2024 Grand Teton Summit
The University of Wyoming, partnered with Shanghai University of Sport (SUS), and Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK), is hosting the first international Grand Teton Summit (August 2024), which aims to:
- Address global perspective on sports science and health behavior;
- Highlight a novel model of international collaboration for cultivating new generations of scholars, athletes, and coaches;
- Promote the intellectual exchange of minds situated in nature and physical activity;
DKH Student Study Abroad
The Division of Kinesiology and Health overs a wide array of international programs for students to learn abroad. Take a look at some of our past trips and get information on upcoming opportunties.
Past Trips
Global Public Health and Sports Studies Summer School - 2024
The UCD School of Public Health, Physiotherapy and Sports Science will be running a Global Public Health and Sports Studies Summer School from 16-27 June 2025. The Summer School will take place at the Belfield campus of University College Dublin.
Learn MoreItaly - Summer 2024
Scotland - Spring 2023
In May 2023, Dr Siceloff, from the Division of Kinesiology and Health, and Dr Jamie Snyder, Criminal Justice, traveled to Scotland with a group of 10 students. This course explored the intersection between crime, fear and physical activity within urban, suburban, and rural outdoor areas of Scotland.
General Notice for ALL Study Abroad Programs
A meeting with Education Abroad is REQUIRED for all exchange and study abroad opportunities.
Please visit UWYO Abroad website to schedule an appointment with an advisor.
Details on how the credits will transfer will need to be determined by the UW department that has coursework in the same area.
Program opportunities
Learn more about the different study abroad and exchange student programs that the Division of Kinesiology & Health participates in around the world.
University in Scotland, in the delightful, historical town of Stirling. Beautiful, modern campus with a world-class sports facilities and a highly respected Sports Science program.
USAC Information about this program
Just an example of some of the classes offered:
- Sport Development, Management, Coaching, Policy
- Many other Kinesiology related courses
Semester Options:
- Semester 1: September – December
- Semester: 2: January – May
Can attend for a semester or an entire year.
Located in the urban coastal city of Brisbane in Queensland, Australia. Must have completed at least one year of college, and have a minimum GPA of 2.5 and be nominated by the University of Wyoming.
NOTE: This is an EXCHANGE program. You must be nominated by UW to attend.
Example of Classes in School of Exercise and Nutrition:
- Exercise Psychology,
- Physical Activity and Health,
- Sport and Exercise Across Lifespan,
- Teaching Primary Health and Physical Education
Example of Classes in School of Public Health and Social Work:
- Health Education and Behavior Change,
- Health Needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians,
- Australian Health Care Systems,
- Public Health Practice,
- Sustainable Environment for Health
Semester Options:
- Semester 1: February – June
- Semester 2: July – November
Can enroll for semester or year.
Study in city of Dublin, Ireland at Ireland’s Global University.
Examples of classes in Pre-Physical Therapy Program:
- Physiology,
- Exercise Science,
- Biomechanics,
- Psychology of Sport and Health,
- European Healthcare
Examples of classes in Sport and Exercise Program:
- Changing Physical Activity Behavior,
- Event Management,
- Fundamentals of Strength and Conditioning,
- Introduction to Exercise Science,
- Skill Acquisition,
- Sport Media,
- Sports Tourism
Short-term Summer Programs may also be available. In 2023, they offered two-week courses in Global Public Health and Sports Studies; varies by year.
Semester Options:
- Fall Trimester: September – December
- Spring Trimester: January – May
- Summer Trimester: May – August
(Note: Some summer classes may be shorter.)
Study in the coastal city of Brighton in Southern England. Sophomore standing required, 2.75 GPA minimum. Classes vary by semester, but the School of Sport and Health Sciences offers a wide range of undergraduate classes in Sport and Exercise Science.
Study Abroad Program Information
Semester Options:
- Fall: September – December
- Spring: January – March
- Summer: April – June
Study in the county of Essex in southeast England, between London and the North Sea. Essex is known for its coast being one of the longest of any English county, and it is one of the best places to live in the UK.
U of Essex is part of ISEP and UW is recognized as one of the partner universities in North America for student exchange.
Academic requirement:
- You must be in a good academic standing at your home institution.
- Please check the modules you would like to take at Essex for any prerequisites.
Learn more about the School of Sport, Rehabilitation and Exercise Sciences
You can study abroad at Essex for a term or year:
- Fall Term (October-December)
- Spring/Summer Terms (January-June)
- Academic Year (October-June)
- Calendar Year (January-December)
Full year students must take 120 Essex Credits, which is usually eight modules.
Term-only students must take 60 Essex Credits, which is usually four modules.
Note: These credits are different from how we consider credits in the US!
Application Deadlines:
- Fall entry: May 31
- Spring entry: November 1
Both campuses are on the east coast of Australia, close to the most beautiful beaches.
- Minimum GPA: 2.5
- Trimester 1: February to June
- Trimester 2: July to October
Application deadlines:
- Trimester 1 - Nov 1
- Trimester 2 - Apr 1
Campus locations:
- Melbourne (“the world’s most livable city”),
- Twin Geelong (think beaches),
- Warrnambool (ideal for marine and freshwater science)
- Minimum GPA: 2.6
- Trimester 1: February to June
- Trimester 2: July to October
Application deadlines:
- Trimester 1 - Oct 1
- Trimester 2 - Mar 15
Campus locations:
- Adelaide is Australia’s education city and the capital of the state of South Australia, it has all the advantages of big city life yet is small enough to get around easily.
- Adelaide has one of the highest standards of living of any city in the world yet is one of the least expensive.
- Minimum GPA: 2.75
- Trimester 1: February to June
- Trimester 2: July to October
UW Application Requirements and Deadlines:
- Must be nominated by Education Abroad Coordinator to UniSA
- Fall/Academic Year Programs: March 15
- Summer Programs: March 15
- Spring Semester Programs: October 15
UniSA Application Deadlines:
- Fall: April 15
- Spring: November 15
