Departmental Website
http://www.eiu.edu/kss/
Overview
This major has 3 concentrations that focus on physical fitness and sports. All student will complete a course on careers in Kinesiology and a course on structural kinesiology, the study of muscles and movement. Teacher certification students will complete both lecture and activity classes to provide them with knowledge and experiencein physcial education for all grade levels. Exercise science students will have lecture, lab, and activity classes geared toward health-related fitness, sport management students will take classes in administrative and business procedures related to sports. An interest in sports, coaching, and fitness would be important for students in this major. The Kinesiology and Sports Studies Department has outstanding faculty who have real-world experience and stay current and active in their field. The faculty involve students in research activities and have a genuine interest in the students success.
Option(s)
Teacher Certification K-12
Concentrations
Exercise Science, Sport Management
Hours Required
120-128
Four Year Degree Plan
http://www.eiu.edu/~kss/Undergraduate_Options_K_12_Teacher.php http://www.eiu.edu/~kss/Undergraduate_Concentrations_Exercise_Science.php http://www.eiu.edu/~kss/Undergraduate_Concentrations_Sport.php
Graduate Degree Opportunities After Graduation
Pedagogy, Sport Administration, Exercise Science
Course Catalog Listing
http://catalog.eiu.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=24&poid=3473 (Physical Education Teacher Certification Option K-12 Special Certificate)
http://catalog.eiu.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=24&poid=3472 (Exercise Science Concentration)
http://catalog.eiu.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=24&poid=3474 (Sport Management Concentration)
Typical Starting Positions
Physical Education Teacher, Personal Trainer, Coach, Cardiac Rehabilitation Specialist, Group Fitness Instructor, Athletic Director, Game Day Operations, Sports Marketing, Sports Media, Wellness Specialist, Strength and Conditioning Coach
Well Known Companies that Hire EIU Graduates
EIU, Sarah Bush Lincoln Hospital, Lifetime Fitness
Study Abroad Opportunities
University of Winchester Study Abroad Program, COST, Toronto for Teachers
Research Opportunities
Independent Study
Faculty/Student Collaboration
Student Professional Orginizations
Illinois Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance
America Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance
America College of Sports Medicine
National Strength and Conditioning Association
North American Society for Sport Management
Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
National Athletic Trainers Association
Scholarship Listing
Balsaar & Ruth Bubeck Scholarship
Barbara Snow Award
Brian & Trina Myerscough - Chad Pfeffinger Outstanding Sigma Pi Service Award
Carol Specht Memorial Scholarship
Charles and Mary Lantz Scholarship
Charles L. and Kathryn Joley and Family Deans Scholarship in Education
Dolly & Gene McFarland Discretionary Fund in Kinesiology & Sports Studies
Dolly J. and H Gene McFarland Kinesiology and Sports Studies Scholarship
Dorothy M. Hart Memorial Scholarship
Dr Harold M & Alice D Cavins Scholarship
Dr. & Mrs. Richard H. Larson Athletic Training Scholarship
Dr. Barbara L. Hill Memorial Scholarship
Dr. John Guckert Memorial Scholarship
Dwight & Bette (Leckrone) Baptist Scholarship
Education Scholars Award
Errett and Mazie Warner Presidential Award in Physical Education
Florence McAfee Scholarship
Kate Booker Stapp Scholarship
L. Joyce Taylor Student Teaching Scholarship
Larry J. Ankenbrand Physical Education Scholarship
Leona Stanford Vollintine Charitable Trust Scholarship Fund
Lincoln, Florence, & Bonita Woodyard Education Scholarship
McCoy Family Scholarship
Phoebe and Mike Church Scholarship
Ray & Evelyn Duncan Teaching Scholarship
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To search for scholarship opportunities please visit http://www.eiu.edu/scholarships/
Faculty Listing
http://eiu.edu/kss/Faculty_Staff.php
Faculty Research Interests
Physical Activity and Aging, Psychomotor Assessment and Competence, Teacher Effectiveness, Sports Pedagogy, PE Teacher Education, Endurance Training, Athletic Training Education, Athletic Trainers in School Settings, Body Composition, Cardiopulmonary Function with Activity, Evaluation of Obesity, Pulmonary Rehabilitation, Physical Activity and Rehabilitation, Diabetes Prevention and Management, Metabolic Syndrome, Music and Exercise, Achievement Goal Theory, Pitch Recognition Ability in Baseball, Sports Marketing, Economics of Sport, Sport Histoy, Muscular Adaptions of Resistance Exercise Programs
Faculty Honors & Awards
Larry Ankenbrand - Outstanding Teacher Award for the KSS Faculty (2010)
Mark Kattenbraker – Outstanding Teacher Award for the KSS Faculty (2011)
Kevin Hussey - AAHPERD / NAGWS Service Award March 2011 for 21 years of Presentation Service, March 2011
Brent Walker - Scientific Programming Division Head-Elect, Association for Applied Sport
Mark Kattenbraker - Vice President – IAHPERD
Tony Oliver - 2010 = Vice President Elect, Adults – IAHPERD, 2011-current = Vice President, Adults - IAHPERD
Stacey Ruholl - IAHPERD SE District Treasurer
Kevin Hussey - Head Badminton Coach for the Junior Pan American Championships, Dominican Republic, 2010; USA Badminton Coach, China, 2009;
Phyllis Croisant – 2009 Graduate Dean’s Award of Excellence in Research and Creative Activity
Jeff Willardson – Faculty Achievement and Contribution Award: Research & Creative Activity (2010)
Stacey Ruholl – Faculty Achievement and Contribution Award: Teaching (2010)
Dr. Phyllis Croisant – Faculty Achievement and Contribution Award: Service (2009)
Dr. Brian Pritschet – Faculty Achievement and Contribution Award: Service (2009)
Brian Pritschet – IAHPERD Service Award (2009)
Brent Walker – Mental Training Consultant – U.S. Soccer and U.S. Paralympic Soccer Teams