School of Exercise, Sport, and Health Sciences

Welcome to the School of Exercise, Sport, and Health Sciences.

Our school explores the science of movement and comprises degrees in kinesiology, athletic training, adapted physical education and physical therapy.

Our faculty and degree programs were formerly part of the School of Biological and Population Health Sciences. Learn more about our college name change and restructuring.

Contacts

School head: Megan MacDonald, PhD
Assistant to the school head: Adriana Harper, EdM
School directory
Academic Program Directors

Our undergraduate program

Kinesiology, BS (Corvallis, OSU-Cascades, online)

Graduate programs in kinesiolgy

Academic courses serving all OSU students or faculty

OSU community engagement

Faculty Staff Fitness

Research

Community engagement

Other programs of study

Exercise Physiology Minor

Recent publications

(This is not an exhaustive list. We are still rebuilding our database of faculty publications. Visit individual faculty profiles for more extensive lists of their publications.)

2026

Popham, B.W., Pavol, M.J., Kelly, K.J., Balasubramanian, R. (2026) Impact of Pulley Radius on Tendon Durability Under Cyclic Loading in a Rabbit Model Journal of Orthopaedic Research 44(3)

Hui, C.E., Almqvist, L., Massey, W., Anaby, D.R. (2026) Implementation of Loose Parts Play in an Inclusive, Rural Elementary School: The Experiences and Participation of School Staff and Children Journal of Occupational Therapy, Schools, & Early Intervention

2025

Özkoca, N., Massey, W.V., Farello, A., Arnold, J.P., Belcher, D.J., Rogers, K.A., Stellino, M.B. (2025) The Playground Paradox: An Examination of Belonging and Victimization at Recess During the Playworks Relay Program Research in Human Development

Massey, W.V., Veliz, P.T., Farello, A., Zdroik, J., Zarrett, N. (2025) Associations Between the Sport Environment and Mental Health in a U.S. Sample of Adolescent Girls Women in Sport and Physical Activity Journal 33(1)

Williams, C.M., Farlie, M.K., Kolic, J., Morrison, S.C., Paterson, K., Hill, M., Bonacci, J., Breet, M.C., Cranage, S., Caswell, S.V., Hannigan, J.J., Herbaut, A., Hollander, K., Ibikunle, P.O., Kennedy, R.A., Kong, P.W., Maharaj, J.N., Mazzella, N., Munteanu, S.E., Okai-Nobrega, L.A, Gijón-Noguerón, G.A., Plesek, J., Saeedi, H., Tong, J.W., Tora, A., Venter, R., Yurt, Y., Banwell, H.A. (2025) Development of the CHILD‐SHOE Reporting Checklist: A Scoping Review and Modified Delphi Study to Support Reporting in Children's Footwear Research Journal of Foot and Ankle Research 18(3)

ESHS news and stories

Kinesiology students present at 2026 Association for Applied Sport Psychology regional conference
OSU kinesiology students presented at the 2026 Association for Applied Sport Psychology Pacific Northwest Regional Conference in Boise.
Kinesiology students attend American College of Sports Medicine Northwest Annual Meeting
Jay Penry led kinesiology undergraduates to the 2026 ACSM Northwest Annual Meeting at the University of Idaho, offering students professional development experience.
Physical therapy professor JJ Hannigan quoted in New York Times and Super Age on running shoes
OSU-Cascades physical therapy assistant professor JJ Hannigan was quoted in the New York Times and Super Age on running shoe replacement and maximal shoe design.
PAC golf classes receive equipment donation from Trysting Tree Golf Club
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.
10 Questions with Megan MacDonald, head of the School of Exercise, Sport, and Health Sciences
Kinesiology professor and school head Megan MacDonald discusses her research on physical activity and children with disabilities, the IMPACT program, and why getting kids moving starts with meeting them where they are.
OSU Dance Sport claims three national titles at USA Dance Collegiate Nationals
Three OSU Dance Sport couples were named national champions at USA Dance's Collegiate Nationals, with many competitors getting their start in PAC courses.