Jan. 15, 2026 | Tia King CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — A new two-year study found that U.S. residents who lived near parks and recreational facilities had small increases in their leisure-time physical activities, but the relationship was stronger in more affluent counties with largely white, non-Hispanic populations. Mikihiro Sato, a professor of recreation, sport and tourism at the […]
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Social identification with a team boosts fans’ social well-being
Nov. 6, 2025 | Tia King Sport teams and other organizations can boost their supporters’ social well-being through digital platforms and other initiatives that promote a strong group identity and feelings of trust that all members have their collective best interests at heart, according to a study led by recreation, sport and tourism professor Yuhei […]
Doctor of Audiology (AuD) Program Phasedown
Oct. 16, 2025 | Tia King On July 17, 2025, the University of Illinois Board of Trustees approved the decision to phase down the Doctor of Audiology (AuD) Program. Please read further to understand our decision and our continued commitment to hearing education and clinical services. Our History in Audiology Training The Doctor of Audiology […]
Featuring physical activity courses in the department of health and kinesiology that promote health and well-being
Sept. 24, 2025 | Tia King What if earning course credit could be fun, while helping you manage stress? Students can register for Fall Term B, and soon registration will open for the Spring semester.