WorldStrides offers study abroad programs in Health & Exercise Science, allowing you to strengthen your academic foundation while gaining a deeper understanding of how culture shapes perspectives on health, wellness, and physical activity. These programs are designed for students pursuing careers in fields like exercise science, kinesiology, physical therapy, nursing, public health, nutrition, and occupational therapy. By studying abroad, you'll develop the cultural competency essential to becoming an effective practitioner in health-related fields, learning how people's cultural and social backgrounds influence their approaches to health and exercise.

You'll have access to a range of specialized courses through WorldStrides' partner universities around the globe. Available subjects include Exercise Science, Global Health, Health Science, Kinesiology, Nursing, Nutrition and Food Science, Occupational Therapy, Public Health, and Sport and Leisure Sciences. Standout courses include "Improving Mental and Physical Health in Communities" at Victoria University of Wellington in New Zealand, "Community Medicine Service Learning" at Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia in Lima, Peru, "Health and Globalization" at Korea University in Seoul, "Applied Exercise Physiology" at the University of Stirling in Scotland, "Sport and Exercise Nutrition" at Bond University on the Gold Coast in Australia, and "Metabolism and Nutrition" at Universidad Católica de Valencia in Spain.

Whether you're seeking hands-on experience in exercise science or specific coursework to advance your knowledge, WorldStrides has program options tailored to your needs. Study abroad experiences in health disciplines provide invaluable exposure to different healthcare systems and practices across cultures, enriching both your academic knowledge and professional preparation. You'll take courses both in and beyond the classroom, gaining practical insights into how health and wellness are understood and practiced in different parts of the world.

WorldStrides supports you throughout your journey with personalized recommendations to help you find your perfect fit. Their dedicated team of advisors can help you narrow down choices based on your preferred courses, location, and budget. Recent students have praised their experiences, with one student from the University of Tampa noting that their semester studying Health & Exercise Science on the Gold Coast was "one of the best things I have ever done," offering opportunities to explore new places, cultures, food, and wildlife while building friendships that last a lifetime.

Program options include Summer, Fall, and Spring terms, as well as extended application deadlines for select 2026 programs, making it easier to fit study abroad into your academic timeline. Whether you're planning for 2026 or looking ahead to Spring 2027, you can explore programs that align with your academic goals in health and exercise science.