Kinesiology and Physical Education Program
About
The Kinesiology and Physical Education (KPE) Program is one of three programs in the Department of Physical Education, Health and Recreation. There are three degrees offered: B.S. Kinesiology, B.A.E. Physical Education and Health P-12, M.S. Human Movement and Performance.
The Kinesiology major is in very high demand at Western. WWU students are strongly urged to declare the Kinesiology major early in order to be connected with a departmental advisor and to develop a plan of study. Once declared as a major, however, students are not assured access to courses offered in the Kinesiology major until they have accumulated a significant number of credits, allowing them to register when there is space open in the desired classes. It is often not until late in the junior year or at the start of the senior year that students can start the core classes required in the Kinesiology major due to its popularity. Some required and elective courses for the Kinesiology major that are offered in other departments can be taken prior to Kinesiology courses. Due to very high enrollment and limited state funding, the time to degree for a major in the Kinesiology may be extended beyond the normal period. Please declare your major as soon as possible, and seek advising early and often!
Program Advisors
General questions regarding the Kinesiology and Physical Education Program can be sent to Dr. Gordon Chalmers (360) 650-3113, Gordon.Chalmers@wwu.edu.
Questions regarding specific areas of study:
Pre-Physical Therapy, Pre-Health Care Professions, Movement Studies
Dr. Gordon Chalmers (360) 650-3113 Gordon.Chalmers@wwu.edu
Dr. Dave Suprak (360) 650-2586, Dave.Suprak@wwu.edu
Health and Fitness Specialist
Dr. Lorrie Brilla (360) 650-3056, Lorrie.Brilla@wwu.edu
Sport Psychology
Dr. Linda Keeler (360) 650-3514, Linda.Keeler@wwu.edu
Physical Education and Health P-12
Dr. LeaAnn Martin (360) 650-3054, LeaAnn.Martin@wwu.edu
Dr. Derrick Mears (360) 650-3106, Derrick.Mears@wwu.edu
Graduate Program
Dr. Lorrie Brilla (360) 650-3056, Lorrie.Brilla@wwu.edu
Transfer Credit Advisor
Dr. Michelle Mielke (360) 650-4277, Michelle.Mielke@wwu.edu