Bachelor of Science with a Major in Nutrition and Exercise Science

A graduate of the Bachelor of Science degree with a Major in Nutrition and Exercise Science may develop a career in community health and fitness or community nutrition, as a strength and conditioning coach, or as a personal trainer. This degree also prepares students for graduate work in related health science fields.

Student Program Outcomes

Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:

  • critically evaluate and interpret media and research findings about food, nutrition and exercise using an evidence-based approach.
  • communicate food, nutrition and exercise information in both written and oral formats in a clear, cohesive and accurate manner.
  • describe food, nutrition and physical activity needs for healthy people using a whole-food, whole-person perspective.
  • create a food-related intervention and a physical activity intervention for disease prevention that integrates mind, body and spirit aspects of wellness.

Admissions

Minimum Requirements

To be admitted to the Nutrition and Exercise Science program at Bastyr University, transfer students must meet the following criteria:

  • Complete 90 quarter (60 semester) credits from a regionally accredited college or university or its equivalent (only courses with a grade of C or higher are transferable).
  • Achieve a cumulative GPA of 2.5 and prerequisite GPA of 2.0.
  • Complete the General Education and major-based prerequisite courses.

Undergraduate transfer students who complete one of the following transfer degrees will satisfy the General Education requirements:

  • Associate of Arts (AA)
  • Associate of Science (AS)
  • Direct Transfer Associate (DTA) [WA state]
  • Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) [CA state]
  • California State University Breadth [CA state]
  • Associate Degree for Transfer [CA state]

Note: Technical degrees, such as Applied Science degrees, will not automatically satisfy the General Education requirements. They will be reviewed on a course-by-course basis.

Major-Based Prerequisite Courses

General Cell Biology w/lab (for science majors)
1 course
General Chemistry w/lab (for science majors)
2 courses
College Algebra or Statistics
1 course
Introductory Nutrition
1 course

General Education Requirements

To see examples of General Education courses, please see General Admissions for Undergraduate students.

Arts & Humanities
5 courses
     English Literature and Composition
    2 courses
     Other Courses
    3 courses
Social & Behavioral Sciences 5 courses
     General Psychology     1 course
     Public Speaking
    1 course
     Other Courses
    3 courses
Natural Science & Mathematics 5 courses
    Major-Based Prerequisite Courses (see list)
    4 courses
    Other Course
    1 course
General Electives 3 courses or more
TOTAL 90 quarter/60 semester credits

Graduation Requirements

Upper-division Bachelor of Science students enrolled at Bastyr University must complete a minimum of 180 credits (inclusive of credits transferred into Bastyr). To graduate, Bachelor of Science students must have a minimum 2.0 GPA with a minimum of 45 quarter credits in residence at Bastyr University.

The curriculum tables that follow list the tentative schedule of courses each quarter.

Junior Year (Year I)

Fall

BC3123Organic Chemistry for Life Sciences Lecture/Lab

6

BC3161Anatomy and Physiology 1 Lecture/Lab

3

EX3105Physical Activity and Wellness

2

TR4118Cultural Perspectives on Foods

2

Total Credit Hours:13

Winter

BC3113Living Anatomy

3

BC3162Anatomy and Physiology 2 Lecture/Lab

3

BC4117Biochemistry for Life Sciences 1 Lecture/Lab

5

TR3105Introduction to the Scientific Method

1

TR3111Nutrition Throughout Life

3

Total Credit Hours:15

TR3105 is also offered in spring, online course.

Spring

BC3163Anatomy and Physiology 3 Lecture/Lab

4

BC4140Biochemistry for Life Sciences 2

4

EX4105Business Principles in Health Promotion

2

EX4115Motor Learning and Development

3

TR4103Whole Foods Production

3

Total Credit Hours:16

Senior Year (Year II)

Fall

EX4100Physiology of Exercise

5

EX4107Sports Nutrition

5

EX4119Principles of Resistance Training

3

TR4105Advanced Nutrition Principles: Macronutrients

3

Total Credit Hours:16

Winter

EX4124Exercise Science Laboratory Techniques

2

EX4133Exercise Prescription for Special Populations

2

TR4100Introduction to Research Methods

3

TR4106Advanced Nutrition Principles: Micronutrients

3

PS3145Psychology of Sports and Exercise

3

Total Credit Hours:13

Spring

EX4120Health and Fitness Methods

1

EX4800Exercise/Nutrition Practicum

2

TR4117Nutrition, Physical Activity and Disease

5

TR4126Community Nutrition/Nutrition Education

5

Total Credit Hours:13

Elective Requirements

General elective courses may be from any program or department. There is also a graduation requirement of Advanced First Aid and CPR.

Total Requirements

Total Core Course Credits 86
Total General Elective Credits        4
Total Requirements  90

Curriculum and course changes in the 2021-2022 Bastyr University Catalog are applicable to students entering during the 2021-2022 academic year. Please refer to the appropriate catalog if interested in curriculum and courses required for any other entering year.

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