Physical Activity and the Environment: 21st Century Medicine offers an insight into preventive health, exercise and the environment. Drawing upon sustained research at Exeter, you will gain a deeper understanding of the science behind the interaction of physical activity and the environment on health across the lifespan. Topics will include physiological and psychological aspects of health and well being, natural and virtual environments and their impact on health.

These topics will span the lifecycle from childhood, through adulthood and old age. You will be able to interact with internationally renowned and world-class researchers who have experience of working with health, physical activity and the environment. You will do so over a series of lectures, seminars and practical sessions in natural environments and have a chance to promote and practice 21st Century Medicine.

Period
20-07-2013 - 10-08-2013 (3 weeks)

Target group
Undergraduate and postgraduate students with a minimum GPA of 3.0 or its equivalent.

Course aim
The University of Exeter International Summer School provides an opportunity to study at a top ten UK University that is renowned for research-led teaching with students from around the world.



Credits
5.0 ECTS credits

Course fee
GBP 2: Programme fees cover tuition, accommodation, breakfast, your evening meal, a three day stay in London and a variety of cultural trips and social events.

Course leader
Professor Craig Williams

Scholarships
We offer a number of full and partial scholarships awarded on the basis of academic merit.

University of Exeter International Office
Address: Laver Building, North Park Road Exeter
Postal code: EX4 4QE
City: Exeter
Country: United Kingdom
Website: http://www.exeter.ac.uk/international/summerschool/
E-mail: iss@exeter.ac.uk
Phone: +44 (0)1392 722148