Exercise science grad helping people help themselves

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Tina Serocke ’08 chose to study exercise science because she enjoyed learning about the human body. However, earning her bachelor’s degree was only the start of what has become a satisfying career as an occupational therapist.

Alumnus researches how to treat heart disease with lifestyle changes

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John Quindry ’94, M.S. ’96, earned his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in exercise science from Illinois State. Inspired by Professors Dale Brown, Steve McCaw, and Dave Thomas, Quindry quickly became a committed student for the first time in his life. Things got more exciting for him after learning how pathophysiology and exercise could be used

KNR alumni spotlight: Exercise science grad reverses type 2 diabetes

Dr. Sarah Hallberg

Most people do not realize or believe that type 2 diabetes can be reversed, and that type 1 diabetics can achieve a considerable reduction in medicine, but both of these goals have been achieved by Illinois State alum Dr. Sarah Dran Hallberg’s patients at her medical weight loss program.

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