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USC Catalogue 2025-2026

Physical Education & Mind Body Health

Return to: USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences  

The Physical Education & Mind Body Health (PEMBH) department provides a variety of opportunities for students to improve their general health and fitness through fitness related and recreational activities classes. Our courses are designed to introduce students to various aspects of health and physical education principles. With this exposure, knowledge and skill, students are better equipped to make choices regarding a healthy and active lifestyle. All courses stress the importance of exercise and leisure time activity, which incorporates physical, mental and social well-being.

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

Director: Marcos Briano, PhD

Faculty

Master Lecturers: Bara Floyd, MS; Steve Hsu, MS

Senior Lecturers: Timothy L. Burton, MEd; Stephanie Eggert, MS; Sarah Hayes McGill, BA; Isabelle Pilliere Mazumdar, BA

Lecturers: Natalia Cascino, BS; Arthur Chivichyan, BA; Carl Collins; Salena Collins-Black; Shannon Cross, EdD; Ian Culbertson, BA; Christopher Davis, MEd; Amanda Gilbert, BA; Eden Goldman, DC; Jennifer Guinter, MS; Frank Gutierrez, BS; John Hunter III, BA; Irina Jestkova; John Kneedler, BA; Christina Koneazny, MS; Clio Manuelian, BA; Joshua Maya, BA; Laurence Mo, MS; Mike Munson, MS; Diana Ordorica, MA; Kevin Robinson, MS; Kiel Shuab, PhD; Julia Sprague, MS; Christian Straka; George Toney, JD; Paula Tapia, BA; Scott Teves, BS; Martin Vitorino, PhD; Linda Yaron, EdD

Mind Body Studies Minor

PEMBH’s minor offers the opportunity to explore the interconnectedness of body and mind well-being through an experiential, interdisciplinary study that blends theory, research and practice. Core course work includes foundations in yoga, mindfulness and stress management for a comprehensive approach to healthy living. Interdisciplinary course work examines mental and physical health for a multi-dimensional view of mind-body awareness and connection. This minor is designed for students who want to add a dimension of well-being to their personal and academic lives. It is particularly suited for those with career interests in health care, physical therapy, psychology or social work.

General Requirements

No more than 4 units of physical education activity courses may be applied to a student’s overall unit requirement of the student’s USC undergraduate degree.

PHED 165  is reserved for student athletes who are participating on athletic teams.

Instructor approval is required for students who wish to take a “b” class if they have not previously taken the prerequisite “a” course. Students cannot take the prerequisite “a” course for credit after having it waived.

Programs

Minor

Courses

Physical Education