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Office of Physical Activity and Health Programs
Office of Physical Activity and Health Programs
College of Health
The Office of Physical Activity and Health Programs provides all Oregon State University with the knowledge and experience to make intelligent decisions regarding present and future physically active lifestyles.
The program provides quality instruction in safe, adequately equipped facilities and creates a positive, enjoyable environment for learning.
Faculty Staff Fitness
Oregon State University’s one-of-a-kind Faculty Staff Fitness program makes working out fun – and convenient – for everyone.
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PAC: Physical Activity Courses
The Physical Activity Course Program provides all students with the knowledge and experience to make informed decisions for physically active lifestyles.
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HHS 231: Lifetime Fitness for Health
HHS 231 facilitates the development of positive health behaviors in physical activity and nutrition.
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KidSpirit
KidSpirit promotes positive interactions with adults and peers, sustained and active participation across time, and opportunities to make meaningful contributions to the world around them.
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Academic and Recreational Dive Center
The OSU Academic and Recreational Dive Center exists to certify and train those that wish to pursue Scuba diving both in a professional and recreational capacity and provide the resources and tools to practice scuba diving.
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Adaptive Exercise Clinic
The Adaptive Exercise Clinic is a space created for adults with conditions such as multiple sclerosis, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, Parkinson’s and other disabilities to come together and be active.
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Professional Certifications
The Office of Physical Activity and Health Programs offers several professional certifications including CPR/AED & First Aid, PADI SCUBA, Wilderness First Aid, and Yoga Teaching.
News and stories
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!
Selected by OSU Counseling & Psychological Services staff, student workers and volunteers, Erica was recognized as a mental health champion at OSU for her outstanding commitment to student well-being.
A special shout-out to Faculty Staff Fitness Coordinator Nikki Kurth for her outstanding leadership and organization of the event. Thank you for making it a success!