Exercise Science
The goals of the EIU Kinesiology and Sports Studies graduate program
in Exercise Science are to promote fitness and well being within the
University and local community, and to train and prepare students to
become qualified exercise and fitness professionals. In particular, the
program prepares students for positions in business and corporate
fitness programs and clinical exercise settings with an emphasis on
cardiac rehabilitation.
This program is well-known for
providing meaningful hands-on experience, since students spend a
significant amount of time working with staff and participants in two
ongoing year-round community adult exercise initiatives: the EIU Adult Fitness Program and the Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center
Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Program. Assistantships are available
within the KSS department Adult Fitness Program, the EIU Student
Recreation Center, and local cardiac rehabilitation programs.
Exercise Science Coursework
Required of All KSS Graduate Students
PED 5000 Research Methods
PED 5001 Statistical Analysis and Interpretation
PED 5901 Seminar
Required of all Exercise Science students
PED 5220 Organization & Administration in Fitness & Rehab
PED 5230 Physiology of Exercise
PED 5450 Supervisory Experience In Adult Fitness
PED 5640 Grade Exercise Testing
PED 5700 Advanced Measurement and Evaluation
Electives in Exercise Science
PED 4900 Special Topics (up to three different topics)
PED 5120 Social Psychology and Physical Activity
PED 5125 Stress Management
PED 5225 Physical Activity and Aging
PED 5250 Exercise ECG
PED 5655 Supervisory Exp. In Cardiac Rehab
PED 5950 Thesis
(and other PED courses approved by the graduate advisor)
