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  • Careers in kinesiology-related fields are oriented toward evidence-based service of others, and professionals in these fields get to build a life helping others overcome critical physical and mental

    change an individual’s quality of life for the better, bringing them greater joy, comfort, and confidence. A master’s in kinesiology opens the door to full-time teaching, coaching and strength-and-conditioning positions in colleges and universities, as well as administrative and leadership roles in the health and fitness industry. With a graduate degree, you can expect to qualify for jobs such as a strength and conditioning coach, a sports psychologist, exercise physiologist, and more. We understand

  • We had the opportunity to speak with Kallan Campa, one of the five students from the first graduating class of the MSK program, Kallan Campa, who earned both a bachelor’s and master’s in kinesiology from PLU, shared about her experience pursuing the master’s in kinesiology.…

    in Health and Fitness Education.I first became familiar with PLU’s master’s in kinesiology during my junior year in undergrad when there started to be more talk that this program would begin in 2020. The faculty were all really excited, which piqued my interest and made me want to look into and apply to the program. Eye-opening or valuable aspect of the programI had an idea before entering the graduate kinesiology program of how vast the field of kinesiology is, but during the program, I became

  • Former Governor Christine Gregoire talks about personal responsibility during PLU’s Earth Day celebration. (John Froschauer, Photo) Get involved, take personal responsibility and, by the way, vote, former governor says during Earth Day lecture Barbara Clements, Director of Content Development Turn off the tap. Scoop your…

    practices,” she said. “We don’t’ have the money to fix everything. But every little personal change, you can multiply by 4.5 million. We don’t have a choice but to change our habits.” Read Previous PLU Hebrew Idol Celebrates Class, Creativity and Costumes Read Next Making Fitness Fun COMMENTS*Note: All comments are moderated If the comments don't appear for you, you might have ad blocker enabled or are currently browsing in a "private" window. LATEST POSTS Caitlyn Babcock ’25 wins first place in 2024

  • Special Recognition of Commencement Participants

    KINESIOLOGYStudentsExercise Science Breeze Bartle Health and Fitness Education Katy Cook Pre-Physical Therapy Sianna IversonOUTSTANDING UNDERGRADUATE SOCIAL WORK PRACTICUM STUDENTStudentsStephanie GulledgePEACE SCHOLARSStudentsElijah Noel Wright PaezPSYCHOLOGY DEPARTMENT MERIT IN SERVICEStudentsAmberly Jayne LunsfordPSYCHOLOGY DEPARTMENT RESEARCH AWARDStudentsAmberly Jayne Lunsford Sonika NigamROBERT D. MONROE AWARD IN BOOK ARTSStudentsKaren Zamora-ChavezSEAL OF BILITERACY IN SPANISH - GOLDStudentsEva Reutercrona Celeste

  • From PLU, to Iraq, and Back By Nick Dawson When Barrett Bollen ’12 settled into the starting blocks for the 400-meter hurdles finals at the 2010 Northwest Conference Track and Field Championships in Spokane last April, 10 hurdles measuring 36 inches in height separated him…

    school graduation – he went to boot camp at Marine Corps Recruit Depot in San Diego, graduated meritoriously, and was promoted to private first class for earning a perfect score on his Marine Corps physical fitness test. After attending combat training and occupation specialty school, he checked in with his reserve unit at Fort Lewis in December 2006. In the fall of 2007, Bollen’s first semester at PLU, his unit received activation orders for deployment to Iraq. He took that “ready-to-go” attitude

  • Gift for all-purpose field primes athletic facilities transformation By Greg Brewis Transforming PLU athletic and recreational facilities took a big step forward recently. A gift of $1 million for the construction of an all-weather, multipurpose athletic field on lower campus, is making that closer to…

    the two fields, plans for future development in the area include a new recreation and fitness center just south of Columbia Center. The area south of that may be a future location for student and multigenerational mixed housing. The area may also include space for passive recreation needs that may include an arboretum. When construction begins, the PLU University Golf Course will close to make way for the new field. However, it will remain open for most of the 2011 golfing season. The lower campus

  • Look What (and Who) is New at PLU The newest members of PLU’s faculty gather in front of the library. (Photo: John Froschauer/PLU) By Sandy Deneau Dunham PLU Marketing & Communications It’s a historic time at PLU as we mark our 125th academic year, but…

    new program—and a new way to teach—that includes eight wide-ranging blended or hybrid courses this fall that combine in-class and self-directed online learning: •    BUSA 302: Business Finance •    BUSA 308: Principles of Marketing •    COMA 360: Public Relations Writing •    ECON 111: Principles of Microeconomics: Global and Environmental •    ECON 322: Money and Banking •    EDUC 394: Technology & Teaching •    MUSI 120: Music and Culture •    PHED 100: Personalized Fitness program In addition

  • Welcome to dance at Pacific Lutheran University!  We offer a Dance minor within the Department of Theatre & Dance under the College of Professional Studies.

    -based record as IS: followed by the specific title designated by the student. (1 to 4) Kinesiology and Fitness and Wellness Courses Music Courses Theatre Courses

  • Welcome to dance at Pacific Lutheran University! We offer a Dance minor within the School of Music, Theatre & Dance under the College of Professional Studies.

    on the student term-based record as IS: followed by the specific title designated by the student. (1 to 4) Kinesiology and Fitness and Wellness Courses Music Courses Theatre Courses

  • BA in Environmental Studies with minors in Global Studies and Women's and Gender Studies PCV in Senegal (2016-2018) Lucas Gillespie ’16 served as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Senegal (2016-2018).

    fitness education camp for teenagers. The highlight of his Peace Corps experience was the relationships that he formed with his host family, coworkers, and fellow volunteers and then the fact that anything could happen on any day. The latter led to many stories (and he loves stories!). Colton is currently working as a “real time energy trader” for a company that does portfolio management for utilities and energy companies. He is interested in staying in the energy industry because it’s a complex space