The College of Health and Human Performance offers several study abroad programs that provide global learning experiences in tourism, recreation, sport management, natural resources and health.
Click the location of a study abroad program below for more information and contact information. Students interested in study abroad can explore other programs and apply online by visiting the UFIC Study Abroad website at http://www.abroad.ufic.ufl.edu/.
Antartica
Semester: Fall
Credits: 6
This program explores the Antarctica and adjacent sub-Antarctic region (such as Tierra del Fuego and the Southern Ocean), including its history, geology, climate, and marine and terrestrial biology. Special attention is given to contemporary legal, psychological, and anthropological aspects of human activity in the region, conservation of ecosystems, and sustainable use of natural resources.
Application Deadline: March 31, 2010
China
Semester: Summer
Credits: 3
This program offers lectures on venue marketing and management of post 2008 Beijing Olympic Games, observations of venue operations through visiting and obtaining on-site guest lectures at Beijing Olympic competition and training venues (e.g., Bird’s Nest, Water Cube, Wukesong Basketball Arena, and Tsinghua University Aquatic Center), attendance and guest lectures at various Olympic exhibits and the Olympic Park, and lectures and experiences in Chinese sport training system and traditional Chinese sports.
Application Deadline: TBA
Fiji
Semester: Summer A
Credits: 3
Program will examine human and cultural aspects of Fijian ecology and the conservation, preservation, and management of Fiji’s unique system of marine, coastal, and mountain/rainforest natural resources. Students will explore the management and conservation of natural resources with a focus on issues related to human use of plant, forestry, wildlife, ecology, recreation and tourism, and/or coastal/water resources. The impact of humans on these resources will also be emphasized, including a long term historical perspective.
Application Deadline: March 5, 2010
Germany
Semester: Spring Intersession/Summer A
Credits: 3
The program focus is to provide for an academic, research, and social exchange between German and American students and faculty. Participants travel to Germany during the summer for a period of two weeks. During that time, students and faculty present on various topics of their research, attend classes, and visit places of interest in Germany, France and Switzerland. Past trip highlights have included a visit to the International Olympic Museum in Lausanne, Switzerland, mountain biking in the French Alps and being participants in a German Sports Festival.
Application Deadline: TBA
Italy
Semester: Spring
Credits: 3
Program focus is to allow students to develop their knowledge in the area of sport management from the sociological prospective. The social, cultural and historical importance of Italy, more specifically Rome and Pompeii, are explored through presentations, lectures, group discussions, and direct observation via excursions throughout Italy.
Application Deadline: January 15, 2010
New Zealand
Semester: Summer A
Credits: 6
Program focus is on the sustainable development of the country’s unique land and cultural resources. Through an interdisciplinary and experiential approach, students will have the opportunity to explore the dynamic cultures and natural environments of the region by traveling extensively as a group with UF faculty and local field experts. In addition, students will participate in cultural excursions and activities, including participating in ancient cultural ceremonies, and service learning projects.
Application Deadline: March 5, 2010
Queensland
Semester: Summer A
Credits: 6
Program focus is on topics related to sustainable development (sustaining human societies and the natural environment) through educational travel, field trips, active participation, lecture presentations and seminars, and coursework exercises. The goal of this course is using the Queensland, Australia case to integrate the different perspectives of diverse natural, biological, and social science disciplines to improve understanding of relationships between human societies and the natural environment. The impact of humans on natural resources and their sustainable use and conservation will be emphasized.
Application Deadline: March 5, 2010
Sydney
Semester: Summer A
Credits: 3
This program focuses on urban sustainability in/around Sydney, Australia. Topics include urban planning and development (including energy conservation and climate, housing, and transportation), conservation of natural resources for human use (tourism, recreation, and agriculture), and indigenous/social change. These issues are examined through educational travel (field trips and activities), a service learning project, classroom presentations and seminars, and field modules. As home to nearly a quarter of Australia's population, and students will explore the cultural diversity of this metropolis, the management and conservation of protected areas for nature-based recreation and tourism, and the impact of humans on an urban environment (including topics such as energy conservation, carbon emissions and climate change, and water conservation).
Application Deadline: March 5, 2010