School of Exercise and Sport Science

College of Health

Welcome to the School of Exercise and Sport Science.

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.

School head: Megan MacDonald, Ph.D.
Assistant to the school head: Faust Stevenson
Academic Program Directors

Our undergraduate program

Kinesiology, BS

Graduate programs in kinesiolgy

Kinesiology, MS, Ph.D. (Corvallis, OSU-Cascades, online)
Adapted Physical Education, MAPE
Athletic Training, MATRN
Physical Therapy, DPT (OSU-Cascades)

Academic courses serving all OSU students or faculty

OSU community engagement

Faculty Staff Fitness

Research

Community engagement

Other programs of study

Exercise Physiology Minor

December 22, 2022

When it comes to changing your metabolism, small choices mean big results

Researchers Matt Robinson and Sean Newsom discuss metabolic health and provide tips on making empowered, positive choices.
December 2, 2022

Imagination has no limits: Design toys for children of all abilities

Toy companies have made strides with disability representation, but it’s time to develop more accessible toy options for children with physical disabilities.
October 14, 2022

How Much Recess Should Kids Get?

Experts say recess is crucial to learning and development, but many kids don't get enough.
June 16, 2022

Oregon’s highly successful program to increase classroom physical activity and help meet physical education requirements

Oregon State University (OSU) worked with the Oregon Department of Education (ODE) to align BE Physically Active 2Day (BEPA 2.0), OSU’s classroom-based physical activity program, with state and national health and physical education standards.
February 24, 2022

Fewer than half of K-12 PE teachers use high-quality instruction with disabled students, study finds

There’s a lot of research about the link between motor development and lifelong physical activity, and the importance of fundamental motor skill development in young children especially.
January 26, 2022

Nearly $5M grant to establish children’s environmental health research center at Oregon State

The purpose of this grant is to reduce children’s exposure to harmful environmental factors and improve their health and well-being.