Organization profile
Organization profile
Mission
The mission of the Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation department at Eastern Illinois University is to prepare and train undergraduate and graduate students in the disciplines of health, wellness, physical education, recreation, and sport for career readiness or advanced degree programs through education, applied learning experiences, scholarly activity, and research.
Vision
The Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation department at Eastern Illinois University will be highly regarded among peer institutions and employers in preparing students to become experts in their respective vocations, leaders in their profession, and engaged members of society.
Values
Applied Learning
Career Preparedness
Professional Engagement
Integrity & Professional Ethics
Inclusivity
Civic Engagement
Cultural Awareness
Diverse Perspectives
Mentorship
Personal Connections
Optimal Health & Wellbeing
Physical Activity over the Lifespan
Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
Profiles
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An examination of differences between three core strength interventions in beginner exercisers’ fitness enhancement and enjoyment
Hoover, A. C. & Wahl, C., 2024.Research output: Contribution to conference › Poster › peer-review
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Differences in stress, recovery, and engagement in recovery activities between ranks of active-duty firefighters
Wahl, C., Meyer, B. B. & Ebersole, K. T., 2024.Research output: Contribution to conference › Poster › peer-review
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Differences in Workloads of Maximal Tasks in Active-Duty Firefighters
Marciniak, R. A., Wahl, C. A. & Ebersole, K. T., Aug 2024, In: Healthcare (Switzerland). 12, 15, 1495.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access
Press/Media
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EIU Celebrates 2022-23 ACA Recipients
Timm, D. M., Reza, M. F., Sterling, G. C., Meiners, S. J., Yoder, A. M., Canivez, G., Ramrattan, H., Effert-Fanta, E. L., Worthington, M., Bruns, T., Laughlin-Schultz, B., Gatrell, J., He, H., Kerins, A., Riley, J. D., Beck, M. W., Anthony, A. B. & More, C.
10/30/23
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research
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Local pickleball club consistently hits the courts, welcomes all
9/21/23
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research
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Local pickleball club consistently hits the courts, welcomes all
9/21/23
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research
Student theses
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AAU Basketball - Participants' Perceptions of Their AAU Experience
Willis, H. R. (Author), Shipherd, A. M. (Supervisor), 2016Student thesis: Master's Thesis › Master of Science (MS)
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Abdominal muscle activation and caloric expenditure: Ab Circle versus traditional exercise modalities
Rehg, M. (Author), Willardson, J. (Supervisor), 2010Student thesis: Master's Thesis › Master of Science (MS)
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A comparison of predicting VO2Max with two different heart rate endpoints from a sub-maximal bike test
Shirar, C. C. (Author), Owen, J. D. (Supervisor), 2005Student thesis: Master's Thesis › Master of Science (MS)