The Physical Activity and Life Skills (PALS) Group at NIU uses sport and other physical activity programs to promote positive youth development and social change. We are leaders in best practices related to social and emotional learning (SEL) in physical education, sport-based youth development and international sport for development.
Huskies from any area of study can get involved with us. Most of the students who participate in our programs are enrolled in the KNPE department's academic programs. Students currently active with us include:
Emerson Baptiste, master’s student, sport management
Jaeden Ellasus, undergraduate student, anthropology and linguistics
Paolo Eslava, master’s student, athletic training
Justin Houston, undergraduate student, sport management
Jordyn King, doctoral student, kinesiology and physical education
Grace Louis, doctoral student, kinesiology and physical education