Honors students at NIU now can gain direct and guaranteed admission into most of the Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education’s graduate programs. Reserved seats are available in the department’s M.S.Ed. in Kinesiology and Physical Education and M.S. in Sport Management degrees.
Read moreKNPE inks transfer agreement with Rock Valley for Kinesiology
Rockford-area students with plans to major in Kinesiology now have another option toward NIU Student Career Success. NIU’s Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education has signed a “2+2” agreement with Rock Valley College to provide a smooth transition between its associate degree
Read moreChair’s Welcome
Greetings from DeKalb! If you’ve ever wondered what the Olympics, the Chicago Bulls and the Abominable Snow Race have in common, the answer is simple: The NIU Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education. Our programs and people in Anderson Hall are involved
Read moreSports Diplomacy course scores with great timing, conversations
Paul Wright has no problem stirring a lively conversation. Not only is NIU’s EC Lane and MN Zimmerman Endowed Professor in Kinesiology and Physical Education a deft moderator, but the students in his KNPE 399: Sport and Diplomacy course are Honors Program
Read moreLike father, like son: P.E. proves perfect major for Maveus family
Jeff Maveus had spent his professional years at DeKalb Genetics, feeling secure and content in his position with the Corporate Services Department. That changed when Monsanto purchased the company in 1998. “I knew it was just a matter of time before I
Read moreEngage U.S. ready to launch with trip to Olympic City USA
All of the world’s eyes – Brandon Male’s included – are on South Korea. But the instructor in the Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education (KNPE) is looking at the Winter Olympics through a different lens, one that understands that the games
Read moreExercise Science Club students shine at Abominable Snow Race
Caitlin Paxton’s journey to the foot of a snowy Lake Geneva mountain drew her into the heart of the Abominable Snow Race. But amid the frigid cold and friendly competition, the senior from Plano found affirmation of her dream to teach Physical
Read moreAll-college meeting motivates faculty, staff to set 2018 focus
Laurie Elish-Piper plans to inspire – and expects to find inspiration – in 2018. The dean of the NIU College of Education used the platform of the spring all-college meeting to reveal her “one word” focus for personal development and effort and
Read moreCollege of Education maintains nearly perfect edTPA pass rates
When Sarah Paver began her student-teaching class last August, the graduate student in Physical Education quickly became concerned. “I was very nervous when the edTPA came up,” says Paver, who graduated in December. “A lot of my classmates had said that they
Read moreEdLEAD names first cohort
NIU cultivates a dynamic and enriching environment for faculty looking to grow as professionals, but the College of Education believes there is always room for improvement. “On our campus and so many other campuses, we are very intentional about professional development for
Read morePomp and circumstance: NIU celebrates fall commencement
NIU College of Education graduates stepped in the spotlight last month during the fall commencement ceremonies. Acting NIU President Lisa Freeman told the audience at the Dec. 17 undergraduate ceremony about Nick Wilstie, who earned a bachelor’s in Physical Education. During the
Read moreExercise Science Club to boost 2018 Abominable Snow Race
For people who find it fun to run a foot race up, over and down a snow-covered mountain in Wisconsin, here’s some good news: the annual Abominable Snow Race takes place Saturday. “No Skis, No Dogs, No Sleds,” its Facebook page boldly
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