Why Study Nutrition Fitness Wellness at Marian?
If you're looking for a flexible, interdisciplinary foundation that prepares you for a variety of career paths, the Nutrition Fitness Wellness major is a great choice. This program integrates strength and conditioning science with nutrition science, giving you the skills needed for diverse post-graduate opportunities.
Coursework & Customization
You'll complete coursework in human physiology, chemistry, exercise physiology, and nutrition. With one-third of your credits dedicated to electives, you can customize the major to align with your career goals.
Overlap with Other Majors
This major closely aligns with the Sports Performance major, so you may want to explore both options before making your decision.
Career & Graduate Pathways
With a degree in Nutrition Fitness Wellness, you'll be prepared for careers in nutrition supervision, public health, exercise science, health sciences, personal training, and counseling. Graduates find opportunities in corporate wellness, private businesses, hospitals, nonprofits, government agencies, physician offices, and schools.
Common career and graduate pathways include:
- Public health educator
- Food and nutrition manager
- Clinical nutritionist
- Nutrition supervision (e.g., public school systems)
- Fitness specialist
- Graduate studies in nutrition science, public health, or exercise science
- Entry-level health science roles
- Personal training and counseling
If you're considering graduate studies in nutrition-related fields, additional chemistry coursework may be required as electives.
What will you study?
Sample the four-year plan and checklist