Physical Education Teaching

Student testimonials

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Adventure & Outdoor Pursuits emphasis

Megan Lund

“Every time I think about my experience with this program, I think simply of how grateful and fortunate I am to be on this journey with this staff and the with others in the program. The knowledge, insights, ideas and conversations shared between us have immediately impacted my teaching practice (and my students) positively! Best decision ever!!”

Adapted Physical Education emphasis

Scott Rosenfeld

“I could not have felt more prepared to start working as an APE teacher than I did after completing my graduate assistantship at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse. Being able to work hands-on with all ages of students with a variety of disabilities made me a highly qualified teacher candidate and was extremely helpful when interviewing with potential employers.”

Adventure & Outdoor Pursuits emphasis

Gabrielle Strittmater

"The adventure emphasis provides countless experiences that enhance your education. These opportunities foster development of facilitation skills and encourage discourse. Instructors and peers are supportive, and authenticity is celebrated."

Adventure & Outdoor Pursuits emphasis

Josh Thomas

“The graduate program at UW-La Crosse has been an amazing experience. I didn't know how much I didn't know about teaching, meaning, I have learned a lot! The pedagogical instruction as well as the experiences while obtaining my master's in physical education have been phenomenally helpful to my teaching career. The professors in my program are world-class educators as well as first class people. This program has been entirely a positive experience and I would recommend it to everyone.!”

Adapted Physical Education emphasis

Brittany Thomfohrda

"The UWL graduate program in Adapted Physical Education provided me with tools I needed to be successful in the field of Adapted Physical Education. UWL gave me not only the knowledge I needed to be a great APE teacher, but more importantly it gave me to confidence and preparation to hit the ground running in my first year of teaching through the hands-on experiences provided."

Adapted Physical Education emphasis

Tom Triezenberg

“As I currently teach APE in both elementary and high school settings, I look back on my time at UWL and am thankful for the amount I learned from staff, fellow graduate and undergraduate students, APE teacher mentors in the PK-12 schools, children of all ages with disabilities, and their families.”