Student Life at IU Indy
What do first year students attend a week before classes begin where they get to interact with professors, other students, and learn about campus and what to expect in their first year?
Bridge Week.
What is a definition of Kinesiology?
The study of human movement, performance, and function.
What can you learn about studying Health Science?
You explore lots of different fields from nutrition to gerontology, psychology to rehabilitation, as well as healthcare systems in the US and abroad, and much more.
What two degrees are offered within the TESM department?
1. Sports Management 2. Tourism, Conventions, Events Management
Name 3 of our graduate and/or professional programs.
- PT
- OT
-PA
-Nurtition and Dietetics MS or PhD
-MSK
- HS MS
These are common but there are others like: PT Dual DPT and PhD or BS + MS Sports Management and Sports Analytics
Name two major campus events that students are involved in.
- Jagapalooza
- Regatta
- Jagathon
- Weeks of Welcome (WOW)
What are the 3 undergraduate degrees offered by the Kinesiology Department at SHHS?
1. Exercise Science. 2. Fitness Management and Personal Training. 3. Physical Education Teacher Education (PETE).
What high school classes will prepare you for a Health Science Degree?
Hard science and math courses and healthcare focused courses.
Name three Indianapolis organizations TESM students have volunteered for while in our program?
- Indy Sports Corp
-IMS (Indianapolis Motor Speedway)
- Pacers
- Colts
- Fever
- Indy Elven
- Indianapolis Indians
- Indianapolis Children's Museum
- State Fairgrounds
- JW Marriot Hotel
- Visit Indy
- Many many more
What do you call a required course that is needed to apply to a graduate or professional program?
A prerequisite.
Name three student organizations.
Lots of options. Use this website to verify answers if need be: https://thespot.iupui.edu/organizations
Name 3 popular career paths for someone studying Exercise Science.
1. Physical Therapy. 2. Occupational Therapy. 3. Athletic Training.
DAILY DOUBLE
What are 3 jobs students can land after they graduate with a Health Science degree?
Options:
What are 2 possible career paths for a sports management major and 2 for a TCEM major?
SM:
- ticket sales
-gameday operations
- Sports marketer
- Analytics
- Corporate Partnerships
- Many more
TCEM:
- Wedding Planner
- Event Coordinator
- Operations Assistant
- Guest Services Manager
- Director of Social Media
- Many more
Do our Grad and Professional Programs require you submit a GRE Test score with your application?
NO
Name and explain three student wellness resources available to you at IU Indy.
Online Learning
Ease your transition to virtual learning
Physical Activity
Get moving on campus to mitigate stress among other benefits
Food, Clothes, & Shelter
Seek local help for your basic needs
Financial Concerns
Weigh options to address financial hardship
CAPS
Ask for mental support and remember, you are not alone
Campus Health
Protect yourself if you have flu-like symptoms
Indy Hunger Network
Find food resources and fuel your body
TimelyCare
Connect with TimelyCare for free virtual mental health support
Wellness Directory
Locate campus programs that support student health and well-being
The nations first program of its kind was started here at SHHS. Which program is it?
Physical Education Teacher Education (PETE).
Does a Health Science degree prepare you for Graduate and Professional Healthcare focused programs? How and Why?
Yes it does. You can use your Health Science degree to apply to a number of healthcare focused graduate and professional programs as long as you take the required prerequisite courses for those programs. That is easy to do with a Health Science degree because it has a small number of core courses allowing you the time and space to take the necessary prerequisites for programs like Medical School PT, OT, Anesthesiology, etc.
Name two of the 3 study abroad courses offered through the TESM department.
1. Cruise Line Management. 2. Ecotourism. 3. Cultural Heritage Tourism. DAILY DOUBLE
What are the class sizes of our PT, OT, and PA cohorts?
PT: 44 OT: 36-40 PA: 44
Name every building you saw on your tour of campus.
The Natatorium, NIFS, Campus Center, Library, North Hall, University Tower, and Health Sciences building.
100 bonus points if you can name other buildings on campus (Campers only)
What were two takeaways from the KINE Frisbee Activity?
1. Exercise is important 2. Learn about the basics of muscles and their functions. 3. Learn about cardiorespiratory changes during exercise. 4. Learn how to measure heartrates.
What were two takeaways from the Health Science devices activity?
1. There are many unique devices used within the various realms of healthcare. 2. medical devices can be misleading based on appearance. 3. There are devices used in healthcare to help treat a variety of medical needs some of which we don't always think about but use daily.
What were two takeaways from the TESM Gameday Operations Activity?
1. There are many jobs involved in the performance of a sporting event. 2. It takes a lot of different people to make events run. 3. There is a lot of opportunities to get involved in sports, conventions, and tourism. 4. Connections, volunteering, and working hard are essential to succeeding in the world of Sports, Tourism, and Conventions.
What is some advice you would give your future self when applying to SHHS Graduate or Professional Programs?
Allow a variety of answers.