Cate is an Assistant Professor at the College of Human Kinetics, University of the Philippines Diliman. She holds a Master of Science in Human Movement Science with a specialization in Leisure Studies and a Bachelor of Physical Education degree from the same institution, where she also earned a Certificate in Sports Studies. Her research focuses on Philippine Games, Positive Youth Development, leisure and recreation, and well-being through physical activity. She integrates these interests into her teaching, fostering meaningful engagement, self-discovery, and holistic development among her students.

PE 1: Foundations of Physical Fitness

PE 2 Philippine Games

PE 2 Stretching

PEd 92: Philippine Games

PEd 100: Introduction to Physical Education and Exercise and Sport Sciences

PEd 194: Methods and Strategies in Physical Education

Publications

• Campoamor-Olegario, L. A., Guinto, M. L., Camitan IV, D. S., Gomez, M. G., Pituk, C. S., Yleaña, C. J., Edilo, I. G., Diaz, F. C., Bajin-Camitan, L., & Jamon, K. G. (2024). Enhancing well-being in physical education classes: Applying the PERMAH Framework in the Philippines. In M. Garcia (Ed.), Global Innovations in Physical Education and Health (pp. 261-290). IGI Global. https://doi.org/10.4018/979-8-3693-3952-7.ch010

Presentations

• Aseron, D.A. &  Yleana, C.J.T. (2025, September 26-28). Bridging the Gap: Aligning Physical Education Curricula with Industry Demands [Oral Presentation], Asia-Pacific Conference on Curriculum Studies and Instructional Design, Crowne Plaza Manila.

Email: ctyleana@up.edu.ph

ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0006-7914-9538

Research Profile Links: 

Researchgate profile: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Cate-Jessie-Ann-Yleana?ev=hdr_xprf

Google Scholar link: https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&user=KjzvcGQAAAAJ