UIS Exercise Science

Official Twitter account for the Exercise Science program at University of Illinois Springfield.

[UIS Exercise Science @exruis]

Check out the feature article about our awesome @uisedu EXR Program in the latest issue of #UISToday! 💪 #StrongerFasterBetter 🏃‍♀️

https://t.co/NjGVm5n3Uq

[UIS Exercise Science @exruis]

Congrats to our 2025–26 EXR Programmatic Award and Honor Students!
Carlos Pineda: Undergraduate Marshal , Lillian Buzani: Outstanding EXR Student – H&F Track, Reagan Martyn: Outstanding EXR Student – PT Track.

Congratulations to all! 👏

[APHA @PublicHealth]

Maryland's first case of measles in 2026 has health officials encouraging parents to vaccinate their kids and check their own immunity status.

Read more from Meredith Cohn in the @BaltimoreBanner, including insights from APHA CEO Georges Benjamin, MD: https://t.co/GfaVzLuPZb

[UIS Exercise Science @exruis]

Exercise is one of the most powerful tools we have in healthcare.

Proud to see @UISeduAlumni and #ExerciseScience grad Jadyn Zaffiri putting that into action in #cardiacrehab—helping patients live healthier, more active lives.

https://t.co/H6jRRVDA2F

[UIS Exercise Science @exruis]

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!

#ExerciseScience #Kinesiology #Biomechanics #GaitAnalysis #UIS

[UIS Exercise Science @exruis]

UIS Fall 2025 Finals Week! You’re closer than you think. You’ve worked hard all semester. Believe in what you know.

Finish strong, Prairie Stars!

[UIS Exercise Science @exruis]

🎉Medicare just approved coverage for PA assessments starting Jan 1, 2026 — a huge win for Exercise Science and the future of preventive care! 🥳

Big moment for @ACSMNews Exercise is Medicine! Big moment for our field and for @UISedu EXR! 💪

Learn more: https://t.co/b0TmsluWt1

[American College of Sports Medicine @ACSMNews]

Are you passionate about health, movement & helping others live their best lives? Discover how far an exercise physiology certification can take you!

Join us for real-world insight, career inspo & practical steps to start shaping your future today!

➡️ https://t.co/dpHN6Q535B

[University of Illinois Springfield @UISedu]

A foggy fall morning at #UISedu! 🍂 #fog #fall #fallcolors

[UIS Exercise Science @exruis]

Today we honor and thank all who have served. Your courage, strength, and sacrifice inspire us every day!

UIS Exercise Science proudly recognizes our student, faculty, staff, and alumni veterans — thank you for your service. 💙

#VeteransDay #ThankYouVeterans #ExerciseScience

[UIS Exercise Science @exruis]

Thinking about a future in healthcare? 🩺 This week’s UIC "Nurse for a Day" event at @UISedu gave local high school students a look at nursing AND showed how Exercise Science can be another exciting route into the world of health and wellness careers! 💪

[UIS Exercise Science @exruis]

The EXR Faculty and Staff are proud to announce our 2024-25 EXR Programmatic Award and Honor Students!

Sophie Eckhardt: Graduation Marshal – Exercise Science

Piper Schrepferman: Outstanding EXR Student – H&F Track

Jamie Handyside: Outstanding EXR Student – PT Track

[UIS Alumni @UISeduAlumni]

Congratulations to our ✨newest✨ UIS Alumni! 🎓 Welcome, class of 2025, to the UIS Alumni Association! We are so happy to have you.

#UISedu #uisalumni #Graduation2025 #graduate

[activeforlife @activeforlife]

When the kids are heading to school for the day, maybe try starting it with some movement and nature time! It’s one small way to start your whole family’s day in a positive way. Here are 5 active and fun ways to commute to school: https://t.co/KMpLMUGrkx

[SAMHSA @samhsagov]

If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide or experiencing a mental health or substance use crisis #988Lifeline provides 24/7 connection to confidential support.

There is Hope 💗 Just call or text 988 or chat https://t.co/TkvsFylLmH

[University of Illinois Springfield @UISedu]

#UISedu Campus Child Advocates placed blue pinwheels today for Child Abuse Prevention Month. A moment of silence near the colonnade honored children lost to abuse or neglect. The pinwheel is a national symbol of prevention.

[odphp.health.gov @girlshealth]

❤️ Taking care of your heart is key to living a long, healthy life! Simple steps like eating healthy, staying #active, and managing stress can make a big difference. Read more about how to keep your heart healthy: https://t.co/7Jnx4rzrJc. #HeartHealth #HealthyLiving

[President's Council @FitnessGov]

Take a break today to check in with your #MentalHealth. Practice gratitude, meditate, or take a walk—whatever helps you feel centered and calm. #SelfCare #WellnessWednesday https://t.co/QtlQmJsXqO