Through rigorous academics and experiential learning, our goal in this department is to prepare the next generation of leaders making an impact on health, athletics, and nutrition. Our undergraduate and graduate programs emphasize not only the study of the human body but society as a whole. We examine how to enhance quality of life, improve client/patient outcomes, and reduce local and global health disparities.
At Miami University, students in the Department of Kinesiology, Nutrition, and Health (KNH) can pursue majors that prepare them for careers in health and medicine. Undergraduate students explore kinesiology and nutrition, often on pre-health tracks like physical therapy, occupational therapy, and medicine. At the graduate level, Miami offers a combined Master’s and dietetic internship for future registered dietitians, as well as a Master’s in Athletic Training—an accredited program that equips students for success in a growing profession.
Pursue a career that impacts how we move, nourish, and care for our bodies. Our majors include Food & Nutrition for Pre-Health Professions, Dietetics, and Kinesiology. We are also the home department of the Public Health Promotion concentration, of the Public Health, B.A. degree program within the College of Arts and Sciences. All of our programs emphasize training and study in the classroom, the laboratory, and the field.
Our minor in Nutrition provides a basic understanding of nutrition with specialized courses in areas such as nutrition science, food studies, and population health. The Health Behavior Minor provides the foundational courses for students who wish to specialize in health education and become a Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES).
Our combined programs allow highly qualified students to simultaneously pursue both a Bachelor's and Master's degree. These three programs are Public Health Education and Health Promotion, Exercise and Health Science, and Kinesiology and Athletic Training.
Work alongside renowned leaders in the fields of kinesiology, nutrition, and public health. Our Master's degree candidates make significant contributions to research and to community wellbeing long before graduation, thanks to immersive internships, lab projects, and clinical work.
Beyond required coursework, we encourage students in the Kinesiology, Nutrition, and Health Department to engage in research, clinical experiences, service projects, internships, and other educational activities to gain critical knowledge and skill proficiencies. Learning occurs in classrooms, laboratories, schools, hospitals, and real-world settings. Access information regarding our state-of-the-art facilities, student clubs, accreditations, and career opportunities within these fields.
Learn about the industry accreditations awarded to our Athletic Training, Dietetics, and Kinesiology programs, as well as how they may impact your academic curriculum and future career path.
Request academic advising, pursue an internship or study abroad opportunity, and discover career possibilities specific to graduates of the Department of Kinesiology, Nutrition, and Health.
Take a virtual tour of Phillips Hall, home of our laboratories dedicated to athletic training, biomechanics, exercise physiology, food science, health psychology, neuromuscular research, and more.
Discover the many research projects underway in the department and how both graduate and undergraduate students participate, from fundraising to field work to co-authoring publications.
Get involved in one of the many student organizations officially recognized within the department, and enrich your social and campus life even as you continue to learn.
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