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KINES 405NBicycling Culture and Urban Design

3 credits · Kinesiology · Penn State

KINES 405N , a study abroad course, based in a bicycle friendly European city, provides students with an opportunity to experience the programs, policies, infrastructure (including urban design features) and culture associated with bicycling in what is one of the most bike-friendly cities in the world. Students will have an opportunity to be immersed in the city's bicycle culture, observe bicycle infrastructure and multi-modal transportation solutions, learn from programs and policies that support bicycling and learn about the role of bicycling in sustainable, liveable communities. This course will be taught from a multi-disciplinary perspective to address the complex issues associated with bicycling. Students are expected to apply information and content to other countries and communities.

Before you enroll

Prerequisites

From the catalog: “KINES 100 or LARCH 125 or [5th Semester standing and (3 credits of CAS or 3 credits of ENGL)]”

Counts toward

General education

Arts (GA), Health & Physical Activity (GHW)