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.

Thank you to the Physical Activity Course (PAC) program for your enthusiastic participation in Learn By Doing, part of the new student onboarding experience at OSU. From Friday, Sept. 19 through Sunday, Sept. 21, PAC hosted a variety of engaging activities, including line dancing, salsa and Latin dance, pickleball, yoga and scuba.

Family photo time! Physical Activity Course and Faculty Staff Fitness teams for continued the tradition of welcoming everyone back with energy and connection. Here's to another great year!

The College of Health's Physical Activity Course (PAC) Program has been recognized as a Top Training Provider by the American Red Cross for the second consecutive year. Congratulations, PAC!

PAC instructor Naomi Tuinstra was nominated for Most Valuable Professor (MVP) for the online meditation course by an Oregon State volleyball player.

Congrats, Lila Reid Hepner, on hosting a successful Fall PAC Dance Showcase. The Women's Building gym was buzzing with hundreds of Oregon State students sharing their dance performances.

The College of Health has doubled its pickleball offerings due to the sport's surging popularity. New Faculty Staff Fitness sessions and PAC courses are now available.