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300 East College Avenue, Eureka, IL 61530, US

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Eureka College was founded by abolitionists from Kentucky who were members of a religious movement known as the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) and were committed to providing young people a broad, liberal education. These pioneers believed in an education infused with values as a basis for leadership. Chartered by the Illinois Legislature in 1855, Eureka was the first college in the state and third in the nation to admit men and women on an equal basis. Eureka College was designated by the National Park Service as a Campus Historic District in the National Register of Historic Places in June 2010.

What is Unique about your business?

We're recognized as a top college in Illinois for vocations like teacher education, nursing, communications, and criminal justice, and we're adding new courses for emerging careers like early childhood and sports management. A Eureka College education prepares you for more than just your first job: it equips you to become a leader in your field and community.

Find Your Major

The American Kinesiology Association defines kinesiology as “the academic discipline which involves the study of physical activity and its impact on health, society, and quality of life.” At Eureka College, students have a choice between: Athletic Training and Exercise Science.

The Kinesiology program studies human body movement to prevent and manage chronic disease and injury, and diagnose, rehab, and enhance performance. Eureka College offers a bachelor’s degree major with a variety of emphases and related minors for those interested in a variety of health, fitness, and performance related professions.

The Kinesiology-Exercise Science major’s diverse academic structure strongly focuses on practical skills and experiential learning, including patient and client interaction.

The major is designed for students interested in a variety of career opportunities in healthcare and health-related services, including health coaching and promotion, nutrition, strength and conditioning, sport coaching, cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation, corporate wellness, and pre-professional programs such as athletic training, chiropractic, dietetics, medicine, nursing, occupational therapy, physical therapy, massage therapy, physician assistant, speech therapy, and more

Choose the Athletic Training or the Exercise Track:

AT: Injury Assessment
AT: Injury Treatment
AT: Injury Prevention
ES: Physical Fitness
ES: Physical Fitness Education

Career Opportunities

Graduate Study in Athletic Training

Health Care

Physical Therapy

Fitness Management

Graduate Study in Kinesiology

What are characteristics of students who enjoy Kinesiology?

Adaptable

Empathic

Like Helping People

Open-Minded

Patient

Sense of Humor

“I chose the Kinesiology Athletic Training Program at Eureka College because I wanted to pursue a degree that allowed me the flexibility to pursue different careers in health and wellness. Eureka College was the right choice for me because I wanted the opportunity to work closely with my professors and the small classroom sizes promote that type of close relationship with professors.”"

Rachel Leszczynski, Class of 2015

“The Kinesiology Exercise Science program here at Eureka College has given me the opportunity to receive a personalized and practical learning experience that has given me the necessary tools to continue my education as a graduate student and become a successful professional in the field.”"

Christopher Friend, Class of 2017

99%

Eureka graduates are employed or enrolled in graduate school within six months of graduation.