Dr. Phyllis T. Croisant

Education & Training

Ph.D., Exercise Physiology, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

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

Research & Creative Interests

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

Professional Affiliations

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