Nutrition, Health and Human Performance
The programs of the Department of Nutrition, Health and Human Performance foster the broad vision and goals of Meredith College by contributing to the lifelong development of women so they may live energetic and full lives. The offerings of the department stimulate holistic learning that promotes the integration of physical and intellectual skills and abilities.
The Department supports Meredith’s goal of educating women to excel by providing an environment that encourages women to develop disciplinary and interdisciplinary knowledge, critical cognitive abilities, movement and nutritional awareness, physical skill development and wellness behaviors.
Students within these programs have ample opportunities to engage in undergraduate research, study abroad and participate in service-learning.
Meredith’s Department of Nutrition, Health and Human Performance offers programs of study in the following areas:
Students majoring in Exercise and Sports Science may also choose to pursue North Carolina K-12 teacher licensure.
In addition, Meredith offers coeducational Master of Science in nutrition and Dietetic Internship programs.
For more information, please contact Judy Peel , department head, at (919) 760-8014.
