Department of Kinesiology
Empowering Leaders in Health, Movement, and Human Performance
The Department of Kinesiology at Azusa Pacific University offers undergraduate and graduate programs that prepare students to improve health, promote fitness, and enhance performance. Our programs combine rigorous academic study with applied learning in exercise science, sport, and physical education. Graduates pursue careers in fitness, coaching, athletic administration, and teaching, and many continue into health professions such as physical therapy, athletic training, and occupational therapy.
Grounded in a Christian worldview and a commitment to caring for the whole person—body, mind, and spirit—our department equips graduates to lead with knowledge, skill, compassion, and purpose.
Faculty Feature: William “Jody” Wilkinson Finds Beauty in the Unexpected
William “Jody” Wilkinson, MD, MS, encountered God in a personal and transformative way for the first time on a bike ride, leading him to pursue a career in exercise and fitness.
Mission Statement
Our mission in the Department of Kinesiology is to shape difference makers who care for the whole person—body, mind, and spirit. We believe exercise, movement, and sport help people thrive by improving health, fitness, and quality of life across the lifespan. To achieve our goals, we equip lifelong learners who are academically engaged, relationally focused, vocationally aware, and wellness oriented using approaches that are discipline-based and grounded within a Christian worldview.
Delaney Raetz ’27 Strengthens APU’s Community through Campus Involvement
The college experience is different for every student, but Azusa Pacific University prioritizes fostering a community on campus where all students can feel a genuine connection to their academics, extracurriculars, friends, and faith.
Kinesiology and Honors humanities double major Delaney Raetz ’27 was so positively influenced by the APU community connection in her freshman year that she has become more involved on campus in order to be a light of faith and friendship for others.
Meet Your Faculty Mentors
You’ll experience a unique blend of academic rigor, experiential learning, and personal support from APU faculty.
Malia Acosta ’25 Values Joy and Connection On Uganda Kinesiology Trip
Azusa Pacific University’s Office of Service and Discipleship offers many opportunities for students to express their passion for service through Global Engagement trips.
Each summer, the Department of Kinesiology leads students to serve the Lord while gaining practical experience in their field of study on a Global Engagement trip to Uganda.
Contact Information
Phone: (626) 815-5086
Hours
Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.Location
Mary Hill Center, Room 110