Physical Wellness Resources

Currently, over half of the U.S. population is diagnosed with a chronic disease, such as diabetes, heart disease, or lung disease, which can sometimes be preventable. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), simple healthy lifestyle choices like regular physical activity, eating a balanced diet, and sleeping at least 7 hours each night play a significant role in preventing such diseases. The CDC also stresses that regular preventive health screenings are directly linked to increased life expectancy and improved quality of life.

Pepperdine offers a wide variety of resources to help community members prioritize their physical wellbeing, including:

Health Programs

Regular on-campus preventive health screenings (biometric, skin health, organ ultrasound)
Free Flu and COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics
Physician-led Health Webinars and Workshops
Discounted Gym Memberships
Group Fitness Classes
Outdoor Recreation Events
Intramural Sports Leagues
On-Campus Facilities

Webinars and Workshops

On-Campus Facilities

Athletics Facilities

Pepperdine has a wide range of well-maintained and available-to-use sports facilities. More details are available at Campus Recreation.

Weight Center

Pepperdine Campus Recreation's Weight Center is open to all faculty, staff, and students. There is no charge to use this facility, but a faculty/staff ID card is required to enter. The center is located in the Firestone Fieldhouse.

Raleigh Runnels Memorial Pool

Hours of Operation:
Monday - Friday 7 AM - 9 PM
Saturday 11 AM - 7 PM
Sunday 11 AM - 7 PM

Stotsenberg Track

Open to all faculty, staff and students (must have ID)

Ralphs - Straus Tennis Center

Court reservations are not necessary. Faculty and staff may use them when courts are available, though athletic teams and PE classes have priority.