{"id":7712,"date":"2025-09-12T09:19:46","date_gmt":"2025-09-12T14:19:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/academics\/?page_id=7712"},"modified":"2025-09-12T09:22:30","modified_gmt":"2025-09-12T14:22:30","slug":"programs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/academics\/colleges\/education\/physical-education-sport-science-department\/programs\/","title":{"rendered":"Physical Education &amp; Sport Science Programs"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The Physical Education &amp; Sport Science Department offers 2 majors, 3 undergraduate minors, and a graduate certificate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n    <div class=\"panel panel--white\">\n        <div class=\"panel__container\">\n            <div class=\"panel__intro\">\n                        <\/div>\n            \n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Undergraduate Programs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Majors<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-block tabs\">\n\n    <div class=\"tabs-nav\">\n        <button class=\"tabs__toggle\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"false\" id=\"tabbed-1\">Physical Education (Teaching) Major<\/button>\n<button class=\"tabs__toggle\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"false\" id=\"tabbed-2\">Sport Leadership Major<\/button>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"tabs-content\">\n        <button class=\"tabs__mobile__toggle\">Physical Education (Teaching) Major<\/button>\n<div class=\"tabs__content__item\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><div><p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>With the Physical Education (Teaching) major, you\u2019ll be prepared to become a physical education teacher for students in K\u2013grade 12.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll also learn how to provide learning experiences in a variety of physical education settings.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>See <a href=\"https:\/\/w3.winona.edu\/DataServices\/WSUCatalog\/2928\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/w3.winona.edu\/DataServices\/WSUCatalog\/2928\">required courses<\/a> for the\u00a0Physical Education (Teaching) major.<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<button class=\"tabs__mobile__toggle\">Sport Leadership Major<\/button>\n<div class=\"tabs__content__item\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><div><p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Combine your passions for physical activity and leadership with the Sport Leadership major.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>This program will prepare you to become a coach, athletic administrator, aquatic instructor, and other physical activity guide within traditional and adventure sports settings.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>This is a non-teaching degree, meaning you will not be certified to teach Physical Education courses to students in K\u2013grade 12.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>See <a href=\"https:\/\/w3.winona.edu\/DataServices\/WSUCatalog\/4530\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/w3.winona.edu\/DataServices\/WSUCatalog\/2928\">required courses<\/a> for the\u00a0Sport Leadership major.<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Minors<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-block tabs\">\n\n    <div class=\"tabs-nav\">\n        <button class=\"tabs__toggle\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"false\" id=\"tabbed-1\">Adapted Physical Education (Teaching) Minor<\/button>\n<button class=\"tabs__toggle\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"false\" id=\"tabbed-2\">Adventure Education Minor<\/button>\n<button class=\"tabs__toggle\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"false\" id=\"tabbed-3\">Coaching Minor<\/button>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"tabs-content\">\n        <button class=\"tabs__mobile__toggle\">Adapted Physical Education (Teaching) Minor<\/button>\n<div class=\"tabs__content__item\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><div><p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Make a difference in the lives of students with disabilities in grades Pre-K-12 as a physical education teacher.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>See <a href=\"https:\/\/w3.winona.edu\/DataServices\/WSUCatalog\/4001\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/w3.winona.edu\/DataServices\/WSUCatalog\/4001\">required courses<\/a> for the Adapted Physical Education (Teaching) minor.<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<button class=\"tabs__mobile__toggle\">Adventure Education Minor<\/button>\n<div class=\"tabs__content__item\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><div><p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Make education fun for kids with games and outdoor activities.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>As an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/academics\/colleges\/education\/physical-education-sport-science-department\/programs\/adventure-education\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"7720\">Adventure Education minor,<\/a> you\u2019ll experience the best of outdoor recreation between the bluffs and the Mississippi River while learning how to bring adventures into your own future classroom.<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<button class=\"tabs__mobile__toggle\">Coaching Minor<\/button>\n<div class=\"tabs__content__item\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><div><p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>In the Coaching minor, you\u2019ll learn coaching techniques to help players in a wide range of school sports teams and youth programs succeed.