The fields of Physical Education, Wellness and Sport are among the major
career growth areas of the next century. If you are going to position yourself to achieve success in these exciting professions, you’ll need the best preparation available: one that will provide you with the knowledge and skills to prepare you for leadership. READ MORE
At Union University, you’ll find all the ingredients: a superb faculty that will take a personal interest in your achievement; opportunities for on-the-job experience to equip you for future success; and a Christ-centered campus environment which values you as a person and helps you develop academically, emotionally and spiritually into all that God wants for you.
The Department of Physical Education, Wellness and Sport (PEWS) has at the center of its philosophy the development of a greater quality of life for all people. The aims of the department are to assist students in the following:
- Developing physical skills for lifetime use
- To develop scientific knowledge and attitudes for optimum development of health through fitness
- To develop professionals for a variety of areas in professional and
amateur sports management and medicine
- To offer wholesome recreation
- To prepare teachers (coaches and physical educators) for many career
channels.
At Union, you’ll benefit from a superior program that is gaining increasing recognition:
- In providing a curriculum specific to the job market and meeting
professional preparation standards;
- In placing students in top internships with professional and other sports programs;
- In developing professionals for careers in education, recreation and
professional sports;
- In placing students in graduate school, teaching or coaching positions, professional sports organizations, and other recreation or wellness roles;
- In providing a well-rounded education in a Christian environment.
Faculty
- Linn M. Stranak
- University Professor of Physical Education and Department Chair
- Education:
B.S., Union University
M.S., University of Kentucky
D.A., Middle Tennessee State University
Additional Study, United States Sports Academy
- Office: PAC H-3, Box 1838, 731-661-5288 (voice)
- E-mail: lstranak@uu.edu
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- Mark E. Campbell
- Instructor of Physical Education
- Head Women's Basketball Coach, Athletics
- Education:
B.S., David Lipscomb University
M.Ed., Union University
- Office: PAC H-47, Box 3144, 731-661-5344 (voice)
- E-mail: mcampbel@uu.edu
- Profile
- Sarah Davenport
- Assistant Professor of Athletic Training
- Education:
B.S., Union University
M.Ed, Auburn University
- Office: PAC H-74, Box 1879, 731-661-5280 (voice)
- E-mail: sdavenpo@uu.edu
- Profile
- Kelly Elliott
- Assistant Professor of Physical Education
- Education:
B.A., King College
M.A., East Tennessee State University
M.Ed., University of Louisville
- Office: PAC A-30, Box 1890, 731-661-5970 (voice)
- E-mail: kelliott@uu.edu
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- Gary R. Johnson
- Associate Professor of Physical Education
- Head Cross Country Coach, Athletics
- Education:
B.S., Union University
M.S., University of Memphis
D.A., Middle Tennessee State University
- Office: PAC H-44, Box 1898, 731-661-5246 (voice)
- E-mail: gjohnson@uu.edu
- Profile
- David B. Niven
- Instructor of Physical Education, Wellness and Sport
- Head Men's Basketball Coach, Athletics
- Office: PAC H-51, Box 3129, 731-661-5132 (voice)
- E-mail: dniven@uu.edu
- Profile
- Cliff Pawley
- Assistant Professor of Athletic Training and Program Director
- Education:
B.S., Southern Illinois University
M.Ed., University of Louisiana, Monroe
Additional Study, University of Memphis
- Office: PAC H-33, Box 1824, 731-661-5529 (voice)
- E-mail: cpawley@uu.edu
- Profile
- Website: http://www.uu.edu/programs/atep/cpawley/
- Julie A. Powell
- Andy Rushing
- Assistant Professor of Physical Education
- Head Golf Coach and Director of Athletic Facilities, Athletics
- Education:
B.S., Union University
M.S., University of Memphis
Additional Study, United States Sports Academy
- Office: PAC H-48, Box 1834, 731-661-5333 (voice)
- E-mail: arushing@uu.edu
- Profile
Programs of Study
Please see the Academic Catalogue description for more detail. Some minors do not appear here.
Student Organizations
- Alpha Tau Alpha
Advisor: Sarah Davenport
Alpha Tau Alpha challenges its students to become highly effective athletic training professionals and leaders in the Christian community, incorporating both professional and spiritual growth in their life plans. It also provides an environment that fuses the medical sciences with Christian faith, ethics, and accountability in a variety of clinical settings of collegiate and high school athletics and the allied health care community. In addition, it supplies the needs of the athletic training students for a family setting while away from their traditional home.
- Sigma Delta
Advisor: Steven Aldridge
Website: http://www.uu.edu/org/sigmadelta/
Sigma Delta evolved from Union’s Physical Education Club and was officially chartered in the Fall of 1987. Founded at Morehead State University, Sigma Delta seeks to recognize and provide valuable learning experiences for deserving students who are majoring or minoring in Health, Physical Education, and Recreation. This co-educational fraternity accomplishes this goal through sponsorship of several health-related service projects. Membership is based upon the completion of at least fifteen hours of course work with an overall GPA of 2.75 or above and the completion of at least seven hours in Health, Physical Education, and Recreation with a minimal 3.25 GPA. Four of these hours must be in non-activity courses.
Past News
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8/13/2009 - Morris, Stallings spend summer biking cross-country on Ride:Well Tour
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8/7/2009 - Aldridge named TranSouth SID of the year
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4/16/2009 - Sadler tapped to lead Union’s athletics department
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4/2/2009 - NAIA honors Campbell as Coach of Character
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4/1/2009 - Union names Niven as head coach of men’s basketball team
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3/30/2009 - Turner steps down as Union men’s basketball coach
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3/24/2009 - National champs: Union knocks off Lambuth in NAIA title game
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3/23/2009 - Union defeats OBU, will play Tuesday for NAIA championship
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3/21/2009 - Late 3-point barrage propels Union into NAIA semifinals
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3/20/2009 - Lady Bulldogs advance to quarterfinals; Bulldogs upset
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3/19/2009 - Lady Bulldogs move into NAIA's second round
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3/11/2009 - Union basketball sweeps TranSouth tourney titles
Accolades
Julie Powell has been selected as a technical advisor for a video production called “Basketball Score Table Management and Operations,” which will be produced by the National Association of Sports Public Address Announcers. (posted: May 22, 2007)
MORE ACCOLADES
- Linn Stranak presented at the November 2006 state TAHPERD convention. The title of his presentation was "Research in sport education-determinants of wins/losses in college baseball: a statistical analysis." He was also reappointed to the awards committee for the state organization. (posted: Dec 21, 2006)
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5/19/07 - Physical Education and Health graduate Clint Arthur adjusts his cap moments before heading out to the Great Lawn for the spring 2007 graduation ceremony. - Kyle Kurlick
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