Classes begin next summer for the NIU Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education’s new master’s degree in Athletic Training. The new graduate program will replace the department’s longtime bachelor’s degree, a move precipitated by actions taken by the Commission on Accreditation of
Read moreB.S. degree in Sport Management ready to enroll undergraduates for Fall 2019
NIU’s Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education (KNPE) will launch a bachelor’s degree in Sport Management next fall. The new program capitalizes on the department’s rich heritage of preparing graduate students for careers in the thriving sport industry, which includes all of
Read moreCommunity Learning Series to highlight rewarding careers in sport management
Dan Migala is always thinking. The co-founder and chief innovation officer of 4Front Sports and Innovation Consulting Firm is the guy behind the Chicago White Sox’s 7:11 starting time – brought to you by 7-Eleven, of course. He’s also the marketing whiz
Read moreChair’s Welcome
I hope this message finds you well. We are excited to share in this newsletter some of the exciting things going on in the NIU Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education. You will find several news stories included in this newsletter, and
Read moreKNPE quartet visits University of Tetova for global conference on sport sciences
More than 80 years after NIU first opened as the Northern Illinois State Normal School in 1899, faculty in Physical Education began to embrace a new way of thinking. “Our Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education, and our peers across the country,
Read moreKNPE reserves grad program spots for NIU Honors students
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 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 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 moreProgram Updates
We offer three bachelor’s degrees and two master’s degrees to approximately 600 students in KNPE. Here are some quick updates on our degree programs. Athletic Training (B.S.) Two athletic training students were awarded prestigious scholarships for their work over the 2016-2017 academic
Read moreGreetings from the Chair
Hello from DeKalb! Our team in the NIU Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education is excited to update you on some of what has been going on since our last newsletter in April 2017, the first KNPE published in more than a
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