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The Kinesiology and Physical Education Program


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 MISSION & GOALS RELATED TO THE EDUCATION OF STUDENTS

Kinesiology and Physical Education Program Outcomes Assessment (Spring 2011)

KPE Program class waitlist policies and procedures

KPE class access in phase I and phase II policies


General questions regarding the Kinesiology and Physical Education Program can be sent to: Dr. Gordon Chalmers (360) 650-3113, Gordon.Chalmers

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:

Kinesiology Advisers

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. Dave Suprak (360) 650-2586, Dave.Suprak

Pre-Health Care Professions Specialty Area Advisors:
Dr. Gordon Chalmers (360) 650-3113, Gordon.Chalmers

Dr. Dave Suprak (360) 650-2586, Dave.Suprak

Pre-Physical Therapy Specialty Area Advisors:
Dr. Gordon Chalmers (360) 650-3113, Gordon.Chalmers

Dr. Dave Suprak (360) 650-2586, Dave.Suprak

Sport Psychology Specialty Area Advisor:
Dr. Greg Young (360) 650-3055, Greg.Young

Physical Education (Pedagogy) Advisers

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.

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