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the mechanical, physiological, and psychological components of movement. The study of kinesiology involves deep understanding of various biological systems as well as behavioral theories. Many people are introduced to the concept of kinesiology through a sub-field like physical therapy or sports medicine, but kinesiology is the larger umbrella term for the theory and practice of human movement. Let’s talk specifically about options for jobs with a master’s in kinesiology and what responsibilities
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) program at Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences. She’s now a third-year student in PNWU’s Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) program. After two years of classes at PNWU’s Yakima campus, Hatton is now back in the Tacoma area doing clinical rotations with a doctor who works at MultiCare Allenmore Hospital, Tacoma General Hospital and St. Joseph Medical Center. She recently met with PLU News to discuss her path into the medical field. What inspired you to pursue a career in health care? Going
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) program at Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences. She’s now a third-year student in PNWU’s Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) program. After two years of classes at PNWU’s Yakima campus, Hatton is now back in the Tacoma area doing clinical rotations with a doctor who works at MultiCare Allenmore Hospital, Tacoma General Hospital and St. Joseph Medical Center. She recently met with PLU News to discuss her path into the medical field. What inspired you to pursue a career in health care
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4 Alumni Stories from the PLU Master of Arts in Education Program Posted by: Catherine Chan / February 24, 2021 February 24, 2021 If you’re thinking about securing a career in the critical field of education, then we invite you to meet four of our alumni and discover why they chose PLU’s master’s degree in education.Like many other fields, the education field is facing challenges today — budget cuts, teacher shortages, the global pandemic of 2020 — but every single day, the educators working in
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and fragment screening for the discovery of antibiotics. Weiwei Xie’s group has discovered several new superconductors as part of their research into novel quantum materials, and Tuo Wang’s work in the area of solid-state NMR is providing new insights into fungal cell wall structure. Our recent recipients of DOE and NSF Early CAREER Awards (Kenneth Lopata, Daniel Kuroda, and Revati Kumar) are involved respectively in theoretical work on attosecond dynamics, experimental studies of two-dimensional
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from the faculty and community that has inspired and shaped my career thus far. What are you most excited to learn? I am excited to learn more about what career opportunities exists in the dynamic and growing field of applied sport psychology. I am also eager to learn the relevant research and scientific theory of mental performance enhancement, and apply it to the diverse populations I work with as both a high school basketball coach and wilderness expedition instructor with the National Outdoor
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communication that will help me no matter where I go.” LaBrie hopes to continue working in journalism or public relations after graduation in May. Meanwhile, Armanda Dupont is honing her skills in a different area of communications, working in internal communications for McKinstry, a construction engineering company in Seattle. Study Communications at PLUCommunication is a dynamic and varied field. We have designed our program to provide you with both theory and practice in the field—we want you to know
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How to Secure a Nursing Career in Washington State Posted by: Catherine Chan / February 2, 2021 February 2, 2021 Getting a Doctor of Nursing Practice prepares you for a variety of leadership careers. Find out how to secure a nursing career in Washington State.Nurses who obtain an advanced degree are well-prepared to secure a variety of leadership careers in the medical field. Because of the increased reliance on nursing expertise due to the impacts of COVID-19, nursing has become a complex and
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kinesiology through a sub-field like physical therapy or sports medicine, but kinesiology is the larger umbrella term for the theory and practice of human movement.If you are interested in building a career in sports, fitness, physical education, or health care, a master’s of science in kinesiology is a great way to study the theoretical and practical foundations of human activity. A master’s degree in this field will also significantly improve your job and career prospects: Increase your earning
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and games! PLU offered the opportunity for me to simultaneously pursue my passion for engineering and my love of music, and I just could not turn down an opportunity like that. My PLU experience: Adventure, growth, friends, Frisbees, The Big Bang Theory, music, and trebuchets. Over my four years I have grown as a student, musician, scientist, human being, and global citizen. I have learned the value and importance of community from my friends and mentors in the alumni office, the physics
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