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USC Catalogue 2022-2023 
    
USC Catalogue 2022-2023 [ARCHIVED CATALOGUE]

Physical Education and Mind Body Health


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The Dornsife Physical Education program offers students a variety of opportunities to improve their general health and increase their level of physical fitness. Classes are designed in such a way that participants of all levels can benefit. Courses are designed to introduce various aspects of health and wellness principles through experiential learning. Our hands-on learning approach connects fundamental instruction with the application of skills that students can utilize beyond their tenure at the university. Courses are housed within the following divisions: Mind and Body program, Sports and Activities, Health and Fitness, and Outdoor and Safety.

Physical Education Building 107
(213) 740-2488
Fax: (213) 821-1058
Email: phed@dornsife.usc.edu
dornsife.usc.edu/phed

Director: Steve VanKanegan, MS

Faculty

Master Lecturer: Steve VanKanegan, MS

Senior Lecturers: Timothy L. Burton, MEd; Steve Hsu, MS; Sarah McGill, MS; Isabelle Pilliere Mazumdar, BA

Lecturers: Marcos Briano, Ph.D; Arthur Chivichyan, BA; Carl Collins; Salena Collins-Black; Ian Culbertson, BA; Stephanie Eggert, MS; Amanda Gilbert, BA; Jennifer Guinter, MS; John Jessee, MS; Irina Jestkova; Clio Manuelian, BA; Kevin Robinson, MS; George Toney, JD; Linda Yaron, MEd

General Requirements

No more than 4 units of physical education activity courses may be applied to a student’s overall unit requirement, toward his or her USC degree.

Registration in courses PHED 102a , PHED 102b PHED 163  is contingent upon assessment of students’ knowledge and competence in performance during the first two class meetings. Students who wear glasses while participating in vigorous activities must secure departmental approval of provisions made for eye protection in courses PHED 140a  and PHED 140b . Course PHED 165  is reserved for students who are reporting for regular freshman or varsity athletic squads.

To obtain a prerequisite waiver to take a “b” class before having taken the “a” class, the instructor’s approval and signature are needed. Students should be aware that in the future they cannot take the prerequisite course in the activity for credit after having it waived.

Programs

Minor

Courses

Physical Education