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SEEDS Summer Camp: Sports Scholars of Southern California

The camp uniquely combines sports science with real-world applications in engineering, data analysis, and career exploration, culminating in a field trip to the California Science Center.

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About this camp

The SEEDS Summer Camp: Sports Scholars of Southern California offers middle school students an immersive STEM experience focused on the science of athletic performance. Through hands-on labs and performance analysis, students explore physics, human biology, biomechanics, and injury prevention. The program also delves into sports analytics, where students learn how mathematics and data analysis drive coaching strategies and decision-making in professional sports. Additionally, students engage in engineering and architectural design by prototyping their own stadiums or arenas, applying principles of geometry, physics, and engineering while considering structural design, materials, safety, sustainability, and technology. The camp includes a career panel featuring professionals in various STEM fields and a field trip to the California Science Center to explore exhibits on sports science, engineering, and innovation.

What a typical day looks like

A typical day involves hands-on labs, performance tests, motion analysis, and engaging in design challenges. Students also participate in career panels and field trips.

Best suited for

This camp is ideal for middle school students entering grades 5-8 who are curious about the science behind sports and interested in exploring STEM fields through an athletic lens.

What you'll learn

Physics of athletic performance Human biology in sports Biomechanics Injury prevention Sports analytics Engineering and architectural design Data analysis

Location

University of Southern California

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