College of Health Sciences
The Division of Kinesiology and Health offers three opportunites for K&H students to get involved in extracurricular organizations. There is one that is bound to capture your attention and help you build your resume.
PETESA (Physical Education Teacher Education Student Association)
Purpose: Committed to the promotion and enhancement of knowledge pertaining to Physical
Education, Health Education, Recreation and Dance.
Vice President: Lizzie Uhler; euhler@uwyo.edu
Faculty Advisor: Angela Simonton, MS; Angela.Simonton@uwyo.edu
Meetings: PETESA Meetings are every first Tuesday of the month.
PEK (Phi Epsilon Kappa)
(Formerly known as CHESNut: Community Health, Exercise Science, and Nutrition)
Purpose: We are dedicated to the enhancement of the education of students in the fields
of exercise science and health. We promote student research, charitable purposes,
community service, provides opportunities for professional growth, leadership development,
and the fraternal loyalty and spirit among members throughout the country.
Facebook: Click here for the PEK Facebook page (You can also search for them by "Phi Epsilon Kappa - Eta Phi Chapter")
President: Maggie Gazda, mgazda1@uwyo.edu
Faculty Advisor: Emily Schmitt, PhD; eshmit4@uwyo.edu
EIM-OC (Exercise is Medicine)
Purpose: To educate and encourage physical and mental health in students attending the University
of Wyoming. We will put on physically active events and provide resources to students
to enhance their exercise experience.
President: Reilly Gilbert, rgilbe13@uwyo.edu
Faculty Advisor: Marci Smith, MS; MLSmith@uwyo.edu
