October 1, 2020
UW–Madison’s Cindy Kuhrasch appeared on Wisconsin Public Radio’s “The Larry Meiller Show” to talk about the importance of physical education and how it has changed through the years.
Department of Kinesiology
Columna talks with WPR’s Meiller about Fit Families program for children with autism
September 30, 2020
UW–Madison’s Luis Columna recently appeared on Wisconsin Public Radio’s “The Larry Meiller Show” to talk about the Fit Families program for children with autism spectrum disorder and their families.
UW–Madison’s Cook helps plan inaugural Gulf War Illness conference
September 28, 2020
UW–Madison's Dane Cook, a professor with the School of Education's Department of Kinesiology, was one of two researchers on the planning committee for the inaugural Virtual Gulf War Illness State of the Science Conference, which took place in Aug. 2020 — coinciding with the 30th anniversary of Operation Desert Shield.
UW–Madison alum Swenson brings gym class straight to students’ homes
September 25, 2020
UW–Madison alumna Mackenzie Swenson, a first-year physical education teacher at Lodi Elementary School, was featured in a WKOW/Ch. 27 news report about her unique approach to connecting with students while her school is operating virtually this fall.
UW–Madison launching Master of Science in Athletic Training program
September 14, 2020
UW–Madison’s Athletic Training program is transitioning to the master’s degree level due to changing national accreditation standards and an anticipated growth in demand for athletic trainers in the coming years. The new Master of Science in Athletic Training (MSAT) program — which was approved by the UW System’s Board of Regents in April — is now accepting applications and will enroll its first cohort in the summer of 2021.
Department of Kinesiology offering new Athletic Healthcare certificate
September 10, 2020
A new UW–Madison certificate program aimed at undergraduate students with an interest in health care for active populations is now being offered by the School of Education’s Department of Kinesiology. Classes for the Athletic Healthcare certificate were first held this summer, with a full launch kicking off with the fall semester.
School of Education students are ready to take on the new semester
September 2, 2020
Masks. Hybrid learning. Physical distancing. Testing. The fall 2020 semester is kicking off — and at UW–Madison, it won’t be like any semester that’s come before. However, our School of Education students are just as bright, driven, and inspiring as always. Seventeen students shared their thoughts with us on majors, going to college amid COVID-19, what they are excited about this semester, and future plans.
WISC-TV/Ch. 3 highlights ‘virtual PE’ videos from UW–Madison’s Kuhrasch
September 2, 2020
With many schools remaining virtual this fall, there is a need for more physical education at home. Madison's local CBS affiliate, WISC-TV/Ch. 3, highlighted one valuable resource for parents who are looking for ways to keep their children active, developed by UW–Madison's Cindy Kuhrasch.
UW–Madison School of Education unveils bold new program to invest in Wisconsin’s future teachers
August 18, 2020
The Teacher Pledge provides financial support — including up to in-state tuition, fees, and testing certification costs — for students enrolled in one of the School’s teacher education programs. In return, after graduating the students “pledge” to teach for three or four years at a pre-kindergarten through 12th grade school in Wisconsin. Students who go on to teach in a high-need district or in a high-need subject area will fulfill their obligation in three years, while all others will do so in four.
Adapted Fitness changing the perception of what’s possible
August 14, 2020
As part of the School’s Impact 2030 initiative, UW–Madison alumni Ginny and Mike Conway made a generous major gift to make sure the Adapted Fitness program will have dedicated space in the new UW Natatorium. The Conways are passionate about this program and their support, plus generous backing from the university, will assure there is a new, state-of-the-art Adapted Fitness space that will not only better serve clients from the community — but continue to provide incredible training and leadership experiences for students.