Department of Health, Nutrition and Exercise Science

Department Chair:	Eric Rawson
Administrative Assistant:	Amanda McCarty
	Cynthia Steffan (Nutrition and Dietetics)
Director of the Didactic Program in Dietetics	Amy Porto
Professors:	S. Kieffer, M. Lewis, A. Porto, E. Rawson
Assistant Professors:	K. Hansen-Kieffer, B. Lawson, M. Smith, S. Strehlow
Assistant Professor (Clinical Track):	K. Gill
Senior Lecturers:	J. Kauffman, B. White

Majors and Minors

To accommodate a wide variety of student interests and career options the department offers four majors and three minors. The Department of Health, Nutrition and Exercise Science offers the following majors:

Applied Health Science (B.S.) with concentrations in:

Exercise Science

Pre-Athletic Training*/MSAT in Athletic Training

Pre-Occupational Therapy*/MOT in Occupational Therapy

Pre-Physical Therapy

Pre-Professional

Health and Physical Education with Teaching Certification (PK-12) (B.A.)

Nutrition and Dietetics (B.S.)

Sport Management (B.A.)

*The Applied Health Science B.S. with a concentration in Pre-Athletic Training is for students enrolled in the accelerated five-year MSAT program. Students not entering the graduate program must change concentrations to complete their Applied Health Science B.S. degree.

The Department of Health, Nutrition and Exercise Science offers the following minors:

Foods and Nutrition

Public Health

Sport Management

A lifestyle which includes regular physical activity and healthy, sustainable food choices reflects good stewardship of God’s creation and promotes health. Students completing majors in the Health Nutrition, and Exercise Science Department develop the knowledge and skills needed to help individuals and communities improve their health, primarily through physical activity and food choices.

Health, Nutrition and Exercise Science majors may be required to:

Obtain and maintain the following: a physical examination, specified immunizations, current CPR/First Aid from approved organization, annual criminal history background checks, drug screening, and health insurance coverage.
Provide own transportation for internships, clinicals, student teaching, and other experiences.