Sport, Health and Human Performance
Immersion in London and Paris
Sports Medicine, Athletic Performance and the Culture of Sport — across London and Paris
London
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Paris
Healthcare
26 Days / 25 Nights
Sustainable Development Goals in Action
The Destination
Program Overview
Sport, health and human performance immersion in London and Paris is a 26-day faculty-led program studying sports medicine, athletic performance, and the culture of sport across two capitals, from USD $4,910 per participant.
Sport has long been woven into the culture of the United Kingdom and France. It became especially significant during the imperial era, when sport was used to instill values such as discipline, teamwork, cooperation and resilience — qualities seen as essential to national life. It is no coincidence that France founded the modern Olympic Games and that many of the most successful Olympic nations are those with long, storied sporting histories.
To understand health and human performance in the UK and France today, it helps to recognize how central sport is to both nations. That significance shows up in a sophisticated ecosystem — athletes, coaches, clubs and training facilities, physical and mental health services, rehabilitation and fitness centers, stadiums, hospitality, and passionate fans. This program engages students with the people and organizations across that ecosystem while immersing them in the culture of two of the world's great capitals.
Faculty lead the academic program while Authentica provides a seamless on-ground foundation: coordination of curricular visits, guided cultural experiences, meeting-room space, all inter-city and local transport, and a dedicated Authentica Program Manager who accompanies the group 24x7 from orientation to departure. Split between London and Paris, students gain a comparative, cross-cultural view of health and human performance alongside strong cultural competency.
Ideal for students in Health, Human Performance, Sport Science, Kinesiology and related disciplines — undergraduate and graduate students.
What You'll Do
Key Program Elements
Explore Health Systems and Human Performance
- Engage with healthcare and mental-health services and rehabilitation facilities.
- Learn from sessions on sports psychology, nutrition and athletic performance.
- Examine how two nations support the health and wellbeing of their athletes.
Go Inside the Sport Ecosystem
- Meet sports organizations, coaches and the support staff behind elite performance.
- Tour international stadiums and training facilities.
- Experience the atmosphere of live sport and its fan culture.
Experience the Culture of Two Capitals
- A guided bike tour of central London's landmarks.
- A hands-on French cooking class in Paris.
- Multi-day city passes and a farewell dinner cruise on the Seine.
Impact
UN Sustainable Development Goals in Action for this Program
SDG 3: Good Health and Well-Being
- Studies athlete health, sports medicine, rehabilitation, nutrition and mental conditioning firsthand.
- Examine how national health and sport systems support wellbeing and human performance.
SDG 4: Quality Education
- Extends learning beyond the campus through an immersive, faculty-led program across two countries.
- Pairs academic study with curricular visits and active, experiential learning.
SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals
- Builds cross-border engagement with health, sport and hospitality organizations in the UK and France.
- Fosters international academic and professional connections through direct collaboration.
Beyond the Classroom
Program Highlights
What You'll Take Home
Learning Outcomes
Health and Human Performance Insight
Study athlete health, sports medicine, rehabilitation, nutrition and mental conditioning through direct engagement with practitioners and facilities.
The Sport Ecosystem and Industry
Understand how clubs, coaches, facilities, healthcare, hospitality and governance connect into a single high-performance ecosystem.
Cross-Cultural Competency
Live and learn across two countries and build the intercultural awareness essential for international careers.
Comparative and Global Perspective
Compare how the UK and France approach health, performance and sport, and develop the global perspective expected of today's leaders.
Day by Day
Sample Itinerary
Program services and inclusions are curated based on the faculty's learning objectives and may vary by cohort. The structure below is representative; the day numbers are approximate and the timing of classes, visits and activities may shift.
Arrival in London
Group arrival, transfer to the centrally located hotel and check-in, with a program orientation.
Meals: B, LLondon Orientation
A hop-on-hop-off bus tour with a city scavenger hunt to get oriented to the capital.
Meals: BClasses and a London Curricular Visit
Faculty-led classes in a dedicated meeting room, alongside a curricular visit to a health or sport organization.
Meals: BLondon by Bike
A guided bike tour of central London, past Buckingham Palace, St. Paul's Cathedral and the Houses of Parliament.
Meals: BClasses and Independent Exploration
Continued classes, with free time to explore London's landmarks and sport venues independently.
