Canadian and International Exchange Opportunities
The University of Toronto has an ever-increasing number of student exchange programs for which students in Physical and Health Education are eligible. As a general rule, students interested in studying elsewhere are encouraged to do so in the third year of enrollment. Not all courses offered will be accepted by the University of Toronto for credit. Students are advised to consult with the B.P.H.E. Program Office regarding their course selections.
Under the direction of the Director for the International Liaison and Exchanges, the International Student Exchange Office promotes and operates student exchange opportunities for the University of Toronto community.
Students are encouraged to participate in the international and Canadian exchanges offered through the International Student Exchange Office. Awards are available for some exchanges.
International exchanges include universities in the following countries: Australia, Austria, Barbados, Chile, China, Czech Republic, Denmark, England, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Netherlands, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Taiwan, Trinidad, United States of America, and Wales.
Canadian exchanges include: McGill University, McMaster University, Queen’s University, Université Laval, Université de Montréal, University of Alberta, University of British Columbia, University of Waterloo and The University of Western Ontario.
Canadian Universities Study Abroad Program offers two study abroad programs. One at Herstmonceux Castle in East Sussex, England and the second in Nantes, France. For more information contact the International Student Exchange Office.
For more information, deadline dates, and application forms, contact:
International Student Exchange Office
Room 202, Koffler Student Services Centre
214 College St., Toronto, ON. M5T 2Z9
Tel: (416) 946-3138, Fax: (416) 978-6110
e-mail: student.exchange@utoronto.ca
www.utoronto.ca/student.exchange
International Student Conference on the Sport Sciences
Every other year, the Faculty sends two third or fourth year students to the International Student Conference on the Sport Sciences at the Semmelweiss University, Faculty of Physical Education, Budapest, Hungary. The next Conference is expected to take place in April/May 2008. The Faculty’s representatives will be chosen from an essay competition in which evidence of a solid understanding of the relevant literature, critical analysis of a problem/issue and/or original research will be sought. Applications will be available in the fall of 2007. Full-time, part-time and special students are eligible to apply. For further details contact the B.P.H.E. Program Office.
The Bertha Rosenstadt National Undergraduate Conference
The Faculty of Physical Education and Health hosts an annual undergraduate student research day. Students from Kinesiology and Physical Education faculties across Canada are invited to present review papers or research projects to their peers and faculty members. Each year, a renowned researcher or practitioner delivers a keynote address and awards are given to selected student presentations. BPHE students enrolled in PHE390Y/490Y/491H are required to participate.