Kinesiology

Sport and Exercise Science

Students looking for more flexibility and the opportunity to customize their master’s level  preparation to match their professional aspirations and/or personal interests may opt to focus their directed electives in the area of Sport and Exercise Science. Coursework aligns with careers or personal interests in movement performance, sport performance programming, cardiopulmonary rehabilitation, community health and fitness (i.e. athletic trainers, sport coaches, physical educators, personal trainers, etc.)

Directed electives are hand-selected by the student from all areas of coursework offered within the Kinesiology program, including but not limited to:

  • Biomechanics
  • Development of Expert Performance
  • Exercise Stress Testing and Electrocardiogram Evaluation
  • Physical Activity and the Older Adult
  • Special Topics (Leadership, Ethical Issues)
  • Sport and Exercise Psychology
  • Sport Nutrition/Weight Management/Healthy Cooking
  • Strength and Conditioning
  • Qualitative Analysis of Human Movement

For More Info

We'd love to answer your questions!

Email: kinesiology@wiu.edu
Phone: 1 (309) 298-1981

Department of Kinesiology
Brophy Hall 212
1 University Circle
Macomb, IL 61455 USA