Program overview
Ice and snow sports is a discipline under sports science, focusing on techniques, teaching, training, and event organization for skiing, skating, ice hockey, curling, and more. Core courses include ice and snow sports techniques (e.g., alpine skiing, speed skating), exercise physiology, sports training, ice and snow venue operations management, and ice and snow event planning. This major suits students who love outdoor activities, have a sports background, don't mind the cold, and are willing to work in winter environments. Chinese universities have unique advantages in this field, especially in the Northeast (e.g., Harbin Institute of Physical Education, Shenyang Sport University) and Beijing Sport University, which offer professional ski slopes and ice rinks as training bases. Some schools also collaborate with Winter Olympic venues to provide internship opportunities.