Department of Kinesiology - Western Illinois University

How cool is our KIN 108 Scuba Diving class? Learn to scuba dive, even if you aren’t a pro swimmer! This class is taught by

Western Illinois University Housing and Dining Services is recruiting for the next set of Western Leaders - our team of resident assistants, desk assistants and summer resident assistants. Read more: https://go.wiu.edu/40nEV8B

Congratulations to Mr. Singh, our facility manager at Brophy, for being selected back to back to represent the USA Master’s Field Hockey World Cup Team. The Masters World Cup will be held from November 7th - 16th, 2024 in Auckland, New Zealand.

Singh attended the national camp at Chula Vista Elite Training Center in San Diego, CA last week.

Mr. Singh said, “ It was quite an honor to be there for the national camp at Chula Vista Olympic Training Center in San Diego, CA”.

Wishing him the best of luck in Auckland, NZ. Go Singh🥳🥳🥳

Major highlights from our students and faculty this past week:
Raegan, our undergraduate student in Exercise Science was named the OVC preseason player to watch list.

Olivia, our graduate student in Kinesiology, got her first top five finish of the season.

Dr. Tim Piper was named the professor of the game on Saturdays match against Tennessee Tech.

We are proud of you. Keep making waves 🥳🎉🎉

Meet Olivia. Our TA for Stress Management & Weight Training. She just graduated with her bachelor's in Exercise Science and is back for her master’s in Kinesiology! Olivia’s also a proud member of the Women’s Golf Team and recently got her first top five finish of the season. Originally from Australia , she misses the beach, her dog, and family. Olivia's favorite part about being a TA is meeting students and using her knowledge to impact their educational journey.

From student to faculty! 🎓✨ This May, Victor graduated with his master’s in Kinesiology, and now he’s back at Western Illinois University, as a faculty member. He teaches Intro to Exercise Science, Exercise Psych, Stress Management, and Sports Psych this semester! And with over five years of experience as a sports psychologist we are lucky to have him as part of the program!

Meet Sarah, our amazing TA from Central Florida! She began her diving journey in 2015 and just reached an incredible milestone this year—her 700th dive in Antarctica! 🏆🌊 Sarah teaches scuba diving and swimming classes with us.
Did you know Western Illinois University is one of the few places in Illinois offering Scuba Diving programs? Dive into our unique program and explore the depths!

Meet Audrey Thomann. After earning her Bachelor's in Exercise Science this past May from the department, she's back and stronger than ever, now pursuing her Master's in Kinesiology! Not only is she crushing it in her studies, but she's also sharing her passion as a teaching assistant in Personal Fitness, Weight Training, and Physiology Exercise Lab. Welcome back, Audrey! 🙌✨

Exciting news! 🎉 The Department of Kinesiology and Public Health merged, and we can’t wait for you to discover all the new opportunities and benefits this brings! Let's bring health and movement together for a stronger future. 💪✨

🎓Class of 2024! Bachelor in Exercise Science! 🎓We are incredibly proud of each and everyone of you. Here’s to a bright future and endless possibilities! 🥂🌟

Here's to celebrating a week of monumental achievements! 🎉 Dr. Miguel Narvaez just earned a stellar recommendation for Associate Professorship and Tenure from our esteemed University President. Bursting with pride! 🌟📚

Huge congratulations to Dr. Emily Shupe on her well-deserved recommendation for promotion to Full Professor by the University President. We celebrate your remarkable achievements and dedication to academia Dr.Shupe.