Physical Education Minor
If you think you might like to enter a health field but aren’t sure exactly which one, this minor can serve as a good introduction to the world of physical education. Learn about the fundamentals of exercise science and explore a range of related topics according to your area of interest.
credits required for the Physical Education minor
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of students who apply to WOU are selected for admission
student clubs and organizations are waiting to welcome you in
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of students are assigned multiple advisers devoted to guiding them through their four years at WOU
Highlights of the program
- Gain a deeper understanding of movement science and all the ways it can be used
- Find out more about human physiology, including all levels of ability
- Explore nutrition, exercise and relaxation techniques that can serve you in the future
Example Courses
Faculty
JEFFREY ARMSTRONG
Professor, Health & Exercise Science
503-838-8999 | armstroj@wou.edu | RWEC 229
DORIS CANCEL-TIRADO
Professor, Health & Exercise Science
503-838-8470 | canceltd@wou.edu | RWEC 241
BRANDON CLAGGETT
NTT Assistant Professor, Health & Exercise Science
503-838-9217 | claggettb@wou.edu | RWEC 247
AMY MCDONNELL
NTT Assistant Professor, Theatre/Dance
503-838-8827 | mcdonnella@wou.edu | OPE 207
JANET ROBERTS
NTT Instructor, Health & Exercise Science
503-838-8446 | robertsjl@wou.edu | RWEC 231
SHAWN SELLERS
NTT Instructor, and Fabulous, Health & Exercise Science
503-838-8985 | sellerss@wou.edu | RWEC 237
JENNIFER TAYLOR-WINNEY
Associate Professor, Health & Exercise Science
503-838-8923 | taylorj@wou.edu | RWEC 233
GAY TIMKEN
Professor & Division Chair, Health & Exercise Science
503-838-8217 | timkeng@wou.edu | RWEC 238
EMILY VALA-HAYNES
Associate Professor, Health & Exercise Science
503-838-9256 | valahaynese@wou.edu | RWEC 235
LOREN WISNIEWSKI
NTT Instructor, Health & Exercise Science
503-838-9291 | wisniewl@wou.edu | RWEC 258
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