KINE Study Abroad

Kinesiology - Study Abroad

“European Sport Organizations in Dublin & London”

May 9 – 20, 2018

United Kingdom

From an academic perspective Ireland & the U.K offer fantastic opportunities for students to visit and study European Sport, Health, History & Culture. The origins of many of the world’s most popular sports today lay in the codification of traditional British games. Ireland provides a great contrast to the U.K in that they play traditional Gaelic Games such as Gaelic football & Hurling as well as non-traditional games exported from Britain such as soccer & rugby. This program will take students inside the European Model of Club Sports where they will receive firsthand experience at various facilities, clubs, universities and other sporting organizations and businesses.

Dr. Stacy Warner will be leading this exciting program, which will include earning up to six Undergraduate credits (KINE 4003/4301) or graduate credits (KINE 6500/6803).

The program cost is $3,995

Cost includes: Tuition for 6 c.h., international health insurance, in-program transfer transportation, lodging, excursions and some meals.

Cost does not include: Airfare, passport fees, visa fees, some meals or spending money. Please note: Students are responsible for the majority of their own meals.

For more information or to set up an appointment to discuss this tour in more depth, contact Dr. Stacy Warner at warners@ecu.edu


“Motivation and Performance from the Physically Inactive to Elite Athletes: The Australian Perspective”

May 10 – May 25, 2018

Australia

This exciting two week international program offers students a unique opportunity to be immersed in Australian culture and lifestyle, and to work closely with Australian students on shared projects. The program will focus on physical activity promotion efforts from overweight/obese youth, fitness testing, training strategies, and motivation and performance psychology techniques used in Australia and compare these methods used in the United States.

Students will have the chance to compare/contrast first-hand the education, health and sports system in Australia. You will be the given the opportunity to engage with students and athletes from elementary school through to Olympic level at the Australian Institute of Sport. You’ll also be introduced to the number 1 rugby team in Australia, the ACT Brumbies. Additionally, you will be spend time in the classroom learning about activity promotion across the lifespan from international experts.

The program will provide students with a deeper understanding of your course in a cross-cultural situation. This situational learning enables students to develop “cultural intelligence” by participating in the local community and personal & professional knowledge, confidence and competence can be enhanced.

Course Hours: KINE 4500, 4501, 4502—6 undergraduate, KINE 6503—3 graduate

Costs: $4,500

Inclusions: Shared accommodation, some meals, on the ground transport, activities, educational experiences

Exclusions: International flights, some meals, personal expenses, passport, visa

Eligibility: Sophomore level, with minimum 3.0 GPA

Contact: mccammonm@ecu.edu