Washburn University Kinesiology Department

10/20/2026

Yesterday, Dr. Whalen's Foundations of Sport and Recreation Management class had the privilege of listening to Nick Capo, Kansas City Chiefs Vice President of Event Operations & Security, discuss his professional journey. He shared some very important pieces of advice for our young students. We love when we can have successful professionals share their wisdom with our students. Thank you Nick! The Kansas City Chiefs Washburn University Washburn University College of Arts and Sciences

10/09/2026

Have you made an appointment to meet with your faculty advisor? Don't wait. Do it today. The early enrollment period is coming up fast.

Just a reminder that advance registration opens on October 20. Schedule a meeting with your advisor, so you can enroll in the right classes!

10/06/2026

Got up early on Fall Break to promote the new Sport & Event Media major. Thank you, KSNT. Some get 15 minutes of fame. Mine was more like 3.5 minutes :-)

10/02/2026

Sports & Recreation Management and Sport & Event Media majors in Dr. Whalen's Foundations class got to learn from Mike Bell with Topeka Area Sports Commission on sport tourism...and got a shout-out on LinkedIn.

09/20/2026

We 👀 you Jackson👊

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09/04/2026

Kinesiology major Lindsey Maul…exceptional in the classroom too.

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TOPEKA, Kan. — From game to game, Lindsey Maul is one of the most important players on the pitch for Washburn soccer, as the senior defender anchors one of the best programs in the country.

09/03/2026

Pizza with Professors

09/02/2026

Ironically this week in KN 335: Human Factors and Ergonomics we were learning about environmental considerations. To experience those considerations and load measurement in real time we did an outside lab today. We were outside about 12:45 today to use Wet Bulb Globe Thermometers (WBGT) to measure the heat risk. As you can see (look at pics of each WBGT) it was brutally hot out on the football field and tennis courts. For reference, a WBGT index of 90 or higher means you should not be doing physical activity outside at all! It was very hot!! Washburn University College of Arts and Sciences Washburn University

09/01/2026

Kinesiology major, Mason Levin!!

08/28/2026

Valley Falls is giving a shout-out to our KN-PE student teacher, Dylan Cervantez. Have a great semester, Dylan.

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Dylan Cervantez is joining our staff this semester to do his student teaching for Physical Education with Ms. Thayer. He is attending Washburn University and will graduate in December with his BS of Education -Physical Education/Kinesiology. Mr. Cervantez's hobbies include, running, playing basketball, and slow-pitch softball. He also coaches MS Boys Basketball and has his own lawn care business. Good luck to Dylan as he finishes his degree!