Mayterm 2024 Kinesiology in the UK

This program will primarily will focus on both research and laboratory experiences for Kinesiology majors or students with an sincere interest in these areas. The proposed program will include a eight-day research component with Dr. James Betts at the University of Bath in England. After a few days of site-seeing, students will take a one-week intensive study of Advanced Human Anatomy with Cadaver at the University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, Scotland.  Because of lab space, there will be a maximum of eighteen students that can be accepted.

Itinerary
University of Bath

The program will begin in Bath for the eight days.

London and Switzerland

Next the cohort will spend time in London and Wengen, Switzerland. More details to come.

Univeristy of Edinburgh

The program ends with one week in Edinburgh.

Courses

The program is “experiential learning” and will involve several hours planning and implementing research in exercise science. 

Students will fulfill 20 hours in the Human Anatomy lab with a one-week intensive study of Advanced Human Anatomy with Cadaver.

Students will participate in a unique physical education activity experience, emphasizing maximal intensity training.

Faculty

Dr. Gregg Afman, a professor in the Kinesiology department will lead the program.  He has extensive previous experience by leading eight prior KNS Mayterm groups in Europe.  Through these experiences he has developed strong relationships with faculty in both Bath, England and Edinburgh, Scotland.

Program Cost & Dates

$7750 plus round trip airfare -- All expenses are included (housing, food, admissions, travel) in the cost except for flight expenses to and from London Heathrow Airport. The program dates are May 16 - June 8, 2024.

Eligibility

  • Class standing
  • GPA (minimum 2.3 gpa for eligibility)
  • Application and essays
  • Personal and faculty recommendations

Criteria 

In addition to the general qualifications above, the following are requirements that must be met, with or without reasonable accommodation, in order to complete all essential elements of the program. All participants must be able to:

  • Navigate carrying personal items including suitcase and/or backpack without assistance.
  • Anticipate having sufficient emotional wellness to fully participate in the program safely and successfully despite the limited availability of frequent access to psychological services.
  • Anticipate at least double occupancy accommodations on some if not all locations.

Application

Applications are now closed. For more information about the program, contact Dr. Afman at afman@westmont.edu.