Meals: BLondon to Paris
Eurostar train transfer to Paris and check-in, followed by a hop-on-hop-off bus tour with a scavenger hunt.
Meals: BClasses and a Paris Curricular Visit
Faculty-led classes alongside a curricular visit to a French health or sport organization.
Meals: BFrench Cooking Class
A hands-on French cooking class exploring the country's culinary culture.
Meals: BClasses and Farewell
Final classes, closing with a farewell dinner cruise on the Seine.
Meals: B, DFree Time and Departure
Free time to explore before check-out and group transfers for onward departures.
Meals: BAt a Glance
Program Snapshot
Meals Included
Sustainability
On-Ground Support
Insurance
Investment
Pricing & Inclusions
Program Cost
From USD $4,910*
per participant
Per-participant pricing scales with group size. Two curricular visits are included; any additional visit or speaker fees, where applicable, are quoted separately.
Request a customized quote*Costs may vary depending on group size, program inclusions, number of program days, and other factors. Please contact us for a customized quote.
What's Included
- Accommodation for 25 nights on a bed-and-breakfast basis (Wi-Fi included)
- Two curricular visits per participant (one in London, one in Paris)
- Meeting-room space with projector, whiteboard and Wi-Fi
- Orientation sessions in London and Paris (with lunch)
- Eurostar train from London to Paris, with a separate luggage coach
- AC coach for group airport and station transfers
- A London travel card with pre-loaded credit and Paris metro passes
- Multi-day London and Paris sightseeing passes
- A London bike tour and a Paris cooking class
- Group meals — daily breakfasts, 3 lunches and a Seine farewell dinner
- 24x7 on-ground support by an Authentica Program Manager
- Tips for guides and drivers, and all applicable taxes
Good to Know
FAQs About the Program
1. What is the best faculty-led study abroad program in London and Paris for health and human performance students?
"Sport, Health and Human Performance Immersion in London and Paris" is a faculty-led study abroad program for health, human performance, sport-science and related students. Over roughly four weeks it combines classes with curricular visits to health and sport organizations, a study of the sport ecosystem across the UK and France, and cultural immersion in two of the world's great capitals.
2. When is the best time of year to run a study abroad program in London and Paris?
Late spring and summer are the best times to run this program in London and Paris, with long daylight hours, mild weather and a full calendar of sporting and cultural events. The program can be scheduled to fit your university's academic calendar.
3. Do students need a visa for the United Kingdom and France?
Most U.S. and Australian students do not need a visa for a short study abroad program in the United Kingdom or France. A UK Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) is now required for visa-exempt visitors to the UK, and France (in the Schengen Area) is introducing ETIAS authorization for visa-exempt visitors; both should be arranged before travel. Authentica provides pre-departure guidance, though obtaining any required authorization remains the participant's responsibility.
4. Which cities does this UK and France program cover?
The program is based in London for the first half and Paris for the second, with a Eurostar train transfer between them. London and Paris each anchor classes, curricular visits and cultural immersion, giving students a comparative view of health, performance and sport across two countries.
5. Why are London and Paris ideal for studying sport, health and human performance?
The UK and France have deep sporting cultures and sophisticated ecosystems spanning athletes, clubs, training and rehabilitation facilities, healthcare and mental-health services, and sport hospitality. London and Paris let students engage this ecosystem directly and compare how two nations approach health and human performance.
6. What is included in an Authentica faculty-led study abroad program?
An Authentica faculty-led program includes accommodation, all inter-city and local transport, coordination of curricular and organization visits, cultural experiences, meeting-room space, group meals, and 24x7 on-ground support from a dedicated Authentica Program Manager. Faculty lead the academics while Authentica manages every logistical and safety detail.
7. Are London and Paris safe for university study abroad groups, and how is risk managed?
London and Paris are very safe, well-connected destinations for study abroad groups, with ordinary urban awareness against petty theft the main precaution. Authentica provides 24x7 on-ground support through a dedicated Program Manager who stays with the group, a Day 1 orientation and safety briefing, and carries US$5M commercial general liability and US$1M errors and omissions insurance.
8. How can universities customize this London and Paris program for their students?
Every Authentica program is co-created with faculty around specific learning objectives, so the itinerary, curricular visits, academic focus, duration and cities can all be tailored. Contact info@authentica.com to design a version for your cohort.
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