Exercise Science at University of Illinois Springfield

08/30/2026

Meet the Class of 2030! ⭐

Happy first day of fall semester classes, Prairie Stars! Here’s to a great year ahead.

08/30/2026

So amazing for our community, and for the MATR students (especially our EXR Alum)!

07/06/2026

07/06/2026

9 years ago today...
It's hard to believe the University of Illinois Springfield EXR Lab started as an empty shell with concrete floors and drywall. Over the past nine years, it's evolved into the hands-on teaching and research space it is today.

Check out the transformation—we've come a long way!

05/11/2026

The EXR Faculty and Staff are proud to announce our 2025–26 EXR Programmatic Award and Honor Students! Congratulations to these outstanding students for their hard work, dedication, and achievements throughout their time in the Exercise Science program.

Carlos Pineda: Undergraduate Marshal – Exercise Science. Chatham, IL
-- Carlos is recognized as the 2026 Undergraduate Marshal for the Exercise Science program for his strong academic performance, dedication to healthcare, research experiences, and service to the community. Carlos plans to attend physical therapy school and pursue a career specializing in neurologic physical therapy.

Lillian Buzani: Outstanding EXR Student – Health & Fitness Track. Carol Stream, IL
-- Lillian is honored as the Outstanding Exercise Science Student in the Health & Fitness Track for her academic dedication, athletic accomplishments as a student-athlete, leadership, and extensive hands-on experiences through coaching and internships. Lillian plans to pursue a master’s degree in Athletic Training and hopes to positively impact future athletes and underserved communities.

Reagan Martyn: Outstanding EXR Student – Physical/Occupational Therapy Track. Rochester, IL
-- Reagan is recognized as the Outstanding Exercise Science Student in the Physical/Occupational Therapy Track for her academic excellence, involvement in the Exercise Science Organization, and commitment to service. Reagan will begin Bradley University’s Doctor of Physical Therapy program in May 2026.

Congratulations to all! 👏

04/30/2026

04/29/2026

So proud of our Exercise Science grads! 💙

Jadyn is making a real impact in cardiopulmonary rehabilitation—helping patients recover, build confidence, and stay active for life.

This is what Exercise Science is all about!

https://news.uillinois.edu/view/7815/2117980573

03/27/2026

EXR 329- Kinesiology and Biomechanics students learned how to analyze human gait in lab— now they’re ready to interpret 3D motion data.

Hands-on learning in action!