The Health and Physical Activity Building houses offices and classrooms affiliated with the School of Kinesiology, Fisher Institute of Health and Well-Being, and Intercollegiate Athletics. Also located in the building are the Biomechanics Laboratory and the Human Performance Laboratory, which conduct nationally recognized research on physiological problems related to exercise and work performance.
The building is part of a larger athletics complex that connects the Student Recreation and Wellness Center, Irving Gym, Lewellen Aquatics Center, and Worthen Arena.