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Physical Education Teaching

Emphasis Areas

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Physical Education Teaching MS

Adapted Physical Education emphasis

The Physical Education Teaching with Adapted Physical Education (APE) emphasis (MS) is a practitioner oriented program designed for teachers seeking additional expertise in the area of adapted physical education.

Adventure & Outdoor Pursuits emphasis

The Physical Education Teaching with Adventure & Outdoor Pursuits emphasis (MS) allows students to specialize in adventure education facilitation, outdoor leadership, and risk management skills.

*Students can also choose to pursue both emphases (APE and ADV) while attending in person

**Students can also choose a no-emphasis option, however, will still need to take a total of 10 -13 elective credits.

UWL earns $1.25M grant for Adapted PE, School Psych Read the story

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From left, UWL students Nik Carpenter, a research student and graduate teaching assistant; and students Gwen Stovall and Amanda Bratsch are measuring sport performance in the environmental chamber where specific temperature and humidity can be tightly controlled.

Exploring human limits Posted 9:37 a.m. Friday, Nov. 22, 2024 Newly-renovated Human Performance Lab is a hub for cutting-edge research and teaching Read

Sam Blaskowski shares about his track and field journey, Olympic trials debut, NIL deal with Kwik Trip, and keeping family a priority.

Sprinting toward greatness Posted 1:06 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2024 UWL’s Sam Blaskowski balances family, academics and a passion for track Read

Gait, the way we walk, is an indicator for health issues.

Unlocking the secrets of gait Posted 8:33 a.m. Monday, Sept. 23, 2024 UWL researcher explores the effects of music therapy technique on children’s walking patterns  Read

Cadi Doyle, ’16, was honored with the Adapted Physical Education Teacher of the Year Award by the Society of Health and Physical Educators (SHAPE America). [Doyle pictured on right]

A field for all Posted 8:48 a.m. Monday, July 8, 2024 Alumna Cadi Doyle receives National Teacher of the Year award for adapted physical education Read

Brian Cleven has finished 12 full distance (140.6 mile) IRONMAN Triathlons and qualified for the IRONMAN World Championship through the IRONMAN Legacy Program.

Turning miles into motivation Posted 9:35 a.m. Wednesday, May 1, 2024 Alum says this daily habit over 14 years has positively changed his life Read