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 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 moreGold medals are not the only reason to get youth involved in sport
Written by Paul Wright, Lane/Zimmerman Endowed Professor The 2016 Summer Olympics in Brazil have given us the opportunity to marvel at the heights of human potential. We have been able to watch amazing displays of athleticism and skill from the most elite competitors
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