Summer Springboard
Kinesiology and Physical Therapy
ON THE CAMPUS OF YALE UNIVERSITY
LEARN THE BASICS OF HUMAN ANATOMY MOVEMENT FUNDAMENTALS AND EXERCISE PRINCIPLES WHILE DOING LAB WORK AND CLINICAL EDUCATION
This course is one week long, and you can extend your experience to as many as six weeks by adding additional one-week courses.
Kinesiology and Physical Therapy @ Yale University
- Career Exploration: Gain insights into various health professions such as Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Athletic Training, Personal Training, and Kinesiology.
- Medical Concepts: Understand injury, disability, and pain management in the context of human rehabilitation.
- Movement Analysis: Learn techniques like range of motion measurements, endurance testing, and outcome measures.
- Assessment Skills: Develop abilities in evaluating flexibility, strength, gait, and balance.
- Manual Techniques: Practice palpation, manual muscle testing, sports taping, and soft tissue mobilization.
- Clinical Exposure: Visit local physical therapy clinics and interact with professionals in the field.
Summer Springboard
Kinesiology and Physical Therapy
About This Course
The Kinesiology and Physical Therapy program at Yale offers high school students an immersive experience in the world of human movement and rehabilitation.
Over the course of the program, students delve into the fundamentals of human anatomy, movement mechanics, and exercise principles through a combination of lectures, lab work, and clinical education.
Participants will engage in hands-on activities to develop assessment and manual skills, preparing them for various health professions. The program also provides opportunities to visit local clinics, gaining real-world insights into the daily practices of physical therapy professionals.
TOPICS YOU'LL EXPLORE
Hands-on Learning
Students will get the opportunity to visit local physical therapy clinics and organizations utilizing the career discipline, as well as interact with professionals in the field.
Career Exploration
Through site visits and interactions with professionals, students will explore various career paths in the health and rehabilitation fields, gaining firsthand knowledge of different specialties.
RESOURCES
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“The program was everything I thought it would be. It’s an experience that will make you feel connected to other people and to the course itself. It makes you become more comfortable with who you are and the things that you’re passionate about. I really enjoyed everything about it.”
-Imani J. | Alumni Student
Summer Springboard
Kinesiology and Physical Therapy
Instructor Information Coming Soon
Courses are taught by accomplished and passionate faculty recruited from many area colleges, universities and professional forums. Each faculty member is selected for their subject area expertise and proven ability to both challenge and captivate students.
Instructor TBD
“Summer Springboard did not only prepare me for a career but also the real world while leaving time to make life long friends and having fun.”
-Addison W. | Alumni Student
Summer Springboard
Kinesiology and Physical Therapy
Dates & Tuition
| 2026 Dates |
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| Session 3: June 21 – June 27, 2026 |
| Session 6: July 12 – July 18, 2026 |
Click here to enroll in this course using our online enrollment form.
| Tuition First Week |
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| Residential Tuition: $4,298* |
| Commuter Tuition: $2,498* |
*Each subsequent week, if combined with other one-week high school courses at Yale or Oxford: Residential Tuition: $3,298, Commuter Tuition: $1,998
Apply by November 30 to lock in the lowest prices of the year. Tuition increases on December 1.
Tuition Protection Plan: Allows for cancellation for any reason up until the day of the program.
| Location |
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| City: New Haven |
| State: Connecticut |
| Campus: Yale University |
*Schedule is illustrative and is subject to change. Summer Springboard is operated independently of Yale University and is not sponsored or endorsed by the University. The views expressed in connection with the program are not official positions, statements of advice, nor opinions of Yale University and should not be viewed as an endorsement by Yale of any such views or statements.