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College of Physical Activity and Sport Sciences’ faculty, staff, and students have a brand-new home. Located next to the WVU Student Recreation Center, the building includes smart technology classrooms, a fitness room, and labs with observation areas.

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CPASS undergrads honored on the Dean’s List

1,348CPASS students, fall 2013

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CPASS students complete internships or field placements

At the WVU College of Physical Activity and Sport Sciences, your intellectual and personal growth is our goal. Small classes offer more opportunities for in-depth instruction, one-on-one counseling, and mentorship. CPASS students and faculty come from across the nation and world—you will learn from experts, join one of our related student clubs, and network with successful alumni and industry leaders.

We offer numerous scholarships, graduate assistantships, and field placements. You will experience new ideas and a wide range of opportunities. CPASS provides unique programs, useful and fun minors, and partnerships that will connect you to the University, our community, and your future.

We will help you discover who you can be and everything that is possible for you to achieve.

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College of Physical Activity and Sport Sciences’ faculty, staff, and students have a brand-new home. Located next to the WVU Student Recreation Center, the building includes smart technology classrooms, a fitness room, and labs with observation areas.

31in

CPASS undergrads honored on the Dean’s List

1,348CPASS students, fall 2013

25Typical class size

54in

CPASS students complete internships or field placements

At the WVU College of Physical Activity and Sport Sciences, your intellectual and personal growth is our goal. Small classes offer more opportunities for in-depth instruction, one-on-one counseling, and mentorship. CPASS students and faculty come from across the nation and world—you will learn from experts, join one of our related student clubs, and network with successful alumni and industry leaders.

We offer numerous scholarships, graduate assistantships, and field placements. You will experience new ideas and a wide range of opportunities. CPASS provides unique programs, useful and fun minors, and partnerships that will connect you to the University, our community, and your future.

We will help you discover who you can be and everything that is possible for you to achieve.

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Athletic Coaching Education offers unique certifications and minors that expand the student experience, enhance career opportunities, and prepare students for graduate degrees.

Athletic Training students gain clinical experiences through field placements with WVU athletic teams, club sports, area high schools, and sports medicine clinics.

Physical Education Teacher Education is a nationally recognized and accredited program that allows first-year students to become immersed in student teaching experiences through school-based assignments.

Sport and Exercise Psychology is one of a few programs in the nation that offers specialization in sport and exercise psychology at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Sport Management students are required to complete an internship, earning three credit hours, allowing them to learn about the sports industry while creating a launching pad for a successful career.

Many CPASS programs are nationally accredited. You can explore the world through study abroad and internships. Internationally recognized scholars and professors will prepare you for careers or graduate school.

CPASS Minorsadventure sport leadershipaquatic facility managementathletic coachinggroup fitness instructorpersonal trainingsport and exercise psychologysport communicationstrength and conditioning

CPASS Majorsathletic coaching education B M athletic training B M coaching and teaching studies D physical education teacher education B M D sport and exercise psychology B M D sport management B M

B: bachelor’s, M: master’s, D: doctoral

CPASS participates in the Academic Common Market: out-of-state students may pay in-state tuition rates. Dual minors are available.

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Athletic Coaching Education offers unique certifications and minors that expand the student experience, enhance career opportunities, and prepare students for graduate degrees.

Athletic Training students gain clinical experiences through field placements with WVU athletic teams, club sports, area high schools, and sports medicine clinics.

Physical Education Teacher Education is a nationally recognized and accredited program that allows first-year students to become immersed in student teaching experiences through school-based assignments.

Sport and Exercise Psychology is one of a few programs in the nation that offers specialization in sport and exercise psychology at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Sport Management students are required to complete an internship, earning three credit hours, allowing them to learn about the sports industry while creating a launching pad for a successful career.

Many CPASS programs are nationally accredited. You can explore the world through study abroad and internships. Internationally recognized scholars and professors will prepare you for careers or graduate school.

CPASS Minorsadventure sport leadershipaquatic facility managementathletic coachinggroup fitness instructorpersonal trainingsport and exercise psychologysport communicationstrength and conditioning

CPASS Majorsathletic coaching education B M athletic training B M coaching and teaching studies D physical education teacher education B M D sport and exercise psychology B M D sport management B M

B: bachelor’s, M: master’s, D: doctoral

CPASS participates in the Academic Common Market: out-of-state students may pay in-state tuition rates. Dual minors are available.

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Athletic Coaching Education

Land a career in a wide range of fields. Become a personal trainer or group fitness instructor. Work in aquatics. Manage youth or disability sport programs. Become a strength and conditioning coach. Lead a sport team.

Students can choose internships in sport, health, and fitness. These placements allow students to see what it’s like to develop coaching skills with athletes of all ages and performance levels, including special needs individuals.

Few institutions in the nation offer a degree in athletic coaching education.

FEATURED COURSES

positive youth development

sport movement analysis

training theories for coaches

Athletic Training

Upon passing board certification examination, graduates practice as certified athletic trainers in professional, collegiate, secondary, clinical, or corporate/industrial settings.

Clinical experiences are available with all of WVU’s Division I intercollegiate athletic teams, club sports and intramurals, Division II Fairmont State University, local high schools, sports medicine clinics, and with WVU physicians.

Athletic Training graduates have had a 100 percent first-time passing rate on the BOC exam for three straight years.

FEATURED COURSES

biomechanics

cadaver anatomy

orthopedic assessment

athletic injury rehabilitation

Physical Education Teacher Education

Graduates with teaching certification are typically employed as elementary or secondary physical education and/or health teachers and athletic coaches. Teacher certification is provided for grades Pre K-12 and adult learners. Community health promotion certifies students to teach health in grades 5-12.

Students from this program receive direct experience in more than ten public schools in West Virginia and Pennsylvania.

The Physical Education Teacher Education major was honored as one of the best by the National Association for Sport and Physical Education.

FEATURED COURSES

adapted physical education

fitness education

technology in physical education

Sport and Exercise Psychology

Graduates work within the sports or exercise fields to help individuals cope with injuries, manage stress, and maximize performance. Many students go on to graduate school. Some receive training in counseling or clinical psychology.

Students can apply for professional field experiences and work with faculty or doctoral students to help them learn practical research skills.

The program won the Distinguished Contributions to Education and Training in Exercise and Sport Psychology Award from the American Psychological Association, Division 47, in 2013.

FEATURED COURSES

performance enhancement

physical activity promotion

psychological aspects of sport injury

Sport Management

Graduates work in professional sports, intercollegiate athletics, and other sport-related businesses. They oversee areas including facility management, public relations, sport marketing, and sales.

Students receive hands-on training through internships as the cornerstone of their experience. Field placements often include WVU Intercollegiate Athletics, Division II and III athletic teams, professional sports teams, and companies in sport-related industries near campus and where students live.

WVU CPASS features the only Sport Management Program in the country that uses data from the ESPN Sports Poll in the classroom setting.

FEATURED COURSES

sport finance

sport governance

sport in the global marketplace

Students connect with alumni and faculty who are revolutionizing the field of sport and human movement.

Develop your passion through the exploration of concepts and techniques, in and out of the classroom. Let the expertise, programs, and connections at WVU CPASS guide you as you realize your aspirations in physical activity and sport sciences.

DISCOVER YOUR PASSION

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Academic Programs

Athletic Coaching Education

Land a career in a wide range of fields. Become a personal trainer or group fitness instructor. Work in aquatics. Manage youth or disability sport programs. Become a strength and conditioning coach. Lead a sport team.

Students can choose internships in sport, health, and fitness. These placements allow students to see what it’s like to develop coaching skills with athletes of all ages and performance levels, including special needs individuals.

Few institutions in the nation offer a degree in athletic coaching education.

FEATURED COURSES

positive youth development

sport movement analysis

training theories for coaches

Athletic Training

Upon passing board certification examination, graduates practice as certified athletic trainers in professional, collegiate, secondary, clinical, or corporate/industrial settings.

Clinical experiences are available with all of WVU’s Division I intercollegiate athletic teams, club sports and intramurals, Division II Fairmont State University, local high schools, sports medicine clinics, and with WVU physicians.

Athletic Training graduates have had a 100 percent first-time passing rate on the BOC exam for three straight years.

FEATURED COURSES

biomechanics

cadaver anatomy

orthopedic assessment

athletic injury rehabilitation

Physical Education Teacher Education

Graduates with teaching certification are typically employed as elementary or secondary physical education and/or health teachers and athletic coaches. Teacher certification is provided for grades Pre K-12 and adult learners. Community health promotion certifies students to teach health in grades 5-12.

Students from this program receive direct experience in more than ten public schools in West Virginia and Pennsylvania.

The Physical Education Teacher Education major was honored as one of the best by the National Association for Sport and Physical Education.

FEATURED COURSES

adapted physical education

fitness education

technology in physical education

Sport and Exercise Psychology

Graduates work within the sports or exercise fields to help individuals cope with injuries, manage stress, and maximize performance. Many students go on to graduate school. Some receive training in counseling or clinical psychology.

Students can apply for professional field experiences and work with faculty or doctoral students to help them learn practical research skills.

The program won the Distinguished Contributions to Education and Training in Exercise and Sport Psychology Award from the American Psychological Association, Division 47, in 2013.

FEATURED COURSES

performance enhancement

physical activity promotion

psychological aspects of sport injury

Sport Management

Graduates work in professional sports, intercollegiate athletics, and other sport-related businesses. They oversee areas including facility management, public relations, sport marketing, and sales.

Students receive hands-on training through internships as the cornerstone of their experience. Field placements often include WVU Intercollegiate Athletics, Division II and III athletic teams, professional sports teams, and companies in sport-related industries near campus and where students live.

WVU CPASS features the only Sport Management Program in the country that uses data from the ESPN Sports Poll in the classroom setting.

FEATURED COURSES

sport finance

sport governance

sport in the global marketplace

Students connect with alumni and faculty who are revolutionizing the field of sport and human movement.

Develop your passion through the exploration of concepts and techniques, in and out of the classroom. Let the expertise, programs, and connections at WVU CPASS guide you as you realize your aspirations in physical activity and sport sciences.

DISCOVER YOUR PASSION

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Academic Programs

Originally from Trinidad and Tobago, Damien Clement teaches classes ranging from sport injury control and management to psychological perspectives of sport. He has earned the Excellence in Teaching Award and Researcher of the Year from the College. He serves as the undergraduate sport psychology club advisor.

“I feel like I have been extremely prepared for my future with so many things that CPASS has offered me. It goes beyond learning in the classroom.” - Michael “Mickey” Bennett, sport and exercise psychology student

Damien Clement is just one of many great mentors you’ll find at CPASS. The College allows you to grow in your area of study through faculty leadership, clubs, field trips, and study abroad. These opportunities will help you establish a solid knowledge base while making lifelong connections throughout your career.

Damien Clement Assistant Professor, Sport and Exercise Psychology/Athletic Training

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“Students need to have a mentor who can see your potential and push you to achieve things you didn’t think were possible.” – Damien Clement

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Originally from Trinidad and Tobago, Damien Clement teaches classes ranging from sport injury control and management to psychological perspectives of sport. He has earned the Excellence in Teaching Award and Researcher of the Year from the College. He serves as the undergraduate sport psychology club advisor.

“I feel like I have been extremely prepared for my future with so many things that CPASS has offered me. It goes beyond learning in the classroom.” - Michael “Mickey” Bennett, sport and exercise psychology student

Damien Clement is just one of many great mentors you’ll find at CPASS. The College allows you to grow in your area of study through faculty leadership, clubs, field trips, and study abroad. These opportunities will help you establish a solid knowledge base while making lifelong connections throughout your career.

Damien Clement Assistant Professor, Sport and Exercise Psychology/Athletic Training

DISCOVER YOUR MENTOR

“Students need to have a mentor who can see your potential and push you to achieve things you didn’t think were possible.” – Damien Clement

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“You get excited for classes, actually wanting to learn more. The faculty are not only great teachers, but wonderful people as well. They work to not only help you excel as students, but as individuals about to enter the real world. This program has been one the most beneficial experiences for me to enter the next phase of my life, and I can’t imagine having taken a different path over the last four years to get where I am today.”

Keeley Chaffee BS, Sport and Exercise Psychology, 2013

“The Sport Management Program provided me with an invaluable vehicle to get my internship with NBC. I’m so grateful to have this career path, as I get to work with some amazingly talented and wonderful people. I have to pinch myself sometimes that I actually get paid to do this.”

