Gerontology Faculty
Dr. Phyllis T Croisant
Professor
Office: 1020 - Mcafee
Phone: 217-581-7596
Email: ptcroisant@eiu.edu
Frequently Taught Courses
KSS 4340 Exercise Physiology
KSS 4900 Special Topics in Exercise Science
KSS 5000 Research Methods in Kinesiology & Sports Studies
KSS 5001 Intro to Statistics
KSS 5225 Physical Activity and Aging
KSS 5280 Regulation of Exercise Metabolism & Body Composition
KSS 5901 Seminar in Kinesiology & Sports Studies
Education
Ph.D., Exercise Physiology, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Professional Organizations
Council on Aging & Adult Development (past-chair) http://www.aahperd.org/aapar/people/councils/CAAD.cfm
American Association for Physical Activity and Recreation (AAPAR)
http://www.aahperd.org/aapar/
American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, & Dance (AAHPERD)
http://www.aahperd.org/
American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)
http://www.acsm.org/
Illinois Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance
Research
Physical Activity and the aging process
Current projects:
Efficacy of the Wii Fit Balance Exercises for Improving Balance in Older Adults
Immediate Effects of Rhythmic Exercise on Short-term Memory of Older Adults
