Nutrition and Exercise Physiology

Focus on the lifestyle influences of nutrition and physical activity on human health, performance and disease, taught via the “see-do-teach” method. Choose from two emphasis areas:

Physical Activity, Nutrition & Human Performance. Apply evidence-based science in physical activity and nutrition to enhance human health and performance. Prepare for careers in fitness assessment, exercise supervision, health education and rehabilitation.
Human Physiology & Translational Sciences. Build a strong foundation for medicine, dentistry or biomedical graduate study through a focus on nutrition, physical activity and human health.

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Career possibilities

Lifestyle Intervention Education • Athletic Training • Physical/Occupational Therapy School • Chiropractic School • Physician Assistant/Medical/ Dental School

Internships & employement

API Project Fitness • Mizzou Athletics • University Clinics • Integrated Wellness Partners • Advanced Physical Therapy

Classes you might take

Sports Performance & Conditioning • Human Nutrition • Exercise Prescription • Nutrition/Activity through the Lifespan • Pathophysiology

Students can learn about the world-renowned Mediterranean diet and lifestyle in Italy or experience the life, food and culture in Greece during summer study abroad programs.

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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.

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