BW student project brings new vegan vending machines to campus November 30
Students in professor Wendy Hyde's health class worked together to bring healthy vegan kiosks to the BW campus.
College of Education and Health Sciences
Baldwin Wallace University has discontinued the physical activity and recreation administration major and is no longer accepting applications as of spring 2024. View majors.
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The ever-growing field of wellness needs individuals who bring enthusiasm, knowledge and strategic planning to careers in physical activity, community recreation and coaching.
Baldwin Wallace's physical activity and recreation administration major combines comprehensive coursework, practical experiences and a required internship. You'll gain the skills to effectively design, manage, evaluate and market programs in community settings.
You'll learn best practices for serving individuals of all ages and abilities as well as be prepared for leadership positions in operations and administration.
Small class sizes, personalized attention and mentoring are at the core of the program. You'll benefit from BW's impressive network of community partners and 20-minute proximity to Cleveland, a wellness hub offering diverse internship and career opportunities.
The Center supports athletic coaches and student-athletes of all ages. Opportunities include collaborative research, workshops, partnerships, coaching and player development, and more.
BW student project brings new vegan vending machines to campus November 30
Students in professor Wendy Hyde's health class worked together to bring healthy vegan kiosks to the BW campus.
New dean leads BW programs that prepare students for 'caring professions' July 13
Baldwin Wallace University has named Dr. Stephen W. Dittmore as dean of the BW College of Education and Health Sciences.
Summer internships bring BW students closer to career goals July 29
Whether working remotely or on-site, BW students found ways this summer to intern and participate in programs that gave them important career skills.
New BW partnership certifies students in exercise oncology for cancer patients June 29
The first university partnership with Maple Tree Cancer Alliance is expected to continue in the fall.
BW welcomes women from Saudi Arabia: Teaching physical education to girls April 10
BW's School of Health, Physical Education and Sport Sciences provided training for a U.S. State Department exchange program.
New BW Center aims to elevate coaching and player development February 7
The BW Center for Coaching Excellence draws together a range of resources to support positive athletic coaching.
BW alumnus elevates high school football program February 6
Former BW student-athlete Brian Fox '11 takes on head coaching job for Elyria Catholic and turns program around.
BW alumnus balances new opportunities as head coach and GM of Connecticut Suns November 2
Curt Miller's career trajectory has him winning awards, choosing Olympians and acting as an LGBTQ role model.
Grad inducted into sports hall of fame September 7
A twist of fate matched Steve Stohla '70 with BW and set him on the path to success and his recent Lorain Sports Hall of Fame induction.
The physical activity and recreation administration major combines quality academic coursework and experiential learning in diverse settings. You'll benefit from professors with decades of real-world experience who will work closely with you to obtain an internship related to your professional interests.
Upon completion of the major, you'll be eligible for the Physical Activity Leader credential through the Society of Health and Physical Educators and to sit for the Certified Parks and Recreation Professional Examination.
Additional areas of study include minors in athletic coaching, nutrition and recreation.
Course descriptions, requirements for the major and additional information can be found in the University Catalog.
Experiential learning bridges classroom study with real-world opportunities. You can enhance your studies through co-curricular activities like:
PARA (which stands for Physical Activity and Recreation Administration) offers educational and professional opportunities for students to build valuable skills, expand their understanding of the profession, and learn about the requirements of graduate and professional programs.
At the annual Ovation Ceremony each spring, recognitions include:
Although the physical activity and recreation administration major will enroll its first class in Fall 2019, BW has a rich history of student success through the Department of Allied Health, Sport and Wellness. At Baldwin Wallace, you'll experience personal and professional growth in a supportive community that challenges and inspires you to succeed.
Kevin Johnson '14 is physical education teacher and defensive backs coach for the varsity football team at St. Ignatius High School in Cleveland. He was formerly sprint coach at Magnificat High School. Kevin holds six BW track records and earned two national champion titles in the 2014 Division III Track & Field Championships.
Brian Fox '11 is head football coach at Elyria Catholic Highschool in Ohio. As an undergraduate at BW, he served as assistant coach of the Yellow Jackets for two years. He was recently named Division V Coach of the Year. Brian is from Huron, Ohio.
Taylor Roth '11 is assistant men's basketball coach at New York University. He has coached collegiately since graduation, previously holding assistant coaching positions at Bluffton University, Alfred University and BW. Taylor earned an MBA in sport and fitness administration/management from Bluffton University.
Natalie Winkelfoos '03 is Delta Lodge director of athletics and physical education at Oberlin College in Ohio. She served on the North Coast Athletic Conference diversity committee and helped develop Oberlin College's varsity student-athlete transgender inclusion policy. Women in Sports and Events has called her an industry influencer.
Assistant Professor
Ph.D., The University of Tennessee
Program Director, M.S. in Exercise Physiology
Ph.D., The Ohio State University
Associate Professor
Ph.D., Kent State University
Associate Professor
M.S., Syracuse University
Assistant Professor
M.Ed., Springfield College
Assistant Professor
Ph.D., University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Chair, Department of Allied Health, Sport and Wellness
Ph.D., The Ohio State University
Amy Jo Sutterluety
Chair, Department of Allied Health, Sport and Wellness
Professor
Ph.D., The Ohio State University
Jaimy M. Dyer
Program Director, M.S. in Exercise Physiology
Professor
Ph.D., The Ohio State University
Cory Beaumont
Assistant Professor
Ph.D., The University of Tennessee
Megan Frank
Associate Professor
Ph.D., Kent State University
Karyn Gentile
Associate Professor
Assistant Athletic Trainer
M.S., Syracuse University
Wendy Hyde
Assistant Professor
M.Ed., Springfield College
Alexander Morgan
Assistant Professor
Ph.D., University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee