Bachelor of Science

Nutrition and Exercise Physiology

Overview

Focus your studies on the many influences of nutrition and physical activity on human health, performance and disease. Demand for graduates with such training is expected to grow as rates of conditions such as diabetes, heart disease and cancer continue to rise in the United States. You will learn and gain confidence through a unique “see-do-teach” method used across your classes.

Classes You Might Take

  • Sports Performance and Conditioning
  • Human Nutrition
  • Exercise is Medicine
  • Medical Nutrition Therapy
  • Physical Activity Throughout the Lifespan

Learn about the full curriculum.

Emphasis Areas

Why CAFNR for Nutrition and Exercise Physiology

State-of-the-art learning facilities include the MU Nutritional Center for Health (MUNCH), which include a research kitchen, a teaching kitchen and an observational behavior lab.

Physical testing in NEP lab.

Career Possibilities

Medical/Dental/Physician Assistant School
Corporate Wellness
Community Health Programs
Personal/Athletic Training
Physical or Occupational Therapy School

Internships & Employment

API Project Fitness • Mallinkrodt Pharmaceuticals • Gastroenterology of the Rockies • Integrated Wellness Partners • BridgeFit • Advanced Physical Therapy • University of Missouri Health Care • Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital

Signature Experience

Study Abroad

Students can choose from two internship types: 1) applied/clinical internship in a fitness center, college athletics, university extension, corporation, hospital, clinic or nonprofit agency; 2) research internship working in a lab alongside faculty.

Study Abroad
Students in Italy

Our Students Are Successful

CAFNR Senior Spotlight – Q&A with Tamia Ray

Get to know nutrition and exercise senior, Tamia Ray

CAFNR students gain varied industry experiences through summer internships

Students throughout CAFNR participated in internships across the nation and many facets of the agricultural industry to prepare for their future careers.

Take the Next Step

JOIN OUR CAFNR COMMUNITY

Admissions and Application

You can declare Nutrition and Exercise Physiology as your major at any point during your career at MU without a separate application.

  • Current students: Declare or change your major.
  • New students: Apply to MU and choose Nutrition and Exercise Physiology as your major.

Cost and Financial Aid

Learn more about tuition costs, scholarship opportunities and financial aid at Mizzou.

Visit us!

Let us show you the CAFNR Experience! Meet with our current faculty, staff and students who are ready to answer your questions. See classrooms and the beautiful Mizzou campus. Visit us and start your journey!