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Physical Education and Coaching Program Moves to the McKay School of Education
The College of Health and Human Performance was dissolved September 1, although its four departments—Dance, Exercise Science, Health Science, and Recreation Management and Youth Leadership—were relocated to various other colleges on campus. The physical education teaching and coaching program within the Department of Exercise Sciences has relocated to the David O. McKay School of Education along with associated faculty who will retain their offices in the Smith Fieldhouse.
“Since it began as a college of physical education, the college has grown and changed dramatically,” reported the Academic Vice President John S. Tanner. “This growth and shift in focus have resulted in overlap with other academic colleges.”
Now, what once began as a college of its own, the physical education teaching and coaching program (PETE) has merged with the Department of Teacher Education at the McKay School. The program is for those who want to teach and/or coach in elementary and secondary education. Students will learn to perform a variety of sport, fitness, and dance activities themselves, then take courses that give them practical experiences in teaching and coaching children and adolescents. The PETE program helps prospective teachers help their students pursue and practice healthy lifestyles.
The McKay School welcomes the seven new faculty members who have been added to the Teacher Education department. Their names and responsibilities are as follows:
Carol Wilkinson – PETE Program Coordinator
Glenna Padfield – Counselor
Kevin Prusak – PE Instructor
Maria Zanandrea - Elementary Pedagogy
Mel Olson – Coaching Minor Director
Susan Graser – Elementary Coordinator
Todd Pennington – Student Teaching for PE majors
2 November 2009