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WVU International
Partnerships

College of Health Sciences, College of Physical Education, and the WVU Carruth Center for Counseling and Psychological Services
Location: Leysin, Switzerland
Dates: May 31 - June 29, 2008
Program Status: No longer accepting applications

This course is designed to educate students about the importance of both leadership and wellness in their lives. Switzerland is one of the wealthiest countries in the world with a global perspective on business as well as health and wellness.

The Leadership and Professional Development part of the course will teach students theories of leadership and provide them with skills to develop their own personal leadership style. They will also be introduced to real-world leadership experiences through excursions to the world headquarters of Nestle, the United Nations, and the International Olympic Committee.

The Wellness and Personal Health section of the course will examine the effects of physical fitness and proper nutrition in the prevention and treatment for chronic disease. Students will have the opportunity to experience thermal spas, Nordic walking tours, and various other wellness treatments.

Program Director

• Professor Catherine Yura, Carruth Center
• Professor Jack C Watson II , Department of Physical Education
• Professor Randy Bryner, Department of Exercise Physiology
• Professor Marion Kostka, Carruth Center

Course Information

• SEP 493: SPTP Leadership & Professional Development, 3 credits - Syllabus
• EXPH 493: Wellness and Personal Health, 3 credits - Syllabus

Cost: $5,950

• Price includes: WVU credits, extended learning fees, housing, some meals, local transportation, excursions, international health insurance
• Not included: international flight, passport fees, personal expenses

Program Resources

• Program Application
• Acceptance Packet - Due: April 11, 2008
• Pre-Departure Orientation - Registration Form
• Pre-Departure Guide

Travel Resources

• U.S. Passport Application Instructions
• WVU International Travel Clinic
• Consular Information Sheet for Switzerland - U.S. State Department
• Embassy of Switzerland in the United States
• Health Information for Travelers to Switzerland - U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC)