Sports Medicine and Health Sciences Camp

Are you a high school student interested in learning hands-on health care skills and exploring career opportunities in sports medicine and other health care careers?

Join us June 15-18 on campus for the 2025 Sports Medicine and Health Sciences Camp.

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Format

At the Missouri State Sports Medicine and Health Sciences Camp, you can:

  • Explore the various sports medicine and health science careers, and gain basic knowledge and hands-on skills.
  • Have the opportunity to engage with certified athletic trainers, sports nutritionists and other health care professionals.
  • Meet MSU students, faculty and staff, plus local health care providers.

Below is basic information on the camp. For more information, contact us at SHS@MissouriState.edu.

Camp highlights

The camp includes skills related to:

  • Wound care and other common injuries.

  • Injury prevention, nutrition and environmental concerns.
  • Performance enhancement.
  • Vital signs - how to obtain and what do they mean.
  • Concussions.
  • Taping and wrapping techniques.

And much more! 

At the conclusion of the camp, you can test your skills in head-to-head competitions during the Sports Medicine and Health Sciences Olympics. Your parents and friends are encouraged to come watch.


Costs

  • Resident fee: $400
  • Commuter fee: $325

The resident fee of $400 includes housing in the Missouri State residence halls, all meals, camp t-shirt and education materials. A $25 late fee will be added if you register after June 1 (if camp openings are still available).

The commuter fee of $325 includes lunch on camp days, camp t-shirt and education materials. A $25 late fee will be added if you register after June 1 (if camp openings are still available).

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Cancellation policy

Your registration fee, less a $25 administration fee, will be refunded if your enrollment is canceled prior to June 6, 2025. 

After June 6, a refund will be given only for medical reasons when accompanied by a letter from your physician. No refunds will be given if you leave the camp voluntarily during the week.


Scholarship opportunity

Want a chance to attend the camp for free?  Then apply for the following scholarship!

Applications for the Bertrand and Blanche Letendre Student Athletic Training Summer Camp Scholarship are open now.

This scholarship provides funds for high school students interested in careers in athletic training to attend a summer camp. The scholarship recipient may select the camp they attend. The award will have a $750 cap.

APPLY FOR THE LETENDRE SCHOLARSHIP

Careers in sports medicine or health sciences

Thinking about your career goals? Studying sports medicine or health sciences gives you plenty of options.

Many health care professions fall under this umbrella, including:

  • Athletic director
  • Athletic trainer
  • Coach
  • Chiropractor
  • Dentist
  • Emergency medical technician (EMT)
  • Exercise physiologist
  • Kinesiologist
  • Nurse
  • Nutritionist
  • Ophthalmologist
  • Orthopaedic surgeon
  • Physical educator
  • Physician
  • Physiotherapist
  • Podiatrist
  • Psychologist

Source: Physiopedia