Catalog Year 2018-2019

Physical and health education programs prepare students with the knowledge, skills and attitudes to develop and maintain healthy, active and lifelong lifestyles. The field includes opportunities in health, nutrition, exercise science, sports medicine, sports psychology, wellness and fitness management.

Curricular Outcomes

At the completion of this curriculum, students should be able to:

• Identify and/or demonstrate behaviors and/or concepts that promote optimal health and prevent disease
• Identify societal factors (family, peers, culture, media, technology, etc.) that can influence personal health and wellness
• Demonstrate goal-setting techniques to enhance physical/skill performance
• Demonstrate goal-setting techniques to enhance one or more dimension(s) of wellness
• Demonstrate a proficiency in a physical/skill performance
• Apply leadership techniques

Transfer Schools

• Eastern Oregon University
• Oregon State University
• Southern Oregon University
• Portland State University
• Western Oregon University
• University of Oregon