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Color Craze 2013
3/24/13: Psi Epsilon Sigma student volunteers for the Color Craze Run. Read More about Color Craze
Shape Up Illinois 2013
3/6/13: WIU Physical Education Students participate in Shape Up Illinois in Springfield. Read More
NGWSD 2013
2/2/13: Celebrating National Girls and Women in Sport Day.  Read more.
Graduation Fall 2012
12/15/12: Congratulations to our new graduates in Exercise Science, Physical Education, Kinesiology and Sport Management!
IAHPERD 2012
11/15/12:  Physical Education students attend the 2012 IAHPERD Conference in St. Charles, IL.
IAHPERD 2012
11/15/12: WIU Physical Education students, faculty and alumni attend the 2012 IAHPERD Conference in St. Charles, IL
2012 KIN Scholarship Awards
1/11/12:  Kinesiology Scholarship Recipients attend the 36th Annual Scholars' Recognition Banquet.
Physical Education Fall 2012
10/26/12: Physical Education students learn canoeing skills in KIN 135.
Sport Management students visit NIU
10/27/12:  Sport Management students visiting the athletic facilities at NIU.
Sport Management students present in Porto Portugal
9/12/12:  Sport Management students present at the 2012 IAPS Conference in Porto, Portugal.  Click here to learn more.
Leathernecks in Training 2012
9/4/12: WIU Leathernecks in Training turns couch potatoes, "casual" exercisers and runners (and walkers) into 5k participants. Read More
Department of Kinesiology

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