Overview
Olivia Butler is the Program Chair for the PreK-12 Physical Education Program at Wichita State University. She joined Wichita State University in 2022.
Information
Academic Interests and Expertise
Education
- M.Ed Sport Management, Wichita State University, Wichita, KS, December 2019
- B.A. English-Literature, Southwestern Oklahoma State University, Weatherford, OK, July 2018
Academic Interests
- Modernized PreK-12 Health Education
- Transition Programs for Collegiate Athletes
- Green Exercise & Intuitive Eating Practices
Areas of Teaching Interest
Courses Taught
- CIPE 111 - Foundations of Physical Education
- CIPE 202 - Individual Sports
- CIPE 203 - Adventure Sports
- CIPE 205 - Team Sports
- CIPE 310 - Organization & Administration of a Physical Education Program
- CIPE 329 - Health & Wellness PreK-12
- CIPE 402 - Health Education for the Physical Educator
- CIPE 425 - Health, Movement, and Physical Activity
- LEAD 500 - Dimensions of Wellness
Professional Experience
Faculty/Teaching Experience
- August 2022-present - Program Chair - Physical Education, Wichita State University
Areas of Service
Service to the University and College
- Faculty Senate Representative, School of Education
- Faculty Fellow - Student Engagement
- Accreditation Steering Committee Member
- Initial Licensure Teacher Program Committee Member
- Recruitment & Rentention Committee Member
- Campus Recreation & Activity Board Member
Service to the Profession
- Kansas Associate of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance (KAHPERD) Exective Board Member, Advisor - Future Professionals, Convention Committee Member
- SHAPE America Member