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Eating right and exercising is not just a habit of yours; it’s
your life philosophy. If you’d like to pass on your personal
experiences with healthy living and help others make positive lifestyle
changes, consider the nutrition, fitness, and health program in
the department of
foods and nutrition in the School of Consumer and Family
Sciences.
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Testimonial
"Purdue did a great job of preparing me
emotionally and educationally for the responsibility of work."
Laura Mohlenhoff, 1999 Consumer and Family
Sciences graduate
Recreation director
Advocate Fitness (division of Advocate Health Care)
Chicago, Illinois
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Career Options
- cardiac rehabilitation specialist
- corporate wellness facilitator
- sports nutritionist
- weight management specialist
Coursework
- chemistry
- communication techniques
- community health
- diet selection and planning
- exercise physiology
- food science
- health screening and instrumentation
- human anatomy and physiology
- nutrition
- nutritional assessment
Learn from Experience
- Perform a for-credit internship in a large fitness center, where
you will practice doing nutrition and fitness assessments and
counseling.
- Learn to use computers to evaluate and plan diets
- Analyze current controversies about nutrition and food safety.
- Prepare health education materials.
Where You Might Work
- health clubs and fitness centers
- hospitals
- hotels and resorts
- large corporations
- school corporations
Applying for Admission to Purdue
For information about applying to Purdue University, to apply online
or request an application, campus visits, housing information, estimated
expenses, orientation, and other admission information, visit the
Office of Admissions’
Web site.
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