The program offers hands-on lab work, clinical education, and visits to local physical therapy clinics, providing real-world insight and interaction with professionals in the field.
This two-week Kinesiology & Physical Therapy program at the University of Washington offers high school students an immersive experience into the world of human movement and rehabilitation. Students will gain foundational knowledge of medical concepts related to injury, disability, and pain, with a focus on rehabilitation. The curriculum delves into the basics of human anatomy, movement fundamentals, and exercise principles through a combination of lectures, lab work, and clinical education. Participants will develop basic assessment skills, including range of motion measurements, endurance testing, gait analysis, balance evaluation, flexibility, and strength assessment. They will also practice hands-on manual skills such as palpation, manual muscle testing, sports taping, and soft tissue mobilization. The program includes visits to local physical therapy clinics and organizations, allowing students to interact with professionals in the field and explore career options in physical therapy, occupational therapy, athletic training, personal training, and kinesiology.
A typical day includes morning academic courses, followed by lunch in the campus dining hall, and then afternoon skill labs with hands-on projects or academic excursions.
This program is ideal for high school students eager to explore careers in health and movement science, particularly those interested in physical therapy, occupational therapy, athletic training, or personal training.
University of Washington, Seattle campus
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