The BS in Nutrition and Exercise Physiology (NEP) offers three distinct emphasis areas. All three areas use a science-based approach, integrating human physiology, chemistry, biology, biochemistry, and social/psychological sciences to study the lifestyle influences of nutrition and physical activity on human health and disease. All NEP students have significant opportunities for undergraduate research, participation and leadership in student organizations, study abroad, internships and field work, as well as interaction with nationally recognized faculty in their chosen fields. Students majoring in our emphasis areas will be well prepared for health-related professional programs such as: Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN), medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, physician’s assistant, physical therapy, occupational therapy, or for employment in corporate wellness, fitness assessment, lifestyle intervention, cardiac rehab, telehealth, exercise supervision and program administration. Graduates are also prepared to complete advanced certifications offered through professional exercise science organizations and for graduate study in biomedical/translational sciences, exercise physiology and numerous other fields.

This major has the following emphasis areas:

• Human Physiology and Translational Sciences
• Nutrition and Foods
• Physical Activity, Nutrition and Human Performance