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Physical Education School and Public Health

Athletic Administration Faculty

Dr. Rick Unruh, Assistant Professor of Athletic Administration

                  Current and past teaching, coaching, advising, and administrative experiences:

  • High School and College Athlete (football)
  • High School English Teacher and Football Coach
  • High School Athletic Director
  • Intercollegiate Athletics Events Manager
  • Supervisor of Administrative Interns
  • Supervisor of K-12 Student Teachers
  • Elementary and Junior High School Assistant Principal
  • Professor of School Law and Curriculum

Dr. Ken Briggs, Department Chair and Professor of Physical Education, School and Public Health

                  Current and past teaching, coaching, advising, and administrative experiences:

  • Coordinator of Drug Education for CWU Athletic Department
  • Director of Health Education
  • Director of CWU Wellness Hour
  • Advisor of Graduate Thesis/Project Work
  •  Junior High School Coach
  • Junior High Biology and PE, Health Teacher

Dr. Steve Jefferies, Professor of Physical Education

                  Current and past teaching, coaching, advising, and administrative experiences:

  • Leadership Training Clinician
  • High School PE Teacher and Coach
  • President, National Association for Sport and Physical Education (NASPE)

Dr. Kirk Mathias, Professor of Physical Education and Coordinator of Graduate Studies

                  Current and past teaching, coaching, advising, and administrative experiences:

  • K-12 Physical Education teacher
  • Club Soccer Coach U6-U19
  • High School Soccer and Basketball Coach
  • College Intramural Co-Director National Soccer Tournament Games/Rules
  • Director of Master’s Program in Athletic Administration
  • Collegiate Soccer Coach

Dr. Peter Van Mullem, Professor of Athletic Administration

                  Current and past teaching, coaching, advising, and administrative experiences:

  • Professor of Recreation and Sport Management
  • College Physical Education Instructor
  • Collegiate Basketball Coach
  • Recruiting Coordinator
  • Certified Instructor for NAIA “Champions of Character” Program