KIN 355 - Topics: Movement Across Cultures (FEE) (1)

This course provides an immersive investigation into movement in the life and culture of the Bahamas. We will explore the intersections of various aspects of physical activity (exercise, sports, physical education, cultural expression) with Bahamian history, culture, education, wellness, tourism, and the environment. Specific research topics may include environmental impacts of movement-based tourism, education of movement within and outside of the Bahamas school system, the meaning and quantification of movement during Junkanoo, the impacts of sports tourism, and a comparison of the history of movement between the indigenous Lucayan tribes, colonial and loyalist plantations, and present day communities. A significant portion of the course (two weeks) will be conducted in Nassau and at the Gerace Research Centre on the island of San Salvador, Bahamas.

Field activities will include hiking, snorkeling, swimming, exploring historic sites, spelunking, community engagement with local residents and practitioners, and experiencing the local culture.

A non-refundable deposit of $340 is due on Friday, April 15th. The total cost of this course is $3,400. Funding is available through Ingenuity in Action: https://www.cornellcollege.edu/ingenuity/inact-portal/index.php

Location: Bahamas

  Prerequisites: KIN 328  or Permission of Instructor This course is pre-approved for transcript notation in the Ingenuity in Action category, Global Connections. To participate and earn notation of completion on your transcript, please complete the Ingenuity in Action application.