University of Wisconsin–Madison

Category: Department of Kinesiology

The School of Education’s 2022 moments in time

As we welcome 2023, we wanted to look back and share photos that highlight some of the special moments that took place across our School in 2022. What an amazing year it was!  Below are some special moments to remember from across the School of Education, winnowed from the many hundreds of photos our photographers …

Up North News points to Teacher Pledge as ‘good news standout’ for 2022

The UW–Madison School of Education Wisconsin Teacher Pledge was identified as a “good news standout” in Up North News’ list of the best moments in Wisconsin education in 2022. The publication writes: “Teacher shortages had been rising for a decade before the pandemic pushed many schools past their breaking point. Wisconsin’s were no exception, but …

Master of Science in Athletic Training set to make history in 2023

Due to changing national accreditation standards and an anticipated growth in demand for athletic trainers in the coming years, UW–Madison’s Athletic Training program has successfully transitioned to the master’s degree level and is up and running with two program cohorts. The Master of Science in Athletic Training (MSAT) program — which was approved by the …

20 School of Education student-athletes named to Academic All-Big Ten Team

Shining a light on their work in the classroom, an outstanding 124 student-athletes from UW–Madison’s fall sports teams were named to the 2022-23 Academic All-Big Ten Team, as announced by the Big Ten earlier this month. Of these, 20 are students pursuing degrees in the School of Education. The Big Ten Conference recognized a total …

UW—Madison’s Larson featured on ‘A Little Easier’ podcast

Beth Larson, an associate professor of occupational therapy with the School of Education’s Department of Kinesiology, was recently interviewed for a podcast titled, “A Little Easier.” Episode 5 of this “podcast for stressed parents” focuses on how emotions flow within families. Larson’s research on parental well-being and 30 years of clinical experience is utilized here …

Stamm shares expertise on concussion recovery times with CNN

CNN asked UW–Madison’s Julie Stamm to share her expertise on concussions for a report on Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa’s Sept. 29 head injury — and an investigation that followed that has resulted in updates to the National Football League’s concussion protocol. Tagovailoa has revealed that he was unconscious after being thrown to the ground, …

Stamm discusses ‘The Brain and Youth Sport’ on Well Wisconsin Radio

Did you know you can tune in to hear a UW–Madison School of Education faculty member to help earn your $150 Well Wisconsin program incentive? The School of Education’s Julie Stamm, a clinical assistant professor in the Department of Kinesiology, is featured in an episode of Well Wisconsin Radio, titled “The Brain and Youth Sport,” hosted by Morgan …