Department of Health, Nutrition and Exercise Science
| Department Chair: |
Eric Rawson |
| Administrative Assistant: |
Gina Jablonski |
|
Cynthia Steffan (Dietetics) |
| Professors: |
S. Kieffer, D. Miller, E. Rawson, K. Witt |
| Associate Professors: |
A. Porto |
| Assistant Professors: |
K. Hansen-Kieffer, S. Joo |
|
M. Lewis, D. Tanis, B. White |
| Senior Lecturer: |
M. Smith, J. Tobias |
| Lecturer: |
J. Kauffman |
Majors and Minors
To accommodate a wide variety of student interests and career options the department offers six majors and five minors. The Department of Health, Nutrition and Exercise Science offers the following majors:
Adventure Education (B.A.)
Applied Health Science (B.S.) with concentrations in:
Exercise Science
Pre-Physical Therapy
Pre-Professional
Applied Health Science (B.S.)/MSOT in Occupational Therapy – Thomas Jefferson University
Athletic Training (B.A.)
Health and Physical Education with Teaching Certification (K-12) (B.A.)
Nutrition and Dietetics (B.S.)
Sport Management (B.A.)
The Department of Health, Nutrition and Exercise Science offers the following minors:
Adventure Education
Athletic Training
Health and Exercise Science
Foods and Nutrition
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 expected to:
- Provide own transportation for the Applied Health Science and Sport Management Practicum and Internship, Athletic Training practicum, Health and Physical Education student teaching experience or Adventure Education Internship.
- Show proof of certain immunizations and background checks when necessary.