Grand Canyon University is thrilled to extend an opportunity to explore careers through its newest event, Exercise Science and Nutrition Day.
This immersive experience is dedicated to careers related to the science of human movement and wellness. Students passionate about athletics, health and helping others reach their peak potential won’t want to miss this event.
Get Close to the Action
• Designed to go beyond the hypothetical, this event brings students up close to careers they’re interested in.
• Hands On Learning: Move beyond the textbook with interactive activities that bring exercise and nutrition concepts to life.
• Exploring Real Labs: Take a guided tour of our exercise science, teaching and research labs, featuring industry-grade equipment.
• Talking With Experts: Join academic breakout sessions to meet our current students and exercise science, nutrition and dietetics faculty.
Go Hands-On
Dive into the future in career-focused sessions including facility tours, lab activities and field-focused lectures, such as a hands-on nutrition lab, athletic training session, sports medicine team Q&A and more.
Visit the Breakout Sessions page to learn more about all of the sessions being offered, including the optional Cadaver Lab Tour!
REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!
School or
Group Registration
Group Registration
High school-aged students with their class or school chaperone attending as a group, all arriving together via bus or van.
Individual and Family Registration
Individual students (homeschool high school students, transfer students or community college students) and parents. You can include up to five attendees in your group.
Schedule of Events
9 AM
Check-In Opens
Pick up your student packets, swag bags and printed agendas. Packets include lab tour wristbands.
9:30 AM – NOON
Breakout Sessions: Hands-on Labs, Lectures and Tours
Check out the Breakout Sessions page for descriptions of each session offered. You will preselect the top breakout sessions you wish for your group to attend during registration. Our team will create a custom schedule of sessions for your group to attend. Sessions will be assigned on a first come, first served basis. While we will do our best to ensure all groups get their top session selections, we cannot guarantee attendance due to capacity restrictions.
Noon – 12:45 PM
Lunch
Noon – 12:45 PM
Clubs and Careers Expo
Explore our student clubs and organizations.
12:45 PM
Depart
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Who can attend this event?
High school, community college students, teachers/chaperones and parents.
This event is perfect for students interested in becoming the next generation of:• Sports Coaches and Scouts: Developing elite athletes through strength, conditioning and talent identification.
• Exercise Trainers and Physiologists: Optimizing human performance and recovery.
• Dietitians and Nutritionists: Fueling health through science-based wellness.
• Athletic Trainers: Keeping athletes safe and on the field.
Where should personal vehicles park?
Enter campus from Camelback Road at 30th Drive; a parking guard will direct you to the main parking structure.
Where do buses drop off and pick up students?
Buses enter from 32nd Avenue via Camelback Road, drop guests off at the tent in the bus parking lot. Busses can choose to park and stay for the event or exit campus on Camelback Road via 32nd Avenue.
Buses enter from 32nd Avenue via Camelback Road, drop guests off at the tent in the bus parking lot. Busses can choose to park and stay for the event or exit campus on Camelback Road via 32nd Avenue.
Do I need to register for labs and tours?
You will have the opportunity to select up to five sessions for your group to attend during the registration process. Please note that we cannot guarantee groups will get all of their selections. Sessions will be scheduled on a first come, first served basis when group permission forms have been received.
Is lunch provided?
Yes, lunch will be provided for registered guests at noon.
When does registration close?
Registration closes on March 9. Permission forms are due by March 16. Registration may close early if event capacity is reached.
What if my question isn't listed here?
Please reach out to our team at [email protected] for more information.