Sports Medicine Summer Academy
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Discover the Science Behind Peak Performance: UC San Diego Sports Medicine Summer Academy
Are you a high school junior or senior with a passion for sports, health, or medicine? The UC San Diego Sports Medicine Summer Academy offers an immersive, hands-on experience in the dynamic field of musculoskeletal and sports medicine.
Designed for motivated students entering 11th or 12th grade, this intensive program blends clinical learning with real-world application. Participants will engage with nationally recognized faculty through interactive lectures, gain exposure to current sports medicine research, and build practical skills—from sideline evaluation and splinting to joint injections and injury assessment.
With field trips and experiential activities throughout the course, students will step into the world of sports medicine and explore what it truly means to support athletes—from the locker room to the playing field.
What you'll learn
Topics will include:
- Basic anatomy, pathology, clinical presentations and treatment of common sports injuries
- Epidemiology of sports injuries and musculoskeletal conditions
- Prevention of sports and musculoskeletal injuries
- Current trends in concussion treatment and research
- Exercise science and nutrition
- Mental Health in sports
- Career opportunities in Sports Medicine
Learning methods will include:
- Lectures and discussion
- Problem and case-based group learning exercises and self-study
- Student research projects
Learning objectives:
- Students will expand their knowledge of musculoskeletal anatomy and physiology
- Students will gain an awareness of common sports injuries and their treatment
- Students will have an understanding of career options in sports medicine
- Students will complete a research project in the field of sports medicine
Course Information
How to Enroll
STEP ONE: Create a student account
Take a moment to create an account in the student's name. Do not use your student's school email. Proceed to STEP TWO if you have created an account previously.
NOTE: Parents/guardians, if you are enrolling multiple students into the program, please create separate accounts for each student, and ensure you are logged into each student's account when processing enrollment.
STEP TWO: Add course offering to shopping cart
Scroll below to the "Course Sessions" section and click "add to cart" to add the course offering to your shopping cart. Additionally, you can click the course dates for the course drop-down menu. This will include information such as the program location, program dates, etc.
STEP THREE: Select your grading option
At UC San Diego Division of Extended Studies, you have the option to choose how you want your course(s) graded. If you don’t choose a grading option, the default grading option of Pass/No Pass will be assigned.
- Letter Grade: A grade between A+ and F reflects your performance in the course and is included in your grade point average (GPA) calculation. A passing grade counts toward your earned credit hours or the required number of units for your certificate.
- Pass/No Pass: A grade of P or NP reflects whether you have passed the course, but does not otherwise indicate your performance. These grades are not included in your GPA calculation; however a P (passing) grade counts toward your earned credit hours or the required number of units for your certificate.
- Not for Credit: A grade of “NFC” reflects that you were enrolled in the course but does not indicate your performance. This grade appears on your transcript, but is not included in your GPA calculation and is not counted toward your earned credit hours or the required number of units for your certificate.
You may change your grading option at any time before the final class meeting (by 11:59 p.m. on the day before the published end date for online courses) or before final grades are posted, whichever comes first. To learn how to change your grading option please visit the Student Services website linked here: Changing Grading Option
STEP FOUR: Agree to the terms and conditions and check out
Please be sure to click the bottom acknowledging that you have read and understand the UC San Diego Extended Studies Terms & Conditions and Student Conduct Policies regarding registration, fees, and refunds. This will allow you to check out. 
STEP FIVE: Pay
You will be directed to the checkout website, Transact. Here you will be able to choose your method of payment.
Complete the authorization form for each enrolled student. Authorization forms are linked here: Research Scholars Authorization Form
Course sessions
Section ID:
Class type:
All class meetings held in-person according to published location, dates and times. Students may be expected to engage with course content online during the published course dates.
Textbooks:
All course materials are included unless otherwise stated.
Policies:
- No refunds after: 6/15/2026
Schedule:
Instructor:
Brittany Hollenbeck
Dr. Brittany Hollenbeck, PT, DPT, FAFS, CERP is a distinguished physical therapist and San Diego native with a strong academic and clinical background in human movement sciences and rehabilitation. She earned both her Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology with an emphasis in Athletic Training (2010) and her Doctor of Physical Therapy (2015) from San Diego State University, where she was part of the university’s inaugural DPT cohort.
Dr. Hollenbeck currently serves as the Clinical Director at Rehab United in La Mesa, where she specializes in the treatment of orthopedic and sports-related injuries. In addition to her extensive clinical experience, she holds advanced certification in vestibular rehabilitation, allowing her to work with patients affected by balance disorders and vertigo. Deeply committed to advancing integrative rehabilitation, Dr. Hollenbeck has also merged her passion for equestrianism and physical therapy by becoming a Certified Equine Rehabilitation Practitioner (CERP), providing therapeutic care for performance horses.
Her multifaceted approach to physical therapy, grounded in both evidence-based practice and holistic care, reflects her dedication to improving patient outcomes across diverse populations.