Marilyn Nehls, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, Director of Undergraduate Studies
Marilyn Nehls received her PhD in Exercise Science, her MS in Nutritional Sciences, and her MPH with a concentration in Population Health Policy and Management from the University of Kentucky. Her research interests include human nutrition, sports nutrition, cardiovascular health, health and wellness, obesity, and exercise. Dr. Nehls teaches undergraduate courses in exercise science, including Introduction to Kinesiology and Health Promotion (KHP 151), Nutrition and Physical Fitness (KHP 240), Introduction to Exercise Testing and Prescription (KHP 450), and Practicum in Kinesiology and Health Promotion (KHP 577). She leads study abroad courses for Nutrition and Physical Fitness (KHP 240) with a focus on the Mediterranean Diet and Blue Zones in locations such as Italy, Greece, and Costa Rica. Dr. Nehls is the Director of Undergraduate Studies in the Department of Kinesiology and Health Promotion and the Co-Director of the Certificate in Nutrition for Human Performance.
Research Categories: Exercise Physiology, Exercise Science, Nutrition, Physical Activity