Department of Kinesiology - Western Illinois University

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UG- Dietetics, Exercise Science, Nutrition, Food Service Management, Physical Education
G - Ex Sci

10/01/2026

📣 We're making a change!

📍As part of the University-wide social media revamp, all academic programs within the School of Nursing, Applied Health & Human Performance will now be showcased through Facebook: , Instagram: . Please stay informed about upcoming updates, opportunities, events, and stories highlighting our distinguished programs:

🩺 Nursing
🏋️ Exercise Science
🍎 Nutrition/Dietetics
🌎 Public Health

This account will be discontinued on November 1st, so be sure to follow the new page to stay up to date on what is happening in Exercise Science, Nutrition/Dietetics, Public Health and across the School.

02/12/2025

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

11/06/2024

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

10/31/2024

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🥳🥳🥳

10/22/2024

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 🥳🎉🎉

10/09/2024

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.

10/03/2024

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!

09/18/2024

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!

09/11/2024

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! 🙌✨

08/28/2024

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. 💪✨

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Macomb, IL
61455

Website

http://www.wiu.edu/coehs/kinesiology/

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