Physical Education Teaching

Student resources

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Physical Education Teaching (MS) - Resources

Advising

The Physical Education Teaching program is part of the College of Science and Health (CSH). CSH provides general advising information for students within the college.

For program specific questions, contact Dr. Brock McMullen, Physical Education Teaching Graduate Program Director.

Facilities

Center on Disability Health & Adapted Physical Activity (CDHAPA)

Many of our graduate students obtain additional practical experiences through their work in the on-campus CDHAPA program serving persons with disabilities.

108 Mitchell Hall - 608.785.8690

Program Assistant: Sallie Coron

Climbing wall and ropes course

Our students have access to resources available through our Adventure program including the UWL challenge course and climbing wall along with outdoor pursuit activities such as rock climbing activities and rappelling. We also work closely with the UWL First Flight program to provide new undergraduate students with adventure education, outdoor pursuit experiences, and goal setting strategies for college success.

218 Mitchell Hall - adventure@uwlax.edu - 608.785.6515

Program Director: Dr. Jenna Starck
Program Coordinator: TJ Mickschl

Pedagogy & Physical Activity Lab

The Physical Education Teacher Education (PETE) Pedagogy and Physical Activity Lab resources are available to Exercise and Sport Science faculty and students. Faculty and students may reserve teaching resources and lab equipment by contacting us.

27 Mitchell Hall - 608.785.5187

Lab Director: Dr. Deb Sazama
Graduate Assistant: Alex Kurtzman

Thesis

All Physical Education Teaching students select either a thesis or non-thesis program track. Thesis students complete courses in research methods and statistics along with a thesis project.

Graduate students completing a thesis must adhere to the university guidelines and processes for writing, editing, printing, and binding the manuscript. Follow the link to view detailed information.

Physical Education Teacher Assessment Instrumentation (PETAI)

In an effort to provide on going support to our graduates, we offer free links to several versions of this UWL developed systematic observation instrument.

Graduate student resources

Graduate students should be aware of resources available as well as the policies and guidelines impacting graduate education. Links to this much of this important information are available below. If you can't find what you need below, please contact us, gradstudies@uwlax.edu.

Academic policies

Graduate students must adhere to university policies as well as program specific requirements. Information on various university graduate student policies and forms is available on the Graduate Studies website via the link provided.

Please check with the Graduate Program Director for information on academic policies specific to the Physical Education Teaching program.

Campus resources

Graduate students at UWL have access to numerous campus resources. Visit the Campus Life page to learn about services that are available to grad students.

Equity resources

The Office of Equity and Affirmative Action provides resources for policies and procedures in regards to discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.

The Office of Title IX and Compliance is responsible for providing information and resources relating to sexual misconduct policies.

Grants & scholarships through Graduate & Extended Learning (GEL)

Graduate and Extended Learning with support from the Academic Initiatives Differential Allocation Committee, and the Graduate Student Organization work to provide funding opportunities for our graduate students. The grant writing and scholarship competition processes involved also serve as unique professional development opportunities for students.

Grants

Scholarships

Visit the program's Financial Aid page for additional scholarship opportunities.

Representation - Make your voice heard, get involved

As a graduate student, you are eligible to serve on campus committees and to run for Student Association. University involvement can be an important professional development experience during graduate school, we encourage you to check out the opportunities on our Get involved page!

Not sure where to start?

Graduate & Extended Learning is dedicated to helping graduate students from application through commencement. We are here for you throughout your UWL journey. Email your questions to gradstudies@uwlax.edu.