Curriculum in the College of Education is designed to be student-centered and intellectually challenging, while preparing students through real life experiences.
You’ve always been a leader. A bright student. The type of person who’s eager to help. Becoming a teacher is the perfect outlet for using your skills and strength.
In addition to producing outstanding graduates in the field of teaching, the College of Education is home to exciting new programs like sports administration, recreation, exercise science, athletic training, travel and tourism, and more.
Loper Performance is an expansion of previous efforts of the UNK Exercise Science department community wellness program. Loper Performance offers programs and services related to education, youth sports performance training, community outreach and research. Our vision is to be a world leader in youth athletic development and sports science while serving UNK and Greater Nebraska.
Teran Boyer, M Ed, CSCS is a graduate of UNK, where he also wrestled. He is a vital part of UNK Exercise Science, serving as the coordinator of the Physical Activity & Wellness Lab and Loper Performance.
To prepare the next generation of applied sport scientists, allied health and medical staff, and sport performance coaches, our staff also includes Undergrad Research Fellows, Interns, and Graduate Students.