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  • News articles and blog posts from Pacific Lutheran University.

    New American Colleges and Universities Summer Institute to be held at PLU – Call for proposals The 2018 New American Colleges and Universities (NAC&U) Summer Institute will be held at Pacific Lutheran University June 19-21. The Summer Institute theme is Engaging Civility: Leading Dialogue In and Beyond the University. PLU is excited to welcome colleagues from across NAC&U institutions to campus… February 8, 2018 faculty developmentfaculty newsletterLectures and Events

  • exercise behavior. This course will focus on theory, research and application related to individual and group factors (e.g., motivation, communication, feedback, attribution, leadership) that affect cognitions, behavior and performance in sport and physical activity. Current issues in exercise psychology including exercise adherence and behavioral change strategies will also be examined. (4) KINS 520 : Adapted Training for Special Populations The course will emphasize designing exercise programs for

  • Associate Professor of Psychology Term - May 2021

    Sara Finley, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Psychology Term – May 2021 Nancy Simpson-Younger, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of English Term – May 2021 Julie Smith, Ph.D., Chair Associate Professor of Biology 253-535-7307 Term – May 2021 Matt Smith, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Biology Term – May 2021 Timothy Gintz, D.V.M. Attending Veterinarian Term – May 2021 Pastor Ralf Kalms Term – May 2019

  • Interested in joining the Men's Rowing Club here at PLU?   Never rowed before?  No problem!  We'll teach you the sport and help you find your fit amongst one of the greatest groups of people

    Come Join!Click here to get more information. Interested in joining the Men’s Rowing Club here at PLU?   Never rowed before?  No problem!  We’ll teach you the sport and help you find your fit amongst one of the greatest groups of people you’ll ever meet!  Contact our Men’s Coach today! Claire Ratcliff claire.ratcliff@plu.edu

  • Ranked by Niche as the top Kinesiology department in Washington state and the Pacific Northwest, the Master of Science in Kinesiology at PLU brings a tradition of excellence into the graduate degree. The program combines a rigorous academic experience with real-world, relevant and impactful applications…

    professional behavior to best serve the needs of clients. Program is designed to serve high growth professions and to enhance the skill set of novice and experienced practitioners in exercise, sport, performance and health related careers. /* and an applied project, the Master of Science in Kinesiology at Pacific Lutheran

  • If you can't find an advising guide for your major, then email AADV@plu.edu for assistance.

    and Fitness Education with K-12 Certification, BAK Kinesiology – Health and Fitness Promotion, BAK Kinesiology – Exercise Science Concentration, BSK Kinesiology – Pre-Physical Therapy Concentration, BSK Nursing, BSN Social Work, BSWCollege of Liberal StudiesChinese Studies, BA Criminal Justice, BA Economics, BA English – Creative Writing, BA English – Literature, BA English – Professional, Public, and Digital Literacies, BA  Gender, Sexuality, and Race Studies, BA Global Studies – Development and

  • If you’re looking for a way to be competitive without the varsity sport time constraint join one of our 5 club sports at PLU, which are always open to new players.

    Club Sports If you’re looking for a way to be competitive without the varsity sport time constraint join one of our 5 club sports at PLU, which are always open to new players. Worried because you’ve never played (or even seen) a game before? No problem.  In fact, we generally have no more than four-to-five players who have experience prior to joining our team.  Our head coaches will teach you the sport and help you find your fit amongst one of the greatest groups of teammates you will ever meet

  • Ash Bechtel has always wanted to be in healthcare, but she wasn’t sure which direction to take — nursing or medical school. So, Ash counseled with family and academic advisors before deciding to pursue a biology major that would lead her to becoming a doctor.…

    helped me understand that with science and human bodies, nothing is a closed loop,” she recalls. “The way we work with the environment, the world and other organisms affects how we function as humans.” A holistic worldview has served Ash well. When diagnosed with long COVID her sophomore year, Ash used the experience to frame her capstone project, “Exercise is Medicine.” Because studies of the frequent impacts of exercise on patients with long COVID are few and inconclusive, Ash says she was

  • Our club is about teaching people the sport of ultimate frisbee. Almost all of us had zero experience coming in, but it's easy to learn and all you need are some cleats to play competitively!

    Come join us!Our club is about teaching people the sport of ultimate frisbee. Almost all of us had zero experience coming in, but it’s easy to learn and all you need are some cleats to play competitively! Our team has placed in the top 3 in our region each of the last three years missing out on a trip to nationals by one game every time. We keep up spirits year-round with team bonding events at least every other week and by promoting the spirit of the game everywhere we play. Our season is in

  • Pacific Lutheran University will welcome Julie Foudy to the Tacoma Dome on May 28 to deliver a commencement address to the university’s graduating class. Foudy will share reflections inspired by her iconic career as a member of the U.S. Women’s Soccer Team, award-winning storyteller, and…

    , Julie’s career embodies PLU’s mission of thoughtful inquiry, leadership, service and care,” said Colleen Hacker, Ph.D., a PLU kinesiology professor who served as a performance psychology specialist and assistant coach for the U.S Women’s National team. Commencement will be held at the Tacoma Dome on Saturday, May 28th at 2:30 pm. Additional details are available at plu.edu/commencement.PODCAST: Laughter Permitted with Julie FoudyPLU Professor Colleen Hacker, Ph.D., joins podcast host Julie Foudy to