This page is designed to provide students (and prospective students) with all the information they need about Exercise Science. If there is anything missing that you would like to see added, please let us know by emailing exercisescience@ilstu.edu.
Student Spotlight
Each month, we will provide a spotlight about one of our current Exercise Science students.
Exercise Science Majors’ Club
The Exercise Science Club is a student-led club that brings together Exercise Science students and fosters many opportunities, including social events, volunteer events, and the opportunity to listen to guest speakers. Learn more about how our club could benefit you.
Student Social Involvement
We will publicize all Exercise Science student social events to help you stay involved. Please check this site regularly to stay up on what is going down.
Annual ELM Speaker Lecture
Wednesday, 10/30/24 6:30 to 8 PM, Bone Student Center
Dr. Karin Pfeiffer, a leading adolescent Physical Activity and Sport researcher in the country presenting-“How can youth sports help youth meet physical activity guidelines- and how will we know?”
Movement Challenge –EIMOC/ ELM
Join us during the day on Wednesday, 10/30/24 at 2:00 PM for an Exercise is Medicine on Campus and ELM Movement challenge! We will meet on the Quad at 2 PM and utilize movement as medicine together as we see how many miles we can move around the Quad on a 1-mile predetermined course.
Resources
Jobs/Careers
Learn more about job and career opportunities in Exercise Science
Graduate/Professional Schools
Access more information about graduate and professional schools by visiting this link.
Professional Organizations/Certification
Learn more about Exercise Science professional organizations and the certifications they offer.
Podcasts
Interested in podcasts related to Exercise Science and Health? Here are a few options to explore!
Information about Internship Sites
Exercise Science majors in the Health and Human Performance track participate in a semester-long senior internship. These internships have taken students to opportunities far and wide, both across the nation, and the world. The internships are in the areas such as:
- Clinical/ Allied Health
- Commercial Fitness
- Corporate Wellness/ Fitness
- Community Health Promotion
- Governmental sectors
- Sports or Performance Enhancement
- Wellness Promotion
- And much more!
Overall, the internship presents an opportunity for students to explore a diverse range of professional experiences aligned with their career interest.
Check out this link to a list of sites where our students have performed an internship.
*Disclaimer: This list is not exhaustive, and should be paired with the student’s own research on what site is best for them*