Sports and Science
Sports and Science
Crossing the finish line.
Do you have a passion for sports? Explorers will dive into the science behind elite athletes and learn about new advancements in sports medicine and health and exercise science all while seeing state-of-the-art facilities and cutting edge technology in the Wake Forest Pitching Lab and other facilities. Explorers will experience hands-on learning opportunities from experts and Wake Forest University student athletes.
At a Glance
*The Summer Exploration Program will not operate for Summer 2023. Students are encouraged to join us for our Summer Immersion Program or Online Immersion Program.
Day Camp Option
Who Can Apply?: 6th – 8th grade students
Dates: TBD
Program Length: Monday – Friday
Program Tuition: TBD
Day or Overnight Program: Day Program
Overnight Option
Dates: TBD
Who Can Apply?: 6th – 8th grade students
Program Length: Sunday – Friday
Program Tuition: TBD
Day or Overnight Program: Overnight Program
*Courses carry no secondary school or college credit. Upon completion of the program, an official Wake Forest University certificate of achievement will be awarded to all STEM Exploration participants.
What You’ll Explore
Topics Covered:
- Athletic Training
- Strength and Conditioning
- Health and Exercise Science
- Injury Prevention
- Health and Wellness
Hands-On Experiences:
- Tour the Wake Forest Pitching Lab
- Cardiovascular Anatomy Lab
- Circuit Training
- Biomechanics Activity
- Force Plates Tests
- Nutrition Analysis
*Hands-on experiences are subject to change.
Sports and Science Cost
Day Camp | TBD Overnight | TBD
A Day in the Life
Overnight Program
- 8:00 am – Morning Meeting and Breakfast
- 9:00 am – Welcome and Program Introduction
- 9:30 am – Morning Session: Introduction to Biomechanics
- 11:00 am – Lab: How to Use a Goniometer
- 12:00 pm – Lunch
- 1:00 pm – Outdoor Time: Sand Volleyball
- 2:00 pm – Afternoon Session: Tour the Wake Forest Pitching Lab
- 3:00 pm – Activity: Force Plate Testing
- 3:45 pm – Debrief for Next Day
- 4:00 pm – Return to dorm rooms
- 5:30 pm – Dinner
- 6:30 pm – Evening Activities (Movie Night, Trivia, Karaoke)
- 9:00 pm – Prepare for Bed
- 10:00 pm – Lights Out
*The “A Day in the Life” sample schedule is subject to change.
Day Program
- 8:30 – 8:45 am – Drop Off
- 9:00 am – Welcome and Program Introduction
- 9:30 am – Morning Session: Introduction to Biomechanics
- 11:00 am – Lab: How to Use a Goniometer
- 12:00 pm – Lunch
- 1:00 pm – Outdoor Time: (Sand Volleyball)
- 2:00 pm – Afternoon Session: Tour the Wake Forest Pitching Lab
- 3:00 pm – Activity: Force Plate Testing
- 3:45 pm – Debrief for Next Day
- 4:00 pm – Pick Up
*The “A Day in the Life” sample schedule is subject to change.