Study Abroad
London Calling: Sport and Human Performance in a Global Perspective, UK
June 5 - 23, 2010
Want to get away? Study abroad with TU Professors Carolyn Albright and Ryan King-White in England, Wales, and Scotland in Summer 2010. Participants will gain a thorough understanding of the cultural aspects of sport and exercise in global perspective through first hand experience.
The program includes a week in London, England, four days in Cardiff, Wales, and six days in Glasgow, Scotland. The course features guest lectures from leading sport executives and a variety of sport and performance-related industries. The program also includes visits to multinational sporting enterprises such as Wembley Stadium, Lords Cricket Ground, the All England Tennis Club at Wimbledon, Cardiff University Sailing Club, the Cardiff International Sports Village, and St. Andrew's Golf Course.
Other highlights include a tour of the London 2012 Olympics facilities and a chance to experience many of the local professional sporting events. Housing is in university accommodation and hotels/hostels.
This course is for students interested in exercise science, sport management, international business, popular culture, sport tourism, and global sport sales and sponsorship Attendance at all lectures and site visits is mandatory. Students will be graded on the quality of their participation in the site visits and assignments.
Schedule subject to change.
Instructor: Dr. Carolyn Albright and Dr.Ryan King-White - Towson University Kinesiology Dept.
Course: KNES 494: Sport and Human Performance in Global Perspective (3 credits) and KNES 285: Sport: A Cross Cultural Perspective (3 credits).
Students may earn credit for KNES 470 (3 credits) instead of KNES 285 but must complete additional coursework. Students choosing this option will complete a modified program module including readings specific to travel study and diverse sport cultures and will be required to complete an reflection essay on the topic of 'learning experiences outside the classroom/study abroad.'
Students can earn graduate level credit KNES 594 (3 credits) by completing an extended research paper on a topic of the student's choosing with advice from the instructor. Graduate students will earn a total of 3 credits.
TU students may receive Honors credit for their study abroad experience - click here for more information.
Costs:*$5,150 includes academic credit, housing, some meals, health insurance, roundtrip airfare, and excursions. Additional costs include $150 study abroad fee, any meals not included, and personal expenses.
*The Towson University Study Abroad Office reserves the right to make any necessary changes including adjustments in cost in the event that unforeseen circumstances arise.
Application Deadline: MARCH 15, 2010. Admission is on a rolling basis. Early application is advised as space is
limited.
Application Process: Students must have a cumulative GPA of 2.5, a high school diploma or equivalent experience, and be at least 18 years old.
Fill out an application (PDF) and submit it to the TU Study Abroad Office. $250 deposit is required at time of application. Non-TU undergraduate students must also submit a completed Non-Degree Enrollment Application (PDF). Non-TU graduate students must also submit an Application for Graduate School (PDF) .
For Further Information: Contact Dr. Carolyn Albright, Kinesiology Dept., 410-704-4594 or Dr. Ryan King-White, Kinesiology Dept., 410-704-6247 or the TU Study Abroad Office.
Study Abroad Office
Administration Building, 2nd Floor
Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Phone: 410-704-2451
Fax: 410-704-4703
Email: studyabroad@towson.edu
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