Student Organizations
Pre-Physical Therapy Association (PPTA)
The Pre-Physical Therapy Association (PPTA) is a student organization directed towards individuals who are seeking a career or are interested in physical therapy.
Fall 2009 Semester Meetings:
September 30th, 6:30pm: Armory room 0103
October 21st, 6:30pm: Jimenez 0103
November 11th, 6:30pm: Jimenez 0103
December 2nd, 6:30pm: Jimenez 0103You can find out more information by visiting our blog at http://umdppta.blogspot.com/ and emailing us at umdppta@gmail.com.
Find out more about PPTA
Physical Education Student Organization (PESO)
The Physical Education Student Organization (PESO) is a very active student organization in the department. Each spring, they raise money for the American Heart Association through the Hoops for Heart event. PESO members attend state, regional and national meetings of the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance. Students have monthly meetings. Anyone interested in learning more about PESO is welcome!
Hoops and Fun for Heart Event
"Hoops and Fun for Heart" is a fundraising event to support of the American Heart Association. It is being organized by PESO (Physical Education Student Organization) and will be held on Tuesday, October 13th from 2:30-5:30 in the Volleyball Gym, SPH Bldg.
Click here to download further details and information about the event.
Physical Education Majors at MAHPERD conference
2009 MAHPERD
On Friday, October 16th, members of the Kinesiology Department, including Dr. Ana Palla-Kane, Ms. Susan Kogut and bout 30 students in the physical education major, will attend the MAHPERD conference (Maryland Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance) at the Sheraton Baltimore North Hotel Towson, MD. For details, please contact Dr. Palla-Kane.
Every year the Physical Education Student Organization (PESO), coordinated by Ms. Susan Kogut, raises money and pays for students to attend the state conference.
Students will participate in sessions related to general and adapted physical education, dance, health education and other topics. Students have the opportunity to learn about new materials, teaching strategies and technology applied to physical education. They can also network with students from other universities, teachers, and professionals in the field, including our alumni!
Continuous professional development and involvement in the professional organization is an important value for future teachers.
Phi Alpha Epsilon (PAE)
Phi Alpha Epsilon (PAE) is a local honorary society open to undergraduate and graduate students in Family Studies, Health, Kinesiology, & Physical Education.The organization was founded in the fall of 1952 by students and faculty of the college that would recognize academic achievement and promote professional development. Members make a commitment to provide service to the college, university, and community.
Students are invited to join PAE after they have achieved junior standing and have a minimum GPA of 3.5 and a minimum of 24 credits at UMD.
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