The therapeutic recreation program (TR) in the School of Kinesiology and Recreation is proud to announce the most recent passing rates for Illinois State students taking the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification exam were nearly 92 percent, compared with the national rate of 85.3 percent.
Unit: Kinesiology and Recreation
Graduating Redbirds: Redbirds’ son finds path at ISU by lifting up peers
Bloomington-Normal native and Redbird legacy Isaac Faamoe was glad he stayed in his hometown to study exercise science at Illinois State University.
University enhances spring commencement celebration with Redbird Stage Crossing
In addition to online ceremonies that will be prerecorded by college, all 2021, as well as 2020 Illinois State University graduates, have the opportunity to participate in the Redbird Stage Crossing.
Where are they now? Catching up with our Class of 2016 ‘Newest Redbirds’
Catch up with our Class of 2016’s “Newest Redbirds.”
Therapeutic recreation students across the state come together for summit, hosted by Illinois State
The collaborative event was hosted by Illinois State TR students (in the School of Kinesiology and Recreation) and allowed everyone in attendance to participate as both audience members and presenters, in sessions with panel discussions and presentations on various topics.
Day in the life: Senior Sydney Holt is enjoying another successful season with Redbird volleyball
Check out a day in the life of Redbird volleyball senior Sydney Holt.
CAST in the Classroom: Kinesiology graduate teaching assistant feels gratified when students meet their health and fitness goals
Graduate student and course instructor Emilia Schempp has been working hard this semester—not only as a student, but as a course instructor in the School of Kinesiology and Recreation.
Fulbright scholar Karen Dennis shares her experience of Vladimir, Russia
In 2019, the U.S. Department of State and the J. William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board awarded Illinois State University’s Karen Dennis a Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program award to teach at Vladimir State University in Vladimir, Russia
Two-time kinesiology and recreation alum found her passion while on campus
Becca Krzyszkowski ’16, M.S. ’19, currently works as a recreation supervisor for the City of Brentwood in the greater St. Louis area.
CAST alumni profiles: Kyle Bragg, School of Kinesiology and Recreation
School of Kinesiology and Recreation alum Kyle Bragg ’10 certainly knows the value of hard work and persistence.