University of Montevallo - Exercise and Nutrition Science Program

10/30/2026

🏈🔥 Shoutout to University of Montevallo Strength & Conditioning Graduate Assistant Wes Allen, who spent this past Summer 2026 interning with the football strength & conditioning staff at Troy University Athletics!

Seeing Troy secure an incredible overtime victory last night is awesome, and it's a testament to the hard work put in year-round—including Wes’s contributions during his time with their program over the summer.

Bringing that mindset and an exceptional work ethic wherever he goes, Wes is an outstanding representative of Montevallo.
Awesome to see your impact continuing to shine, Wes! 💪🏼🟣🟡

University of Montevallo College of Health Professions University of Montevallo Athletics

10/28/2026

10/15/2026

☀️ GET AHEAD THIS SUMMER! ☀️

Ready to make progress on your degree without giving up your summer plans? 🏖️ 💻

Our Summer 2027 Exercise and Nutrition Science (EXNS) schedule is here, and every single class is 100% ONLINE! Whether you want to knock out a class in May, take a full-term course, or focus on a June or July term, we’ve got options that fit your summer schedule perfectly.
Take a look at what we're offering:

📅 May Term
* EXNS 120: Health Wellness (Dr. Bishop)

🗓️ Full Term
* EXNS 308: Statistics for Health Professions (Dr. Herron)

📅 June Term
* EXNS 200: Care & Prevention of Athletic Injuries (Dr. Ryan)
* EXNS 281: Intro to Nutrition (Mr. Kiker)
* EXNS 211: Motor Development (Dr. Herron)
* EXNS 381: Principles of Biomechanics (Dr. Herron)

📅 July Term
* EXNS 250: Medical Terminology (Dr. Ryan)
* EXNS 120: Health Wellness (Mr. Kiker)
* EXNS 210: Foundations of Exercise Science (Dr. Mitchell)
* EXNS 310: Sports Nutrition (Dr. Mitchell)

💡 Why take summer classes?
* Knock out prerequisites early.
* Lighten your course load for the Fall semester.
* Learn from anywhere—the pool, your couch, or on the go!

10/13/2026

🌟 Internship Spotlight: Willie Cox 🌟

Balancing collegiate athletics and clinical preparation takes dedication, and senior student-athlete Willie Cox is putting in the work both on the mat and in healthcare! 🤼‍♂️🩺

Willie recently gained invaluable hands-on clinical experience as an Intern / Physical Therapy Tech in the Rehabilitation Department at Jackson Hospital in Montgomery, AL.

Here is what Willie shared about his preparation at University of Montevallo

💬 "Montevallo’s coursework and hands-on training gave me the foundational knowledge and confidence to assist physical therapists with direct patient care, mobility support, and clinic operations while preparing for DPT school."

We are proud of our EXNS students taking classroom instruction directly into patient-centered care. Keep leading the way, Willie! 💜💛

University of Montevallo Athletics

09/30/2026

🌟Celebrating Alumna Alyxandra Lucero!🌟

From earning her B.S. from the University of Montevallo in 2024, to completing her master’s degree in 2026, and then passing her RDN exam, Alyx’s Montevallo journey is one worth celebrating! 💜💛

As an undergraduate, Alyx was recognized as a Senior Elite Award winner, and she has continued to build on that foundation as a nutrition professional.

Today, Alyx serves as a WIC Dietitian with the Shelby County Health Department, providing nutrition education to pregnant women, infants, and young children.

When reflecting on her University of Montevallo experience, Alyx shared that her professors taught her the science of nutrition, but also how to communicate nutrition in a way that is accessible and meaningful to diverse populations.

We are so proud to see Montevallo Alumni like Alyx taking what they learned in the classroom and using it to make a difference in their communities. Congratulations, Alyx! 🎓👏

Once a Falcon, always a Falcon! 🦅


University of Montevallo National Alumni Association
University of Montevallo Graduate Studies

09/21/2026

💜💛After Ole Miss’ big 🏈 32–24 win over LSU this weekend, we thought it was the perfect time to spotlight one of our own — University of Montevallo M.S. Exercise Science student Luke Mitchell!

Luke spent this summer in Oxford gaining valuable experience as a Football Strength & Conditioning Intern with Ole Miss, working alongside the team’s strength and conditioning staff and gaining firsthand experience in a high-level collegiate football environment.

A former University of Montevallo Athletics student-athlete, Luke has continued to make the most of every opportunity to learn, coach, and grow as a strength and conditioning professional. Now, he’s bringing that experience back to Montevallo as a Strength & Conditioning Graduate Assistant.

From Montevallo to Ole Miss, Luke is putting his education, experience, and passion for coaching into action. 💪

People. Purpose. Performance.

University of Montevallo Graduate Studies

09/14/2026

With Minor League ⚾️ finishing up, we wanted to feature one of our all-star University of Montevallo students who complete her Sport Science internship with the Montgomery Biscuits & Tampa Bay Rays!

Katlyn finished undergrad with >12 published conference presentations at American College of Sports Medicine and NSCA. She was the definition of a University of Montevallo Athletics - Student-Athlete and was all in on maximizing her learning experiences.

Katlyn is off to graduate school and college coaching!

07/31/2026

There's nothing more rewarding than bringing together dedicated professionals who are passionate about preparing the next generation of registered dietitian nutritionists.

Thank you to our Coordinated Program Advisory Board members for joining us today for a wonderful luncheon and an engaging planning meeting. Your expertise, thoughtful discussion, and commitment to student success are invaluable as we continue to strengthen the Master of Science in Nutrition/Coordinated Program in Dietetics at the University of Montevallo.

As we prepare to welcome our second cohort, I'm thrilled to share that our program has experienced 200% enrollment growth since last fall. We continue to have a 100% pass rate on the RDN exam. This exciting milestone reflects the hard work of our faculty, the enthusiasm of our students, and the confidence our community has in this program.

I can't wait to see what this next year brings!

Coordinated Program in Dietetics Director Pat Petitt

07/23/2026

Way to go, Christopher!

07/09/2026

Attention EXNS - Nutrition & Wellness alumni. Job opening without RDN requirement.

Looking for a healthy career? The Alabama Public Health is seeking a Nutritionist Associate, responsible for providing nutrition services to patients and their families served by a local health agency. A four-year degree in nutrition, foods and nutrition, community nutrition, or dietetics is required. The job comes with robust benefits like low-cost insurance, generous time off, top-notch retirement, paid parental leave, employee perks, and more!