Key West, FL
Catch a flightCultural sitesLocal culture Health & Wellness
Spend 10 days in the contiguous US's southernmost island city exploring health behavior change, strength and conditioning, nutrition, and beach sports while immersing yourself in the rich literary, maritime, and cultural history of Key West, Florida.
7 days travel at
$2,675 plus tuition
EXSC 3930
3 Credit Hours
Instructed by
Dr. Daniel Czech
Priority Deadline
September 30, 2026
Travel Overview
Go beyond textbooks and lecture halls. Study USA’s travel courses combine academic learning with hands-on, real world experiences. Every class maximizes its unique location with immersive activities.
You’ll earn academic credit, apply what you’re learning directly to your surroundings, and engage in lively class experiences—all guided by Ole Miss faculty.
What You'll Learn
- Develop a personalized 6-week strength and conditioning program based on individual fitness goals and needs analysis.
- Explore principles of healthy eating, meal planning, and mindful nutrition through hands-on workshops and daily practice.
- Understand how stress, psychosocial health, and behavior change strategies impact lifelong wellness.
- Gain competency in beach volleyball skills, rules, and techniques alongside aerobic and anaerobic conditioning.
- Examine the cultural and historical significance of Key West through guided excursions to literary landmarks, museums, and maritime sites.
All activities are tentative and subject to change depending on scheduling, booking availability, and course adjustments.
What You'll Do
Site Visits/Tours and Guest Lectures may include:
- Daily CrossFit-style strength and conditioning workouts at the DoubleTree Resort.
- Beach volleyball instruction and tournament play on Key West beaches.
- Snorkeling and kayaking excursions in the Florida Keys.
- Sunset sailing cruise off Key West.
- Reef fishing, jet skiing, and windsurfing adventure day.
- Guided tour of the Ernest Hemingway Home & Museum.
- Visit the Harry S. Truman Little White House, Butterfly Museum, and Key West Shipwreck Treasure Museum.
- Cultural dining experiences at Famous Key West Restaurants with healthy eating discussion
Meet Your Instructor
All Study USA courses are designed and led by Ole Miss faculty. Your instructor(s) will be your first point of contact during your travels and lead you through all the class experiences.
Dr. Daniel Czech
Dean of the School of Applied Sciences and Professor of Health Exercise Science and Recreation Management
drczech@olemiss.edu
Daniel Czech assumed his role as Dean of the University of Mississippi School of Applied Sciences in June 2025, bringing distinguished expertise in performance psychology, higher education leadership, and international sports development.
Dr. Czech is a Certified Mental Performance Consultant (Emeritus) through the Association for Applied Sport Psychology, having consulted with professional athletes across the NFL, PGA, NBA, and MLB. His distinguished background includes serving as International Ambassador for Major League Baseball, developing sports programs and conducting performance psychology clinics in 58 countries. His corporate consulting portfolio includes Fortune 500 companies, where he applies evidence-based psychological principles to optimize workplace performance and enhance leadership development.
"I've spent nearly 20 years traveling to 58 countries as a Major League Baseball Ambassador, and the one thing I've learned is that real behavior change doesn't happen in a classroom. It happens when you're challenged in a new environment surrounded by people who push you to grow. Key West gives students the chance to live what we teach: physical conditioning, stress management, healthy eating and cultural awareness, all in one of the most historically rich and physically beautiful settings in the country. You won't just learn about wellness, you will practice it every single day for numerous days, and you will leave with a plan and the confidence to keep it going."
– Dr. Daniel Czech