HEALTH INNOVATION: MOVING MINDS AND BODIES

Become a “Summer Trojan” and earn college credit.

This health innovation course will explore the intersection of health technology, sports science, and the music and film industries. Through special topics, laboratory experiences, guest speakers, and hands-on activities with cutting-edge advancements, you will discover how these fields converge to enhance health and wellness in both athletes and entertainers. Career paths in this innovative space include health technology developer, sports performance analyst, wellness coach, health informatics specialist, music and film wellness consultant, and public health advocate.

PROGRAM DATES
June 15 – July 12, 2025

PREREQUISITES
None, but recommended preparation includes: Anatomy, Physiology, and Biology

COURSE DRESS CODE
None

DAILY SCHEDULE & ACTIVITIES
MONDAY – FRIDAY
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Classes in session
12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Lunch
1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Classes in session

Evening rehearsals may be scheduled, as necessary

COURSE OVERVIEW

Highlights

  • Understand the current landscape of health innovation and sports science, and their applications in the music and film industries
  • Enhance students’ abilities to evaluate, summarize, and present data related to health innovation, sports science, and their impact on audience engagement and population health
  • Hands-on laboratory-based learning and active engagement with state-of-the-art equipment
  • Collaboration with classmates and instructors

Topic of Study

  • Advancements in health technology, including telemedicine, wearable health devices, and data analytics for sports performance, recovery, and overall well-being in the entertainment sector
  • Integration of knowledge from molecular, cellular, and systems levels regarding health and wellness interventions in sports and entertainment contexts

HEAR FROM OUR FORMER STUDENTS

You are able to get an excellent quality of education with passionate and driven professors, while getting a feel of what being a USC student is like at the same time.
Olivia P.
New York
USC Summer Program 2021