool
  • Living or dying, who makes the choice?
  • Unravel your triggers: trigger point self-care
Find out why people choose #Indy4Sports and #Indy4Events

Students will have a variety of interactive experiences. Samples include:

  • Get behind-the-scenes tours of places like Victory Field, Indiana State Museum, and J.W. Marriott
  • Immerse yourself in game operations such as stat keeping, scoring, in-game entertainment, and announcing
  • Learn about the business side of sports