“As an international member of faculty here at GVSU, and having been a faculty member at Kingston University, one of our partner institutions in England, I strongly advocate for our students to participate in study abroad. It provides them with excellent and unique educational knowledge and skills that can only be gained from studying abroad. Also, it gives students the chance to experience new cultures, beliefs, and environments that can enrich their own personal and career development. Every student I know who has participated in study abroad has come back with endless stories of new friends and exciting adventures, and partly wishes they hadn’t had to come back!”                                                                                                                         

- Ross Sherman, Ph.D., Program Coordinator, B.S. Exercise Science

Exercise Science Study Abroad Programs

Study and travel while receiving course credit in countries such as, Australia, Thailand, and the United Kingdom, just to name a few. Students interested in combining their study abroad experience with an internship, or just looking to do an internship have options as well. Customized internships are available through GVSU Internships, and other programs such as World Endeavors.

Academic Advice

• Exercise Science majors can fulfill both major courses and General Education requirements abroad.
• If you are unable to take a major sequence course abroad in fall or winter, you can catch up on the sequence by taking summer courses or pushing your internship to the summer of your fourth year (if following a 4 year track).
• Students may take MOV 300 Kinesiology, MOV 304 Physiology of Activity, MOV 310 Motor Learning and other courses abroad.
• It is very possible to complete the MOV 475 fieldwork or the MOV 490 internship abroad. Some possible locations include Chile, Costa Rica, Ireland, Spain, and more.
• Consider fulfilling your Issues General Education requirement abroad. Find out how!
• If you are pre-PT, OT, or PA, please note that it is NOT recommended that you take your program's prerequisite courses abroad.

Restrictions

• Exercise Science students may NOT take the MOV 495 Capstone abroad. 
• Pre-PT, OT, and PA students should NOT take their prerequisite courses abroad.

Keep in Mind

• Make sure you meet with your academic advisor as you plan for academic credit abroad. Contact them at (616) 331-8585 or stop by C-1-140 MAK.
• Be sure to explore both GVSU and external options by browsing the Program Suggestions below. Students are not limited to GVSU study abroad programs

To determine the GVSU course equivalencies for courses taken abroad, please view the “How to Request Course Equivalencies” page. For more information email Department Contact below.

Christina Beaudoin

(616) 331-3515

[email protected]

B-2-235 Mackinac Hall