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Health, Nutrition, and Exercise Science

Faculty

Chairperson: Lindsay Howard, MS, RDN, LDN, CSCS

Maureen Burke, MS, LAT, ATC

David Frable, MS, RDN
Micheline Orlowsky, MS, RDN, LDN

Katie Tullio, MS, RDN, LDN

Emily Wargo, MS, RD, DipACLM, MBEAT-QI, LDN
*Alan M. Levine, PhD
*Jessica Rae Bodzio, MS, RDN, LDN

*Stefanie Smith, MS, RDN, LDN

*Part-time

 

Program Overview

Exercise Science

The Exercise Science program offers:  

- A non-accredited undergraduate program in Exercise Science.

The Department facilities are located in the Center for Athletics and Wellness which houses the Exercise Science Lab (used for research studies, courses, and laboratories). The Center for Athletics and Wellness also houses an athletic training lab, fitness center, indoor track, and aquatics center.

Program Goals

Exercise Science

Develop a student well-versed in all aspects of Exercise Science.

Provide a variety of practicum experiences to all students.

Encourage faculty and student scholarship at the university, state, region, and national level.

Encourage the attainment of Exercise Science-related certification. 

Support the university mission and core values of teaching as a priority in providing quality service to students, to the university and to the community.

Program Mission

Exercise Science

The  Exercise Science program prepares students for entry-level careers and graduate study in exercise science and other allied health care professions such as physical therapy, occupational therapy, athletic training, chiropractic medicine, and more. The Exercise Science program is content rich, laboratory supported, and field based. Faculty accomplish the mission of the department through effectiveness in teaching, productivity in research or other creative activity, and contributions in service.

Courses in Exercise Science are designed to:

1. Actively engage students in a comprehensive educational experience that is enhanced through the interaction of classroom, clinical, and professional educational experience.
2. Provide each student with a theoretical and analytical knowledge base.
3. Provide quality field practicum experiences.
4. Develop professionals with high ethical standards who will positively contribute to their professions.
5. Develop professionals who value self-directed learning and professional development.
6. Achieve satisfactory preparation reported by graduates and employers, for entry level positions and/or graduate school.
7. Prepare students to sit for and successfully complete national and/or state certification examinations.
8. Acquire physical skill to incorporate physical activity and wellness for a diverse society.

Program Overview

Nutrition and Dietetics

Marywood's Nutrition and Dietetics programs integrate the theories, practices and skills of nutrition and applies them to the challenges people face in choosing lifestyle regimens that will attain and maintain optimum health and maximize performance.

The Department facilities are located in the O’Neill Center for Healthy Families and the Center for Athletics and Wellness. Featured are a foods lab, a food demonstration classroom and an Exercise Science Laboratory (used for research studies, courses, and laboratories).

Program Goals

Nutrition and Dietetics

The Nutrition and Dietetics programs offer several options allowing each student to choose the best path to achieving their professional goals. We use an individualized approach to providing a high quality, broad-based educational experience that empowers graduates to develop skills needed for future specializations. We offer a challenging but supportive and nurturing environment that facilitates both professional and personal growth.

The mission of the Nutrition and Dietetics programs is to provide dedicated faculty, quality facilities and a diverse environment which support nationally recognized undergraduate and graduate education, research and service in the areas of nutrition, dietetic and sports nutrition /exercise science.

The Nutrition and Dietetics programs have identified five goals to guide achievements and student learning outcomes.

1.  To foster a learning environment that leads to quality teaching and learning, original research contributions, and scholarly pursuits.

2.  To prepare students who can think critically in the theoretical and practical areas of nutrition, dietetics, and family/consumer sciences.

3.  To promote student commitment to lifelong learning, professional development, and community service.

4.  To encourage mentoring, teamwork, and collaboration.

5.  To empower students to excel in their knowledge and skill development in order to competitively enter the job market, internships, or graduate programs.

 

Program Overview