{"id":7704,"date":"2025-05-05T16:49:32","date_gmt":"2025-05-05T21:49:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/academics\/?page_id=7704"},"modified":"2025-05-05T16:49:33","modified_gmt":"2025-05-05T21:49:33","slug":"physical-education-sport-science-department","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/academics\/colleges\/education\/physical-education-sport-science-department\/","title":{"rendered":"Physical Education & Sport Science Department"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The Physical Education & Sport Science (PESS) Department prepares students to become physical education teachers and coaches. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Through both traditional and experiential methods, faculty give students a well-rounded education to ensure they succeed in their post-graduate careers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We offer a variety of academic programs<\/a>, from undergraduate majors and minors to graduate licensures and certificates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


With a degree in PESS, you can pursue careers in Physical Education (Teaching), coaching, sport management, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Physical Education & Sport Science in the News<\/h2>\n\n\n
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Elevating Learning with High Ropes Course<\/div><\/a>\n
Winona State has unveiled a new 45-foot high ropes course, enhancing the university’s commitment to outdoor and adventure education. This facility serves as both an academic resource and a center for physical wellness that promotes personal growth and development.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n
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Reaching New Heights<\/div><\/a>\n
At Winona State, Dr. Eric Barnard leads the Adventure Education minor, where students learn to guide activities like ice climbing and canoeing. His efforts give WSU students real-world skills and certifications, preparing them for careers in outdoor leadership.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n
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Climbing without Limits<\/div><\/a>\n
Winona State partnered with Paradox Sports to train PESS students and staff on how to support climbers with disabilities. This rare hands-on training has prepared WSU students to lead inclusive programs in their future careers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n\n\n
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Contact the PESS Department<\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n\n
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\n Raymond Martinez, PhD\n <\/div>\n
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Wabasha Recreation Center 205<\/p>\n

507.457.2316<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n Email Raymond Martinez <\/a>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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\n Stephanie Smidt\n <\/div>\n
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Wabasha Recreation Center 111<\/p>\n

507.457.5499<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n Email Stephanie Smidt <\/a>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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