Nutrition - Kinesiology
Why earn a Bachelor of Arts in kinesiology with a concentration in nutrition at Coe?
Become a nutritionist equipped to help people live healthier by undertaking an integrated specialization with a distinct academic major.
You gain a distinct academic major in kinesiology that combines Coe’s strong science foundation with modern, specialized training in nutritional science. Under the guidance of distinguished working professionals, you’ll enhance your skillset with an education in modern food science, lifecycle health and local food systems. You’ll gain foundational experience, adaptable skills and applicable coursework with hands-on lab work or interdisciplinary internships to feel prepared to continue your journey onto graduate school or into the workplace.
The nutrition concentration is offered in a hybrid format in partnership with Rize Education. You will take up to six courses online, with remaining coursework in the core curriculum completed in person on campus. The hybrid model combines a robust campus life and in-person learning experience with the flexibility of some online learning.
Rize will allow Coe to tap into industry expertise and curriculum designed specifically for workforce preparation. Rize courses are taught by a partner institution within a learning consortium. This partnership offers students cutting-edge curriculum, greater scheduling flexibility and access to nationwide experts in the field.
What does nutritional education look like at Coe?
Learn the complexities of food science, health and lifestyle behaviors in a flexible hybrid course format — with major opportunities to apply what you’re learning.
Your courses will better equip you to shape lives and uplift communities through healthier lifestyle choices. You’ll be able to see your education at work firsthand through abundant internship and work opportunities.
With a location within the dynamic MedQuarter, internships, job shadows or part-time work opportunities are plentiful. You’ll be able to apply your classroom knowledge in multiple settings across this 55-square-block district with 500+ medical providers. We want you to learn if nutrition is the right fit for you quickly. You can visit the Physicians of Iowa (PCI) and St. Luke’s Hospital - Unity Point directly across campus in under 2 minutes.
“It is our goal to continue to open up more opportunities for our students and simultaneously serve workforce needs...”
Angela Ziskowski <nl>Provost
What careers can you explore within nutrition?
Take charge of your career within a local food system or health and wellness organization with practical hands-on experience.
Navigate the evolving healthcare landscape by merging physical movement expertise (kinesiology) with high-level nutrition knowledge.
- Coe has ranked as a Top 25 Best Private Schools for Internships for 6 of the last 8 years according to The Princeton Review.
- Nearly 100% of reporting Coe graduates have been employed or enrolled in graduate school within nine months of graduation.
Picture your future pathway and explore your career options:
- Animal Scientist
- Culinarian
- Dietitian Technition
- Fitness and Wellness Coordinator
- Food Technologist
- Health Education Specialist
- Plant Scientist
- And more
At Coe, you’ll have the liberty to apply to internships within walking distance or learn at local organization close to home:
- HACAP food reservoir
- Horizons Family Services
- Mercy Medical Center
- MercyOne
- Natural Grocers
- Physician’s Clinic of Iowa (PCI)
- St. Luke’s Hospital - UnityPoint
- And more
