University of Wisconsin–Madison

Month: August 2020

Adapted Fitness changing the perception of what’s possible

One pillar of the Impact 2030 initiative centers on the UW–Madison School of Education’s commitment to providing transformational and innovative learning experiences for students. The Adapted Fitness program run through the Department of Kinesiology is an example of how faculty and staff across the School are innovating beyond the classroom walls, while also educating and empowering …

Teaching PE in Your Backyard

Throughout the summer, Cindy Kuhrasch, director of the Physical Education Teacher Education program, has been posting videos on social media showing physical activities that are fun and easy to do at home. “We’re using movement as a means to educate,” Kuhrasch said. “We can use movement as a medium to teach a lot of really …