WSU College of Education, Sport, and Human Sciences

🎃 Stop by our Halloween Treat & Greet this Friday, Oct. 31 (9 AM–2 PM) in Cleveland Hall 157!
Grab a goodie bag, meet the new head of CLASS (formerly AFTOC), and share how we can support our amazing future teachers! 👻🍬
#GoCougs #FutureTeachers

A young student gets instruction from a graduate instructor at a past annual programming camp.

We're helping build the next generation of problem-solvers—starting early.

For the ninth year, we're hosting the @pullman.wsu.edu Programming Camp for middle-school students.

#STEMEducation #TechTalent #RuralAccess #ServingThePublicGood #GoCougs

news.wsu.edu/news/2025/07...

Giles Dowden smiles in front of an IndyCar.

@pullman.wsu.edu alumus Giles Dowden helped open iconic PNW stadiums. Now he’s leading corporate partnerships in the fast lane with Green Savoree Racing.

Read his story: ceshs.wsu.edu/2025/07/02/s...

#WSUSptMgmt40 #GoCougs #IndyCar

Tingting Li smiling at camera.

Dr. Tingting Li, assistant professor in science ed at @pullman.wsu.edu, has been awarded the prestigious Spencer Postdoctoral Fellowship!

Her research uses AI to support rural K–12 science teachers, helping them personalize instruction and improve student engagement.

🔗 news.wsu.edu/news/2025/07...

Rural teachers in Washington state will soon have access to cutting-edge, AI-powered tools to help design high-quality, location-based science curriculum—thanks to a $50,000 award from @Microsoft to Tingting Li.

Read More:
ceshs.wsu.edu/2025/05/19/a...

#ServingThePublicGood

CESHS connections to Washington State Magazine's Summer 2025 edition

Short reviews of works by WSU alumni, faculty, and staff, including work from our very own Margaret Vaughn

Briefly noted: magazine.wsu.edu/2025/04/25/b...

CESHS connections to Washington State Magazine's Summer 2025 edition

Jessie Owen found joy, family, and purpose in the aftermath of an accident.

Wheeling out a good life: magazine.wsu.edu/2025/04/25/w...

CESHS connections to Washington State Magazine's Summer 2025 edition

Robert Catena and his graduate students are working to prevent falls during pregnancy. More than 200 pregnant women have taken part in the studies.

Preventing falls during pregnancy: magazine.wsu.edu/2025/04/25/p...

A big congratulations to our secondary education students and our elementary education students on their send off to student teaching.

#TeacherToBeTuesday

We are proud to recognize one of our students, Becca Roy, who had the amazing opportunity to student teach in Taiwan this semester.

Ways to improve your wellbeing

Physical wellbeing: Get in a quick morning stretch session.

Emotional wellbeing: Write down 5 things you are grateful for.

Social wellbeing: Grab coffee with a friend.

Mental wellbeing: Get out in nature!

#WellnessWednesday

Congratulations to Michael Dunn on being a new inductee to the WSU Teaching Academy

news.wsu.edu/news/2025/04...

YOUR generosity made this happen! We thank you so much and can't wait to share the positive impact that these donations will have.

Here's the deal: we're still reconciling some last-minute donations, plus our unlocked gifts (thank you to Chip Bowen, as well as Jennifer and David Dean). So... we don't have FINAL numbers yet to share. But, we can say that it was the biggest #CougsGive we've ever had! #GoCougs

Boost Body Appreciation During Exercise

Avoiding comparison, cultivating a growth mindset, paying attention to how you feel, and having gratitude will help boost body appreciation.

WSU Psychology of Physical Activity Lab: labs.wsu.edu/psychpa/

#WellnessWednesday

Calling all COE Cougs! Today is the 10th annual #CougsGive, an event that matters to Yesli Peña-Rodriguez. She's doing her student teaching right now as she earns her Master in Teaching.

Support provided by donors LIKE YOU dramatically impacts our students, faculty, and programs.

Get ready for our 10th #CougsGive on Wednesday! We invite you to support a COE fund near and dear to your heart. Plus, we'll be livestreaming throughout the day. We hope to see you in the chat! #CougsGive #GoCougs #WSU @wsufoundation.bsky.social

Pool workouts provide a more whole-body and lower joint-impact option.

You'll workout new muscles and spare your joints for all the land activities you need to do. But remember to bring a workout buddy for fun and safety.

Connect with Kinesiology: lnkd.in/gpsDXJ69

#CougsGive is in one week! On April 16, we'll go live on our Instagram several times throughout the day with @pullman.wsu.edu alumnus and WSU ROAR supporter Chip Bowen. We'll get to know him even better and tour him around some of our best programs and labs.

Join: instagram.com/wsu.ceshs/

Exergaming

Games like virtual reality fitness apps, motion-controlled sports simulations, or dance-based games can improve cardiovascular endurance, coordination, and muscle engagement while keeping you motivated.

#wellnesswednesday

𝗠𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗛𝗼𝘂𝗿!

Prolonged sitting can increase muscle stiffness, reduce blood flow, and impact your energy levels.

Try simple stretches, a short walk around campus, and move around every 60 minutes! These small breaks support your overall well-being.

#WellnessWednesday

College of Education name change to reflect its work The change to College of Education, Sport, and Human Sciences is intended to better reflect the breadth of its programs.

#WSU's @wsucoe.bsky.social is expanding its identity. Effective May 1, 2025, the college will officially become the College of Education, Sport, and Human Sciences to better reflect the breadth of its programs. news.wsu.edu/news/2025/03... #GoCougs

New Education Eclipse episode 🎙️!

We talk to Sport Management faculty member Elodie Wendling who helped advise two student groups for a competition in Las Vegas. It was funded by the Jo Washburn and Sue Durrant Endowed Scholarship in Sport Management.

education-eclipse.captivate.fm/episode/case...

𝗗𝗶𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄?

Just 10-20 minutes sitting or walking in a natural setting can boost your concentration and your mood?

With the days getting longer and warmer, be sure to take advantage of Pullman’s local parks.

WSU Kinesiology: lnkd.in/gpsDXJ69

#WellnessWednesday

Getting Started with an Exercise Program

A well-rounded exercise program includes aerobic, strength training exercises, but not necessarily in the same session.

This blend helps maintain or improve overall health and function.

#WellnessWednesday

We've seen River Monsters. We're also dipping paws until we can see what's down there! Welcome!

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝘀 "𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿 𝗯𝗶𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗰𝘀"?

"Proper biomechanics" is what achieves your performance goal without injury.

For instance, Dr. Catena's Gait and Posture Biomechanics Lab recently published a paper on waddling gait during pregnancy.

It allows them to walk and stay safe.

#WellnessWednesday

𝗥𝗲𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽𝘀

On this week where relationships are highlighted, it’s important to note that all forms of social interactions are important for health.

Research shows it helps you not only in the short term but lengthens overall lifespan.

#WellnessWednesday
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𝗨𝗻𝗽𝗹𝘂𝗴 & 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗴𝗲 𝟳 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲

Get off your devices, move in the world and connect with other people.

It isn't easy, but notice how it makes you feel (Especially if it is hard for you).

Let us know how it goes!

#wellnesswednesday

𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗘𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗘𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗽𝘀𝗲 𝗽𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗲𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲!

We talk to Sadie Chamberlain, a first-year Sport Management student, about her upcoming trip to Cincinnati to present research about the effects of music on soccer athletes. #GoCougs

education-eclipse.captivate.fm/episode/cincy/