Critical Dates

UF International Ctr (UFIC)

Application Deadline: November 1, 2004

Program Dates: Feb. 26 – Mar. 5, 2005

Why study Ancient and Modern Sport, Physical Activity and Recreation in Italy?

To discover Rome’s history and monuments; the timelessness of the Roman Forum; and the legacy and impact of sites and structures such as the Colosseum, Circus Maximus, Baths of Caracalla and the Stadio Olimpico on sport and recreation as we know it today.

Program of Study

The program’s focus is on the history of the Ancient and Modern Sport, Physical Activity and Recreation in Italy. The cultural and historical importance of Italy, Rome and Pompeii are explored through presentations, group discussions, and excursions in Rome and Pompeii. Accommodations in Rome for six nights and seven days are located in the heart of the city. A full-day excursion to Pompeii, via a luxury bus ride, includes a visit and guided tour of the city’s excavations.