Culturas Deportivas de Chile: Study abroad in Chile with Towson University over Spring Break 2018! Chile is an emergent economic and cultural force in South America, including in relation to sport and physical activity. This Spring 2018 course (with travel to Chile during Spring Break) will allow participants to gain a thorough understanding of the cultural aspects of sport and physical activity in Chile from a global perspective and through first-hand experience. The program will be based in Santiago with an excursion to Valparaiso and will feature historical and cultural site visits and tours. Program highlights include guest lectures by professionals from a variety of sport and performance-related organizations in Chile, visits to multiple sport and training venues, and opportunities to gain professional experience and knowledge regarding Latin American sport policy and governance at the international, professional, amateur and community levels.
Students may choose one of the following courses:
KNES 285 Sport: Cross-cultural Perspective (3 credits, Core 12)
KNES 494 Travel and Study in Kinesiology (3 credits)
Program Director: Prof. Jacob Bustad – Towson University Department of Kinesiology
Application Deadline: November 15, 2017
Click here for more information and to apply online.
