Physical Education Program in China
SUNY - Cortland
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Location:
| Beijing - China | |
Host Institution:
| Beijing Teachers College of Physical Education | |
Highlights:
| The program is designed to provide an opportunity for students majoring in physical education to study Chinese language and culture on location ... | |
Term(s):
| Fall, Spring, Academic Year | |
Language:
| Mandarin | |
English Instruction:
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Academic Credit:
| (12 - 32) | |
Subject Area(s):
| Physical Education | |
Included:
| Textbooks | |
Accommodations:
| Dormitory | |
Participants:
| Undergraduates, Graduates | |
Description:
| The program is designed to provide an opportunity for students majoring in physical education to study Chinese language and culture on location and to observe and participate in Chinese programs of physical education and sport.
Beijing Teachers College of Physical Education is an important institute in the Republic of China for training teachers of sports and athletics as well as coaches and trainers. Its attractive campus offers excellent facilities for a wide variety of sports activities. Some of its buildings were constructed for use in the Asian Games.
Participants may take classes in martial arts, such as chi gung and tai chi, learn about acupuncture and acupressure, study anatomy or biomechanics as well as methods of teaching physical culture, and acquire skills in a wide variety of sports such as artistic gymnastics. Classes are taught in Chinese and participants will study Chinese while enrolled in the College. Where necessary an interpreter will be made available.
The cultural attractions of Beijing, such as the Forbidden City, the Summer Palace, the Temple of Heaven and magnificent parks, to mention a few, are within easy reach by public transportation. The Great Wall of China lies only a short ride north of the city. Excursions by train to the unparalled natural and historical sites of China can be made over a long weekend or vacation.
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URL:
| http://www.studyabroad.com/suny/cortland/beijing_teachers.html |
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