Professor Coleman retires from physical education teacher education after 21 years

Image of Margo Coleman

When asked what year Margo Coleman, professor of physical education teacher education started at Illinois State University, she quipped, “in 1996, along with Wilma Flintstone.” Faculty in kinesiology and recreation will certainly miss Coleman and her deadpan sense of humor as she retires this spring after 21 years at Illinois State University. Coleman recently sat

Collection Spotlight: Women’s Physical Education Majors (PEM) Club

Women playing field hockey

While there have been hundreds of registered student organizations in ISU’s history, only one club focused on women and their love for their chosen major, physical education. Researchers using the Women’s Physical Education Majors (PEM) Club collection can see how this club became a campus staple through its many sponsored co-ed activities and events.

Special Olympics coach has roots in Illinois State’s P.E. teacher program

Kathleen O'Connell

Kathleen O’Connell, adapted physical education specialist in McLean County Unit 5 schools, is a Special Olympics coach in Project UNIFY. This education-based project uses sports and education programs to activate young people to become positive agents of change by fostering respect, dignity, and advocacy for people with intellectual disabilities.

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