About the Program
The Kinesiology and Physical Education (KPE) Program is one of
three programs in the Department of Physical Education, Health,
and Recreation, Western Washington University. There are three
degrees offered: B.Ed. in K-12 Physical
Education and Health; B.S.. in Kinesiology; M.S. in Human Movement and Performance.
Mission of the
Program
The educational mission of the
Kinesiology and Physical Education Program is to develop individuals who make
informed decisions about exercise, human movement, and
performance, that foster health and physically active
lifestyles.
To this end faculty are dedicated to
quality teaching, scholarship and service.
KPE GOALS RELATED TO THE EDUCATION OF STUDENTS
Kinesiology and Physical Education
Program Outcomes Assessment
General questions regarding the Kinesiology and Physical Education Program can be sent to:
Dr. Lorrie Brilla (360) 650-3056, Lorrie.Brilla@wwu.edu
For information about courses numbered 101 through 197, click here or phone 650-7227.
General Program Information and Advising FAQs
Questions
regarding specific specialty areas of study within the Kinesiology and Physical
Education Program can be sent to advisors within the areas:
Health and Fitness Specialist Specialty Area Advisor:
Dr. Lorrie Brilla (360) 650-3056, Lorrie.Brilla@wwu.edu
Movement
Studies Area Advisors:
Dr. Gordon Chalmers (360) 650-3113, Gordon.Chalmers
Dr. Kathleen Knutzen (360) 650-3055 OR 650-3763, Kathy.Knutzen
Dr. Brandi Row (360) 650-4277,
Brandi.Row
Dr. Dave Suprak (360) 650-2586, Dave.Suprak
Pre-Health Care Professions
Specialty Area Advisors:
Dr. Gordon Chalmers (360) 650-3113, Gordon.Chalmers
Dr. Kathleen Knutzen (360) 650-3055 or 650-3763, Kathy.Knutzen
Dr. Brandi Row (360) 650-4277,
Brandi.Row
Dr. Dave Suprak (360) 650-2586, Dave.Suprak
Pre-Physical Therapy Specialty Area Advisors:
Dr. Gordon Chalmers (360) 650-3113,
Gordon.Chalmers
Dr. Kathleen Knutzen (360) 650-3055, Kathy.Knutzen
Dr. Brandi Row (360) 650-4277,
Brandi.Row
Dr. Dave Suprak (360) 650-2586, Dave.Suprak
Sport Psychology Specialty Area Advisor:
Dr. Ralph Vernacchia (360) 650-3514, Ralph.Vernacchia
P-12 Teacher Education Specialty Area Advisors:
Dr. LeaAnn Martin (360) 650-3054,
Leaann.Martin
Dr. Derrick Mears (360) 650-3106,
Derrick.Mears
Department of Physical Education, Health and Recreation
Mail Stop 9067
Western Washington University
516 High St.
Bellingham, WA 98225-9067.
