Exercise Science Major - Fitness and Nutrition Concentration
A Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science with a concentration in fitness and nutrition at Grace College will explore the ins and outs of diet and physiology. As you consider an array of colleges with fitness and nutrition degrees near you in the Midwest, be assured that when you find your way to Winona Lake, Indiana, you will discover a top college to learn about the human body. A Grace College fitness and nutrition degree will help you make workable connections between human anatomy and physical fitness, preparing you to weigh questions and create conversation in a Christian college context.
This program is for you if you are serious about creating an impact in the field of fitness and nutrition. With a bachelor’s degree in exercise science, you will be required to get real-world experience ensuring you are equipped for jobs in personal training, strength and conditioning, or nutrition.
The fitness and nutrition concentration at Grace requires students to get hands-on learning. As the fitness industry is growing tremendously, people are increasingly interested in improving their health and physical fitness. Students will have opportunities to come alongside such people, and help them in a professional setting in conjunction with their course work.
Future fitness coach or dietician, the way forward is Grace.
Educational Focus
- Fitness
- Nutrition
- Chemistry
- Sports Performance
Internship Opportunities
- Local YMCA
- Local Fitness Studio
- Corporate Wellness
- KCH partnership with Warsaw Schools
Career Opportunities
- Fitness Instructor
- Strength and Conditioning Coach
- Corporate Wellness Director
- Personal Trainer
- Nutrition Coach or Counselor
- Activities Coordinator / Director
- Health and Wellness Director
Exercise Science – Fitness and Nutrition Concentration is a Good Fit for Those Who Are:
- Relational
- Flexible
- Communicators
- Leaders
- Passionate about Fitness
- Creative
Featured Staff
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Christina Walters, M.S., L.A.T., F.M.S.
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Experienced Faculty & Staff
Our faculty and staff are expertly skilled in their fields and they care about your goals, future, and well being.
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Education with a Biblical Worldview
At the heart of a Grace education are academically challenging courses that are specifically designed to foster a thirst for character, competence, and service within the hearts and minds of our students.
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“Grace has prepared me for this next step through being involved as an athlete and a coach, as well as the emphasis they put on education and making sure each student has what they need to succeed.”
Allison Vroon, Grace College Student