Major Accreditation Milestone for MSUM Athletic Training

We are thrilled to share some fantastic news from the Health and Human Performance (HHP) department: our Masters in Athletic Training program has officially earned a 5-year Initial Accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE)! This significant milestone reflects a bold, forward-looking vision for MSUM Athletic Training and countless hours of dedicated work by our incredible […]

Celebrating Excellence: Nathan Helgeson Receives the Dr. Sue Tarr Future Professional Award

The Minnesota State-Moorhead Health & Human Performance department is thrilled to celebrate senior Nathan Helgeson, who received the Dr. Sue Tarr Future Professional Award at this year’s MNDAPE Conference! This statewide award honors a pre-service student who shows exceptional promise, leadership, and a deep commitment to Developmental Adapted Physical Education (DAPE). The award honors Dr. Sue Tarr of Minnesota State […]

MSUM Teacher Education Students Expand Expertise at Annual MNDAPE Conference

Minnesota State Moorhead (MSUM) Physical Education Teacher Education students, along with Dr. Megan Johnson, recently traveled to Camp Friendship in Annandale, Minnesota, to participate in the annual Minnesota Developmental Adapted Physical Education (MNDAPE) Conference. The immersive two-day professional development event featured specialized sessions, hands-on workshops, and collaborative discussions focused on advancing inclusive physical education and best practices in developmental adapted […]

Former student-athletes extend the MSUM culture of care

From time management and resilience to investing in other people, the lessons we learn at Minnesota State Moorhead ripple outward after graduation. For Tobias and Rachael Boegel, who met as students, the support and mentorship they experienced as Dragon student-athletes shaped how they now lead their businesses and serve their community. Through CrossFit Unitas and Fargo Horizon FC – Soccer […]

New publication to ‘THE’ FUSED Mini Series

The FUSED Toolbox: A Website for Health Education Curriculum Development This article introduces educators to a useful website through a table-of-contents-like overview of its practical resources and shares ideas on how it can benefit the development and teaching of skill-based health education based on THE FUSED Technique. Ford, K. M., & Knutson, J. M. (2026). The FUSED Toolbox: A Website […]