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NGWS Day 2012
1/4/12:  Community Girl Scouts and WIU Athletes celebrate 40 Years of Title IX at Brophy Hall.
Fall 2011 Graduates
12/17/11: 26 undergraduate students in the Department of Kinesiology received their B.S. degree. Click here for more
F11 Graduation Reception
12/17/11:  Kinesiology faculty and students at the Phi Epsilon Sigma Reception before commencement.
Laura Lins 2011
11/11: Laura Lins receives the Lincoln Academy of Illinois Student Laureate Award for 2011-12 Read More
Graduate TA's Fall 2011
Fall 2011: Graduate Teaching Assistants in the Department of Kinesiology Read More
IAPHERD 2011
11/17/11: Kinesiology alumni and students gather at the 2011 IAHPERD Conference in St. Charles
IATA College Bowl Champs 2011
11/5/11: WIU Athletic Training students win the cup at the IATA Bowl held at the state meeting
Terry Lecture 2011
10/9/11: Joe Terry will be presenting at WIU.  Presentation is sponsored by the Athletic Training Student Association.
Scuba Certification Dive
10/30/11:  Scuba students participate in a certification dive.  Learn more about the Scuba minor.
9/29/11. Kinesiology students work out with Joe Decker, the Worlds Fittest Man
9/29/11: Kinesiology students after a work out with Joe Decker, The Worlds Fittest Man!
Department of Kinesiology


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Mission

The primary mission of the Department of Kinesiology is to provide a sound comprehensive education for students preparing for careers in athletic training, exercise science and fitness, state teacher certified physical education, and related areas. The same goal holds true for graduate students in exercise science, pedagogy and adapted physical education, sport management, sport and exercise psychology, and wellness promotion and fitness management. To promote physical and mental well-being, the department also provides a variety of General Education fitness and sports courses for all Western Illinois University students. In addition to classroom responsibilities, the department strives to advance knowledge in the domain by means of original research works and supports the University and community through service activities.

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The Department of Kinesiology at Western Illinois University is a charter member of the American Kinesiology Association