Department of Kinesiology
Empowering Leaders in Health and Wellness
The Department of Kinesiology prepares students for a variety of careers in rehabilitation,
fitness and exercise, wellness, education, and more. Our degree programs offer students
practical learning experiences that complement classroom instruction, led by professional
and passionate faculty. Students graduate prepared to to help others thrive by improving
health, wellness, and physical fitness across the life-span.
Our mission 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.
See What You Can Do with a Kinesiology Degree
Kinesiology is currently one of the fastest growing careers in the United States. Explore the expanding career opportunities in this field.
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 Bachelor of Science in 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.
Alumni or Outcomes FeatureDelaney 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 genuinely connected 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.
For a month over the summer, the Department of Kinesiology encouraged their 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