Gary Quinn MS, Sport Management, 1996; Vice President of Programming and Owned Properties, NBC

“WVU educated me about the sport industry so I was comfortable and knowledgeable during job interviews. Career Services did an incredible job shaping my resume to perfection. The best part of going to the office every day is that I never feel like I’m working. I’m having fun and fulfilling my passion for sports.”

Keith Ricci BS, Sport Management, 2010; Fan Relations Representative, Boston Bruins

“CPASS professors prepared me. They helped us strive to become the best coaches we can be. They also helped a great deal in fine-tuning my resume to make it attractive to potential employers.”

Joseph Llenye MS, Athletic Coaching Education, 2013; Youth Development Coaching Intern, DC United

“The second you get accepted into the program you are instantly immersed into teaching.”

Melissa Baus BS, Physical Education Teacher Education, 2011

DISCOVER YOUR FUTUREA degree from CPASS provides a solid foundation for leadership and professional success.

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“My education at WVU and in athletic training prepared me for my continued pursuit in the field. The people at WVU made a profound impact on my life as a student and person. It was the care, commitment, and camaraderie of the staff and fellow students that made the experience invaluable. The people provided me the practical wisdom and work ethic that has given me the opportunity to work as an athletic trainer.”

Kevin Bastin BS, Athletic Training, 1984

“We were required to teach parts of a lesson as well as a whole lesson by ourselves; however, the collaboration and planning aspect was done together. During several job interviews I learned that team planning within our own content area is becoming more and more popular.”

Justin Isberg BS, Physical Education Teacher Education, 2013

“My degree taught me team-building skills and accountability. I learned how to accomplish goals with a diverse group of people. I’ve built positive relationships with fellow students. I’m competitive in the workplace thanks to my degree.”

Joshua Root BS, Athletic Coaching Education, 2012

“You get excited for classes, actually wanting to learn more. The faculty are not only great teachers, but wonderful people as well. They work to not only help you excel as students, but as individuals about to enter the real world. This program has been one the most beneficial experiences for me to enter the next phase of my life, and I can’t imagine having taken a different path over the last four years to get where I am today.”

Keeley Chaffee BS, Sport and Exercise Psychology, 2013

“The Sport Management Program provided me with an invaluable vehicle to get my internship with NBC. I’m so grateful to have this career path, as I get to work with some amazingly talented and wonderful people. I have to pinch myself sometimes that I actually get paid to do this.”

Gary Quinn MS, Sport Management, 1996; Vice President of Programming and Owned Properties, NBC

“WVU educated me about the sport industry so I was comfortable and knowledgeable during job interviews. Career Services did an incredible job shaping my resume to perfection. The best part of going to the office every day is that I never feel like I’m working. I’m having fun and fulfilling my passion for sports.”

Keith Ricci BS, Sport Management, 2010; Fan Relations Representative, Boston Bruins

“CPASS professors prepared me. They helped us strive to become the best coaches we can be. They also helped a great deal in fine-tuning my resume to make it attractive to potential employers.”

Joseph Llenye MS, Athletic Coaching Education, 2013; Youth Development Coaching Intern, DC United

“The second you get accepted into the program you are instantly immersed into teaching.”

Melissa Baus BS, Physical Education Teacher Education, 2011

DISCOVER YOUR FUTUREA degree from CPASS provides a solid foundation for leadership and professional success.

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“My education at WVU and in athletic training prepared me for my continued pursuit in the field. The people at WVU made a profound impact on my life as a student and person. It was the care, commitment, and camaraderie of the staff and fellow students that made the experience invaluable. The people provided me the practical wisdom and work ethic that has given me the opportunity to work as an athletic trainer.”

Kevin Bastin BS, Athletic Training, 1984

“We were required to teach parts of a lesson as well as a whole lesson by ourselves; however, the collaboration and planning aspect was done together. During several job interviews I learned that team planning within our own content area is becoming more and more popular.”

Justin Isberg BS, Physical Education Teacher Education, 2013

“My degree taught me team-building skills and accountability. I learned how to accomplish goals with a diverse group of people. I’ve built positive relationships with fellow students. I’m competitive in the workplace thanks to my degree.”

Joshua Root BS, Athletic Coaching Education, 2012

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