Category: Colleges

Alumnus wins school’s teacher of the year honor

This summer, Dave Luebke ’97 was recognized as the 2011-12 Lincoln-Way Central High School Teacher of the Year. The award recipient is chosen by the school’s teachers and is a true testament to Luebke’s efforts with his students and colleagues.

Director’s message: Kinesiology and Recreation

After the first full academic year, students, faculty, and staff are settled into the new McCormick Hall. With this wonderful facility, we enjoyed hosting the 2011–2012 Fall Kickoff that welcomed back all new and returning kinesiology and recreation (KNR) students, productive meetings with our advisory committees, and a wonderful celebration with graduates and their families

Athletic training (AT) education program and club news

This has been an exciting year for athletic training (AT). Last fall we submitted our Academic Unit Review to the University and received positive feedback on that document. We also submitted our self-study report to the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE). Both documents provided the opportunity to review our program and make

Exercise science (ES) program and club news

Written by Peter Smith The exercise science program (ES) had an eventful year, having completed its first full University Program Review in September 2011. This important exercise allows the University to assess the program’s standing relative to its competitors around the state and the nation. Needless to say, it was a positive experience for our

Physical education teacher education (PETE) program and club news

Written by Mary Henninger The past year has been busy for physical education teacher education (PETE) faculty and students. We are happy to report that the newly established exchange program between the School of Kinesiology and Recreation and the University of Limerick (UL) will send four PETE students from Illinois State and will receive four

Recreation and park administration (RPA) program and club news

Written by Brent Beggs The RPA program had an exciting school year in 2011–2012. Nine students were inducted into the Rho Phi Lambda honors fraternity and several exceptional RPA students were recognized at the annual KNR Awards Ceremony for their accomplishments in academics and service. We also recognized Tom Hartwig of Oak Lawn Park District

Active for Life program

Written by Karen Dennis The Active for Life program contributes to the school by providing outstanding teaching of both academic and practical skill and fitness building activity classes for the university community. We proudly offer more than 100 sections of 20 different activity classes ranging from recreational classes such as golf and fitness-based classes such

Upcoming KNR Events

Thursday, September 6, 2012 9th Annual KNR Kickoff, 252 McCormick Hall Instructional Gymnasium, 4 p.m. Wednesday, October 24, 2012 Ester Larson McGinnis Scholar Lecture by Dr. Kathleen Janz, Bone Student Center Prairie Room, 7 p.m. Thursday, November 15, 2012 KNR Social at the Annual IAHPERD Conference, Pheasant Run Resort, St. Charles Friday, January 25, 2013