The School of Kinesiology and Recreation welcomes four new faculty members this academic year.
Unit: Kinesiology and Recreation
At home with Redbird Legacy families
Meet some of the Redbird Legacy families who live in Central Illinois and hear why they chose to attend Illinois State University.
Redbird legacy: Like father, like son
Illinois State freshman Jalen Love learned early on the value of going to college and pursuing a degree. His parents, Larry and Betty Love, were both first-generation college students who found a home at the University.
Therapeutic recreation students make an impact
Moving classes online for the spring semester due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) situation meant that many professors had to act quickly and be creative. Rachel Smith, instructional assistant professor in the School of Kinesiology and Recreation, rose to the challenge.
Rising to the challenge: Alum gets creative teaching PE classes online
How does someone who teaches physical education continue to keep students engaged while also practicing social distancing? One Redbird has found the answer using the highly popular social media platform, Tik Tok.
Teacher education programs recognized for excellence in educator preparation
Illinois State University teacher education programs are being recognized for excellence in educator preparation.
Four years later: Where are our 2015 freshmen now?
With commencement approaching, we decided to catch up with three alumni who were featured in our first “Meet our newest Redbirds” series four years ago.
School of Kinesiology and Recreation alum Scott Todnem wins 2019 National Health Teacher of the Year award
School of Kinesiology and Recreation alum Scott Todnem’s recently won the 2019 National Teacher of the Year award and authored the book Growing Up Great.
KNR introduces new faculty
The School of Kinesiology and Recreation (KNR) welcomes four new faculty members this academic year.
#CASTAlumSpotlight: Cameron Bair on turning disappointments into entrepreneurial solutions
Cameron Bair who graduated from Illinois State with a Bachelor of Science in exercise and fitness leadership has had a spectacular career progression.