Physical Education Abroad
Borders are virtually meaningless in this early 21st century global economy. As a future graduate with a Physical Education major or minor degree, you will be confronting global issues and will work in internationally-operated companies. "Wake up and face the earth!" T. Friedman advised us in his bestseller 'The World is Flat'.
This page is being updated to reflect accurate program suggestions.
If you would like program suggestions, please make an appointment with a study abroad adviser or drop in for walk-in advising.
Come back to this page at a later date to see updated content.
Search courses in your major in the Course Approval Database to see other Pre-Approved Courses. If a course is not Pre-Approved, you can get it approved by following the Course Approval Process.
An international experience will provide you not only with essential skills to work effectively in industry, education, or the public sector but will touch and change all the facets of your life by the experience of living in another culture, will strengthen your character, and will broaden your mind.
Students interested in combining their study abroad experience with an internship, or those looking to focus solely on an internship, have many options. Customized internships are available in a few locations through GVSU internships, as well as other programs such as ELAP and World Endeavors
Semester and Academic Year Programs
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Australia |
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Australia |
Exchange |
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Chile |
Exchange |
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Germay |
Exchange |
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Ghana |
Exchange |
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Japan |
Exchange |
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Mexico |
Exchange |
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United Kingdom |
Exchange |
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Unted Kingdom |
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South Africa |
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United Kingdom |
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Thailand |
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Summer Programs
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Australia |
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Kenya |
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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
- Students taking at least 3 credits abroad will fulfill their Global Perspectives requirement
- Students should be working with their faculty mentor to plan and make appropriate course selections for study abroad.
- Courses will be reviewed on a case by case basis through the course equivalency process.
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.
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:
Search courses in your major in the Course Approval Database to see other Pre-Approved Courses. If a course is not Pre-Approved, you can get it approved by following the Course Approval Process.
Keep in Mind
- Once you have selected a program, be sure to meet with your adviser at least three months prior to departing for your program.
- Be sure to explore both GVSU and external options by browsing the Program Suggestions below. Students are not limited to GVSU study abroad programs.
- There are several opportunities to intern and or volunteer while abroad.
- Students are also able to fulfill General Education requirements abroad, including their General Education Issues requirement.M
Scholarship Opportunities
Explore more scholarship opportunities through our scholarship page
Christina Beaudoin
(616) 331-3023
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