Faculty
APU professors are respected scholars and leaders in higher education who bring rich, firsthand experience in their field and a deep respect for those who continue to advance their education. Because they understand the busy lives and schedules of their students, professors make each class and project relevant, dynamic, and applicable. Professor/student mentoring relationships form the backbone of APU programs, one of many Azusa Pacific University distinctives.
Chair
Chair, Department of Exercise and Sport Science; Associate Professor of Physical Education
Sharon Lehman, Ed.D.
Professor
Professor of Physical Education
Sue Hebel, Ed.D., ATC
Associate Professors
Associate Professor, Exercise and Sport Science; Program Director, Applied Exercise Science
Philip Ford, Ph.D., ATC
Associate Professor of Physical Education
Gary Knecht, M.A.
Associate Professor of Physical Education
James Larson, Ed.D.
Associate Professor of Athletic Training Education
Cynthia McKnight, Ph.D., ATC
Associate Professor of Athletic Training Education; Program Director, Athletic Training Education
Christopher Schmidt, Ph.D., ATC
Assistant Professors
Assistant Professor of Physical Education; Head Coach, Women's Track and Field
Michael Barnett, M.A.
Assistant Professor of Physical Education; Assistant Coach, Football
Josh Darnell, M.A.
Assistant Professor of Exercise and Sport Science; Clinical Education Coordinator, Athletic Training Education
Jennifer Livingston, MS, ATC
Athletic Director; Assistant Professor of Physical Education
Bill Odell, M.A.
Assistant Professor of Physical Education; Head Coach, Men's Track and Field
Kevin Reid, M.A.
Assistant Professor of Physical Education; Head Coach, Baseball
Paul Svagdis, M.A.
Assistant Professor of Physical Education; Head Coach, Softball
Carrie Webber, M.A.
Assistant Professor of Physical Education; Assistant Coach, Football
Brian Willmer, M.A.
Instructors
Instructor of Physical Education; Head Coach, Volleyball
Chris Keife, M.S.
Instructor of Physical Education; Head Coach, Men's Basketball
Justin Leslie, MBA
Instructor of Physical Education; Head Coach, Football
Victor Santa Cruz, B.A.
Instructor of Physical Education; Head Coach, Men's Soccer
Philip Wolf, M.A.
