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Physical Activity Course (PAC) Program
Physical Activity Course (PAC) Program
Why take a PAC?
Physical Activity Courses provide an interactive and engaging experience that allows student to learn through active participation in a variety of physical activities. Recognizing individual interests and abilities, the program provides courses that cater to all levels and abilities.
What we offer
Enjoy small class sizes with high faculty to student innervation and experiential student-focused learning. In addition to teaching the physical literacy of the course activity, students will also learn about nutrition basics, fitness principles, mindfulness practices, and health promotion.
Offerings may include but are not limited to classes in the areas of: aquatics, artistic and social dance, fitness development, martial arts, mind/body, outdoor recreation, resistance training, sports and games. See our full course offerings.
Faculty
PAC are taught by highly qualified full-time faculty in the School of Exercise, Sport, and Health Sciences, part-time instructors, graduate teaching assistants, athletic coaches and professionals in the community. Instructor Contact Directory.
Leadership programs
We provide a variety of Leadership Programs that prepare individuals to teach and lead physical activity in a variety of disciplines.
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PAC news and stories
PAC instructor Bob Janes coordinated a $5,000 golf ball donation from Trysting Tree Golf Club, adding valuable equipment to OSU's physical activity golf classes.
Three OSU Dance Sport couples were named national champions at USA Dance's Collegiate Nationals, with many competitors getting their start in PAC courses.
Four OSU PAC ballet students performed a piece choreographed by instructor Megan Skinner at the Terpsichore Dance Concert at Corvallis' Majestic Theatre in April.
Lila Reid facilitated the Winter 2026 PAC Dance Showcase, drawing hundreds of OSU students to an evening of dance and community celebration.
Dancers took the spotlight at the Dec. 4 PAC Artistic and Social Dance Showcase, celebrating the talents of OSU students and instructors.
Penny Fentiman wins her sixth Oregon USBC Queens Tournament title and earns a spot at the national tournament in Las Vegas.