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The College of Physical Activity and Sport Sciences is committed to student success and offers innovative programs to support your transition to college life, achievement of academic goals and career development.
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Read about how faculty, students and alumni are making a difference.
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2019 Hall of Fame inductees announced
The college will honor four graduates and name its Outstanding Alumnus and Distinguished Service award recipients during its 2019 Hall of Fame Ceremony, November 1 at the Erickson Alumni Center.
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A lifetime of leadership
After more than 40 years of service to WVU and CPASS, Dean Dana Brooks retired on June 30, 2019. A tireless advocate for diversity and for his students, Brooks leaves behind a legacy of innovative leadership and passion for his field — sports education.
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Learning space offers engagement
The Steelcase Active Learning Center will officially open Oct. 31, 3 p.m. in the Health and Education building. The center was funded by Steelcase Education and ideally suits courses that emphasize collaborating and cooperative learning approaches.
Latest Stories
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Teaching career hacks workshop highlights interview tips
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Students and faculty recognized for leadership in physical education field
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Coaching and coach education event to feature live streaming
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New community partnership to increase physical activity in West Virginia
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WVU celebrates collaborative learning center with open house event
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Faculty Spotlight
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Johannes Raabe Assistant Professor Johannes Raabe joined CPASS in fall 2019. Upon completion of his Ph.D., he was part of the scientific support team for the German Soccer Association’s (Deutscher Fußball-Bund) talent identification and development program. He is a certified mental performance consultant with the Association for Applied Sport Psychology and listed on the United States Olympic Committee Sport Psychology Registry. He has worked with the German Soccer Association in development and implementation of an educational program for youth coaches. -
Andrea Taliaferro Associate Professor Andrea Taliaferro is one of six WVU faculty members who received the 2019 Foundation Award for Outstanding Teaching. She directs the Friday Adapted Physical Education Practicum, providing weekly physical activity programming for nearly 100 children with disabilities while providing hands on experience for WVU students. Students recognize her passion in the field adapted education, helping the content in the classroom come to life.