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  • Our curriculum provides students with the skills to contribute to a complex society that encourages justice, diversity, and sustainability at the local, state, national and international levels.

    the exercise of your rights, duties and opportunities as citizens. Quick Facts Welcome to Political ScienceThe student of politics seeks to understand how governments are organized and structured, how political processes are employed, and the relationship of structures and processes to societal purposes. Since political activity may embody and reflect the full range of human values, the study of politics includes realities of politics while at the same time asking how well political systems work

    Professor Michael Artime, Chair
    Xavier, Room 106 12180 Park Ave S Tacoma, WA 98447-0003
  • Thinking about becoming a social worker? Compare a BSW and an MSW and explore if an MSW is worth it. In social work, two degrees stand out: the Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) and the Master of Social Work (MSW). Understanding the differences and their…

    BSW vs MSW: What is an MSW Degree and Is It Worth It? Posted by: chaconac / July 19, 2023 July 19, 2023 Thinking about becoming a social worker? Compare a BSW and an MSW and explore if an MSW is worth it.In social work, two degrees stand out: the Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) and the Master of Social Work (MSW). Understanding the differences and their respective career prospects is crucial if you’re considering a career in social work.What is the difference between a BSW and an MSW?Let’s

  • TACOMA, Wash. (Aug. 31, 2015)—On Aug. 1, the Lutes and I started our 10-day adventure to England: Eighteen women’s soccer players and 14 men’s soccer players, along with both teams’ coaching staff and a trainer, were fortunate enough to play soccer, experience a new culture…

    Goal!! PLU Soccer Teams Bond—and Win—on 10-Day Trip to England Posted by: Sandy Dunham / August 31, 2015 Image: The PLU soccer community poses in front of the Manchester United stadium during a 10-day trip to England. (Photo courtesy assistant athletic trainer Todd Yamauchi.) August 31, 2015 By Lena Moreno ’17For PLU Marketing & Communications TACOMA, Wash. (Aug. 31, 2015)—On Aug. 1, the Lutes and I started our 10-day adventure to England: Eighteen women’s soccer players and 14 men’s soccer

  • TACOMA, WASH. (Feb. 4, 2016)- Kamari Sharpley-Ragin reluctantly admits that he used to joke about racism. The ninth-grader from Lincoln High School in Tacoma says it didn’t seem like a big deal, since he never really experienced overt discrimination himself. Now, he says he knows…

    Students from PLU and Tacoma’s Lincoln High School work together to fight racism Posted by: Kari Plog / February 4, 2016 Image: A group of PLU and Lincoln High School students present their hand-made puzzle project titled “Keep an Open Mind” in The Cave. (Photo by John Froschauer/PLU) February 4, 2016 By Kari Plog '11PLU Marketing & CommunicationsTACOMA, WASH. (Feb. 4, 2016)- Kamari Sharpley-Ragin reluctantly admits that he used to joke about racism. The ninth-grader from Lincoln High School in

  • TACOMA, WASH. (Sept. 12, 2016)- Rae Linda Brown, Ph.D., says Pacific Lutheran University already exhibits academic excellence in a variety of ways: rich global education, robust student-faculty research, world-class faculty members and, of course, eager students who are ready to change the world. But Brown…

    PLU’s provost plans to improve faculty diversity, visibility and accessibility of campus research Posted by: Kari Plog / September 12, 2016 Image: Rae Linda Brown, Ph.D., addresses first-year Lutes at the annual convocation ceremony a month after beginning her tenure as provost and senior vice president for academic affairs. (Photo by John Froschauer/PLU) September 12, 2016 By Kari Plog '11PLU Marketing & CommunicationsTACOMA, WASH. (Sept. 12, 2016)- Rae Linda Brown, Ph.D., says Pacific

  • The PLU Department of Kinesiology (KINS) provides a rich variety of educational experiences that help students satisfy both General University Requirements (GURs), as well as pre-professional

    From the Court to the Classroom: Sianna Iverson’s continued resilience and drive is taking her from PLU to Duke University More Diversity and Inclusion Speaker Series: "Facing Uncomfortable Truths" – Dr. Richard Lapchick More PLU’s new anatomy and physiology lab is the first in a series of science upgrades More Why Study Kinesiology? It is a dynamic and growing field with applications to a wide array of allied health, medicine, fitness, education, sport, and recreation related professions

    Current Hours
    Monday: 8am - 4pm
    Tuesday: 8am - 4pm
    Wednesday: 8am - 4pm
    Thursday: 8am - 4pm
    Friday: 8am - 4pm
    Department of Kinesiology
    Olson Auditorium Building Room 101 Tacoma, WA 98447-0003
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  • Lutes are dedicated to global education, and student athletes are no different. This fall, two Lutes who studied in Norway managed to balance their studies and training abroad, while PLU welcomed

    .” Despite an ocean separating her from the team, Floyd had the help of fellow PLU student Jackie Stenberg ’19. “Jackie’s been my workout buddy,” Floyd said. “She keeps me accountable. She’s a lot better at planning workouts than I am.” The pair did sprints and workouts at the campus track, as well as hikes and running. They also participated in some competitive sports, including handball, a popular Norwegian team sport. “Those are always fun because it’s competitive, but not hardcore competitive,” Floyd

  • The Head in the Game: Q&A with PLU Coach Goes Inside the Mind of an Athlete Posted by: Silong Chhun / February 18, 2022 February 18, 2022 By Veronica CrakerPLU Marketing & CommunicationsZach Willis ’19 earned a BA in kinesiology with a concentration in health and fitness promotion and minored in sport and exercise psychology while playing on the football team at Pacific Lutheran University Last year he returned to the university to serve as the football team’s assistant offensive line coach