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>See <a href=\"https:\/\/w3.winona.edu\/DataServices\/WSUCatalog\/2920\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">required courses<\/a> for the Coaching minor.<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n\n\n    <div class=\"panel panel--white\">\n        <div class=\"panel__container\">\n            <div class=\"panel__intro\">\n                        <\/div>\n            \n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Graduate Program<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Kickstart your career in high school athletic director, collegiate coaching, or sports team management positions with the online Sport Leadership graduate certificate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>See <a href=\"https:\/\/w3.winona.edu\/DataServices\/WSUCatalog\/4338\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">required courses<\/a> for the&nbsp;graduate certificate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"apply\">How to Apply<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ll complete one application to apply to Winona State Graduate Studies and the Sport Leadership program at the same time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sport Leadership graduate certificate applicants should complete the general GradCAS application.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Learn more about&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/admissions\/apply\/graduate\/\">how to apply to WSU Graduate Studies<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n\n\n    <div class=\"panel panel--white\">\n        <div class=\"panel__container\">\n            <div class=\"panel__intro\">\n                        <\/div>\n            \n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Careers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A degree from the Physical Education &amp; Sport Science Department will prepare you for a wide variety of careers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Expand your career options by combining a health education major and a coaching minor.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"feature-grid feature-grid--light\">\n                <div class=\"feature-block feature-block--50 wsu-block\">            <div class=\"feature-block__content\">\n                <div class=\"feature-block__title\">Teaching Physical Education<\/div>\n                <div class=\"feature-block__description\"><p>Teaching, K-12<\/p>\n<p>College &amp; University<\/p>\n<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                <div class=\"feature-block feature-block--50 wsu-block\">            <div class=\"feature-block__content\">\n                <div class=\"feature-block__title\">Coaching<\/div>\n                <div class=\"feature-block__description\"><p>K-12<\/p>\n<p>College &amp; University<\/p>\n<p>Private &amp; Club<\/p>\n<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                <div class=\"feature-block feature-block--50 wsu-block\">            <div class=\"feature-block__content\">\n                <div class=\"feature-block__title\">Sports Administration<\/div>\n                <div class=\"feature-block__description\"><p>Athletic Director<\/p>\n<p>Recreational and Sports Director<\/p>\n<p>Sports Information<\/p>\n<p>Games Management<\/p>\n<p>Promotions<\/p>\n<p>Fundraising<\/p>\n<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                <div class=\"feature-block feature-block--50 wsu-block\">            <div class=\"feature-block__content\">\n                <div class=\"feature-block__title\">Sports Business<\/div>\n                <div class=\"feature-block__description\"><p>Sports Club Director<\/p>\n<p>Camp Director<\/p>\n<p>Recreation Director<\/p>\n<p>Media Relations<\/p>\n<p>Sports Business Manager<\/p>\n<p>Sports Event Planning<\/p>\n<p>Sports Finance<\/p>\n<p>Sports Sales &amp; Marketing<\/p>\n<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n\n\n    <div class=\"panel panel--white\">\n        <div class=\"panel__container\">\n            <div class=\"panel__intro\">\n                            <div class=\"h3\">Contact the PESS Department<\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n            \n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-block grid grid--50\">\n    <div class=\"wsu-block contact-card mb-1\">\n   <div class=\"contact-card__content\">\n       <div class=\"contact-card__title h4\">\n           Raymond Martinez, PhD\n       <\/div>\n       <div class=\"contact-card__subtitle h4\">\n           Department Chair\n       <\/div>\n       <div class=\"contact-card__description\">\n           <p>Wabasha Recreation Center 205<\/p>\n<p>507.457.2316<\/p>\n\n       <\/div>\n       <a class=\"wsu-link contact-card__link\" href=\"mailto:rmartinez@winona.edu\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"\">Email Raymond Martinez <\/a>\n   <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wsu-block contact-card mb-1\">\n   <div class=\"contact-card__content\">\n       <div class=\"contact-card__title h4\">\n           Stephanie Smidt\n       <\/div>\n       <div class=\"contact-card__subtitle h4\">\n           Administrative Assistant\n       <\/div>\n       <div class=\"contact-card__description\">\n           <p>Wabasha Recreation Center 111<\/p>\n<p>507.457.5499<\/p>\n\n       <\/div>\n       <a 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