PAC Instructor Guidebook - Guiding Philosophy | College of Health and Human Sciences

The Physical Activity Course (PAC) Program, a component of the Department of Nutrition and Exercise Sciences within the College of Health and Human Sciences at Oregon State University, provides an environment for the application of the concepts inherent within the disciplines of the College and strives to support Healthy Goals 2000. The primary mission of the PAC Program is to provide all Oregon State University students with the knowledge and experience to make intelligent decisions regarding present and future physically active lifestyles. The Program also provides opportunities for undergraduate and graduate Health and Human Performance students to enhance their skills and apply concepts learned in professional classes.

The intent of the PAC Program is to provide a quality instruction in safe, adequately equipped facilities and to create a positive, enjoyable environment for learning. Recognizing individual interests and abilities, the Program offers courses covering a wide variety of physical activities. Offerings may include but are not limited to classes in the areas of: aquatics; artistic, social dance; fitness development; martial arts; mind/body; outdoor recreation; resistance training; sports and games. The PAC Program makes efforts to address contemporary trends and student interests.

Overview of PAC Program

The Physical Activity Course Program consists of credit elective classes open to all Oregon State University students. Most courses are one credit. Enrollment averages over 4000 students each of the three terms. A limited number of classes are offered in the summer. As many as 160 sections of classes are offered and are taught by full time faculty in NES, graduate teaching assistants in NES, athletic coaches, ROTC faculty and community people hired as part time instructors. The Program has a coordinator that reports to the chair of NES and directly to the dean of the College. The coordinator’s office is located in the PAC office, 123 Langton, where the secretary for PAC is also located.

Full time faculty teaching within the PAC Program serve as facilitators in various activity areas. Their responsibilities include recommendation of equipment purchase, orientation of new instructors, facility concerns, curriculum design, assistance in scheduling and logistics. Although these faculty are not directly responsible for supervision of instructors, the coordinator considers input from them in matters of supervision. The chair of NES appoints an Activity Committee comprised of full-time faculty teaching within the Program, i.e. the facilitators. One GTA and two undergraduate students from NES also serve on this committee. The Activity Committee is responsible for establishing policy and procedure, approving curriculum, and guiding the coordinator.

Students receive one or two academic credits for successful completion of a PAC and may choose to take the class either for a grade or on an S/U (Successful/Unsuccessful) basis. Undergraduate students may count 11 credits of PAC towards graduation and may repeat the same class. OSU recognizes PAC courses as repeatable courses; therefore, all grades earned count toward GPA.

Because the Program is not fully supported financially by the State System of Higher Education, there is an additional fee for each PAC. Some classes also require an additional fee for specific activities within the class. Collection of fees is through the University billing system and is not the responsibility of the instructors or the PAC office. Instructors in the PAC Program strive to present fun, informative, motivating classes worthy of one academic credit. Although teaching in the PAC Program may not by the first priority of GTAs, it is expected that they work to uphold the tradition of excellence established by dedicated instructors over many years.

University Commitment

The following is taken from a memo addressed to the OSU Campus Community, October 24, 1990, and signed by President John Byrne, all vice presidents, and the president of the Faculty Senate.

The leadership of Oregon State University, as we have done on previous occasions, reaffirms our commitment to increasing the ethnic/cultural diversity on the campus and in the greater community. We condemn all forms of racist, sexist and homophobic behavior with the university community and in an university activity. Harassment is wrong. It directly contradicts the educational and intellectual mission of the university. Students, faculty and staff should report in writing or verbally an incident of racial, ethnic, sexist or homophobic harassment or other activity to the Office of Affirmative Action…All reports will be followed up and action taken. Students should be aware that action ranges from warning to suspension from the institution or loss of group recognition.

In accordance to this policy the PAC Program strives to accommodate all individuals on an equal basis. This includes students with disabilities.

9/6/2004


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The intent of the PAC Program is to provide a quality instruction in safe, adequately equipped facilities and to create a positive, enjoyable environment for learning. Recognizing individual interests and abilities, the Program offers courses covering a wide variety of physical activities. Offerings may include but are not limited to classes in the areas of: aquatics; artistic, social dance; fitness development; martial arts; mind/body; outdoor recreation; resistance training; sports and games. The PAC Program makes efforts to address contemporary trends and student interests. Overview of PAC Program The Physical Activity Course Program consists of credit elective classes open to all Oregon State University students. Most courses are one credit. Enrollment averages over 4000 students each of the three terms. A limited number of classes are offered in the summer. As many as 160 sections of classes are offered and are taught by full time faculty in NES, graduate teaching assistants in NES, athletic coaches, ROTC faculty and community people hired as part time instructors. The Program has a coordinator that reports to the chair of NES and directly to the dean of the College. The coordinator’s office is located in the PAC office, 123 Langton, where the secretary for PAC is also located. Full time faculty teaching within the PAC Program serve as facilitators in various activity areas. Their responsibilities include recommendation of equipment purchase, orientation of new instructors, facility concerns, curriculum design, assistance in scheduling and logistics. Although these faculty are not directly responsible for supervision of instructors, the coordinator considers input from them in matters of supervision. The chair of NES appoints an Activity Committee comprised of full-time faculty teaching within the Program, i.e. the facilitators. One GTA and two undergraduate students from NES also serve on this committee. The Activity Committee is responsible for establishing policy and procedure, approving curriculum, and guiding the coordinator. Students receive one or two academic credits for successful completion of a PAC and may choose to take the class either for a grade or on an S/U (Successful/Unsuccessful) basis. Undergraduate students may count 11 credits of PAC towards graduation and may repeat the same class. OSU recognizes PAC courses as repeatable courses; therefore, all grades earned count toward GPA. Because the Program is not fully supported financially by the State System of Higher Education, there is an additional fee for each PAC. Some classes also require an additional fee for specific activities within the class. Collection of fees is through the University billing system and is not the responsibility of the instructors or the PAC office. Instructors in the PAC Program strive to present fun, informative, motivating classes worthy of one academic credit. Although teaching in the PAC Program may not by the first priority of GTAs, it is expected that they work to uphold the tradition of excellence established by dedicated instructors over many years. University Commitment The following is taken from a memo addressed to the OSU Campus Community, October 24, 1990, and signed by President John Byrne, all vice presidents, and the president of the Faculty Senate. The leadership of Oregon State University, as we have done on previous occasions, reaffirms our commitment to increasing the ethnic/cultural diversity on the campus and in the greater community. We condemn all forms of racist, sexist and homophobic behavior with the university community and in an university activity. Harassment is wrong. It directly contradicts the educational and intellectual mission of the university. Students, faculty and staff should report in writing or verbally an incident of racial, ethnic, sexist or homophobic harassment or other activity to the Office of Affirmative Action…All reports will be followed up and action taken. Students should be aware that action ranges from warning to suspension from the institution or loss of group recognition. In accordance to this policy the PAC Program strives to accommodate all individuals on an equal basis. This includes students with disabilities. 9/6/2004