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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.
Around the college
Read about how faculty, students and alumni are making a difference.
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WVU graduates grow collegiate sport psychology
SEP alumni offer expertise ranging from performance psychology to crisis intervention. Their work blends multiple partnerships with athletic departments and beyond, helping student-athletes overcome developmental, social and emotional challenges.
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Study abroad features sport business in Europe
Students participating in the summer 2020 study abroad adventure will visit numerous venues, historic landmarks, training facilities and legendary stadiums in Ireland, England and France.
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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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Graduate uses sports industry expertise to earn leadership role
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WVU graduates grow sport psychology presence in collegiate athletic departments
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International sport management graduate student shares a passion for research and sport
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Upcoming strength and conditioning clinic features sport science experts
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Sport management grad helps launch nation’s first 5G Esports training facility
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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.