Exercise Science Abroad

Program Suggestions

Explore these featured programs, offering courses that can help Exercise/Movment Science majors meet their requirements while experiencing the world! Note that Exercise/Movement Science students are not limited to these programs or locations. The Padnos International Center is happy to help students find additional programs that meet thier degree requirements.
Study Abroad participants can use their experiences to fufill issues, global perspectives, gen-eds, and electives as well as specific major requirements.

Semester and Academic Year Programs

Country	Program, Host Institution, or University Name	Program Type	Notes	Courses
Australia	For more information or to apply, check out the UniSC program brochure	Exchange	University Sunshine Coast	Pre-approved Courses
Costa Rica	For more information or to apply, check out the GVSU in Costa Rica program brochure	Provider	This is a GVSU signature study abroad program, offering additional support and discounts to students Veritas University	Pre-approved Courses
Czech Republic	For more information or to apply, check ot the Ostrava program brochure	Exchange	University of Ostrava	Available Courses
Scotland	For more information or to apply, check out the ISA program brochure	Provider	University of Stirling: Natural Sciences, Sports Science, Humanities & Business	Pre-approved Courses
United Kingdom	For more information or to apply, check out the Kingston program brochure	Exchange	Kingston University	Pre-approved Courses
Spain	For more information or to apply, check out the ISA program brochure	Provider	Universidad Católica de Valencia: Health and Natural Sciences	Pre-approved Courses

Summer Programs

Location	Program	Program Type	Notes	Courses
Australia	For more information or to apply, check out the TEAN program brochure	Provider	Bond University	Available Courses

Explore Other Program Options

There are other program options available. Schedule a study abroad advising appointment to learn more or browse our other program options:

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Internships

Gain real-world experience globally and build your international network by participating in an Exercise Science internship abroad.

*PLEASE NOTE: Student must register for Exercise Science 490 internship course at GVSU. Transfer credit is not accepted.

Internships Abroad

Academic Advice

The earliest you can go abroad is the summer of your first year.
Students may fulfill General Education Foundation and Issues 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).
It is very possible to complete the MOV 475 fieldwork or the MOV 490 internship abroad.
Students should be working with their faculty mentor to plan and make appropriate course selections for study abroad.
Exercise Science students may NOT take the MOV 495 Capstone abroad.
Pre-PT, OT, and PA students are advised to NOT take their prerequisite courses abroad.

To determine the GVSU course equivalencies for courses taken abroad, please visit our Course Approval page.

Once you have selected a program, schedule a meeting with your academic advisor to discuss your plans.