Through this course, students will learn how well-being, health and longevity stems from lifestyle and choices made along the life course. The Greek island of Ikaria was selected as the destination for this course because it is one of five areas designated as a “Blue Zone”, which is a place where people reach age 100 at rates up to 10 times greater than in the United States. The longevity of Ikarians is due in large part to their lifestyle, which centers around family, social connections, nutrition, physical activity, spirituality and sense of purpose. Students will acquire unique insights regarding the Ikarian lifestyle through professional presentations, observation and dialogue with Ikarian residents. Outside of the scope of coursework, students will enhance their multicultural competency through site visits of historical, cultural, and contemporary significance. The travel component will also include three nights/2 days in Athens, Greece. This class meets 9 times throughout the spring semester and travels for 12 days in May, immediately following graduation. Graduate students and graduating seniors can participate. This program is offered every even Spring Semester. Please contact Amy Kostelic (amy.hosier@uky.edu) with any questions.
Term:
Spring Embedded
Language: English
Through this course, students will learn how well-being, health and longevity stems from lifestyle and choices along the life course. The Nicoya Peninsula of Costa Rica was selected as the destination for this course because it is one of five areas designated as a “Blue Zone”, which is a place where people reach age 100 at rates up to 10 times greater than in the United States. The health and longevity of Ticos is due in large part to their lifestyle, which centers around family, social connections, nutrition, physical activity, sunshine, and sense of purpose. Students will acquire unique insights regarding the “pura vida” lifestyle through professional presentations, observation and dialogue with Costa Rican residents. Outside of the scope of coursework, students will enhance their multicultural competency through site visits of environmental, historical, cultural, and contemporary significance. The travel component will also include overnights in LaFortuna near the Arenal Volcano National Park and in San Jose. There are no pre-requisites. Graduate students AND graduating seniors can participate.
Term:
Winter
Language: English
Students will learn how Sweden is home to some of the healthiest and happiest people in the world. Stockholm was selected as the destination for this course because it is a popular place to examine "lagom", the Swedish philosophy for maintaining a balanced, happy life. Lagom is influenced by work-life balance, community, diet and exercise, nature, respect for self and others, green living, and amazing healthcare. Unique insights about Swedish health and well-being from birth to death will be acquired through hands-on activities, tours, observation, and dialogue with health care professionals. Beyond core coursework, students will enhance their multicultural competency through site visits of historical, cultural, and contemporary significance. Students will also participate in day trips to the cities of Uppsala and Täby. This class meets 9 times throughout the spring semester and travels for 12 days in May, immediately following graduation. Graduate students and graduating seniors can participate. This program is offered every odd Spring Semester. Please contact Amy Kostelic (amy.hosier@uky.edu) with any questions.
Term:
Spring
Language: English
