Tagged: Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education

NIU Physical Education major Brandon Palmer helps fifth-grader Yvonne Chanda learn how to start a fire.

Taking it outside

P.E. majors flock to Lorado Taft for intense hands-on experience in teaching outdoor education

  • March 20, 2017
Bright sun peeked through mist and bare trees just after 10 a.m. on a late February day as the first hints of record warmth boldly unleashed an early spring. For…

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NIU researchers praise new concussion law

New law replaces guidelines with strict rules for concussion treatment

  • August 13, 2015
Legislation signed into law this month will help schools and youth sports organizations across the state better assist athletes who sustain concussions, say NIU experts. The law, known as the…

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NIU faculty delving into concussions

  • February 12, 2015
Researchers and faculty at Northern Illinois University are actively engaged in helping athletes, parents and teachers better understand and treat concussions in youth athletes and others. Creating new knowledge about…

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