Physical Education, School Health, and Movement Studies Department

College of Education and Professional Studies
School of Education
Ellensburg
Dorothy Purser Hall, room 101
Mail Stop 7572
509-963-1911
Fax: 509-963-1848
www.cwu.edu/peshms
See website for how these programs may be used for educational and career purposes.

Faculty and Staff
Chair
Heidi Henschel Pellett, EdD

Professors
Heidi Henschel Pellett, EdD, physical education, pedagogy
Kirk Mathias, EdD, physical education, pedagogy
Rob Perkins, EdD, recreation, sport management

Associate Professors
Mark Perez, PhD, school health, pedagogy
P. Stefan Ward, PhD, physical education, pedagogy
Rory Weishaar, EdD, athletic administration
Therese Young, MA, dance

Assistant Professors
Judy Beard, PhD, school health, pedagogy
Brian McGladrey, PhD, CSCS, athletic administration
Gabrielle McNeillie, MFA, dance
Tanjian Liang, PhD, physical education, pedagogy
David Rolfe, EdD, recreation, sport management

Lecturer
Edward Callahan Jr., MS, RN, NDTR, CSCS, activity program

Staff
Marni Fox, program support supervisor I
Rafael Gomez-Vilchis, sport equipment manager
Debbie Nethery, pool manager

Department Information
The mission of the Department of Physical Education, School Health, and Movement Studies is to promote health and active lifestyles. The vision of the Department is to create highly recognized and respected academic programs in which students gain the knowledge, skills, and dispositions to be successful in their profession. This mission and vision and the following core values help to guide program decisions within the department:

Professional environment based on ethical behavior, respect, and integrity
Quality of life through health promotion, healthy communities, and active lifestyles
Student focused learning environment based on respect, relevance, and rigor
Social justice and diversity

Proudly, graduates of each major program in the department are highly qualified to enter careers in physical education and school health or public health.

Departmental Programs
Physical Education and School Health (PESH) Major
Physical Education - Coaching Minor
Physical Education - Dance Minor
Physical Education - Dance: Teaching Minor
Physical Education - Activity Program

Program Outcomes
For information on program outcomes, please go to: www.cwu.edu/mission/assessment-improvement/slo-assessment-plans.

Course Offerings
Frequency of course offering information can be found at the department website: www.cwu.edu/peshms or by contacting the department directly.

Programs

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

Dance Major, BA

Bachelor of Science (B.S.)

Minor

Courses

Dance (DNCE) Formerly PED

Elementary (ELEM)

Health Education (HED)

Health and Physical Education (HPE)

PE: Aquatics (PEAQ)

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