Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Exercise Science
A graduate of the Bachelor of Science degree 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.
Expected 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)
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1 course
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General Chemistry w/lab (for science majors)
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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 and Humanities
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5 courses
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English Literature and Composition
|
2 courses |
Other Courses
|
3 courses |
| Social and Behavioral Sciences |
5 courses |
| General Psychology |
1 course |
Public Speaking
|
1 course |
Other Courses
|
3 courses |
| Natural Science and 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
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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
| BC3123 | Organic Chemistry for Life Sciences Lecture/Lab | 6 |
| BC3161 | Anatomy and Physiology 1 Lecture/Lab | 3 |
| EX3105 | Physical Activity and Wellness | 2 |
| TR4118 | Cultural Perspectives on Foods | 2 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 13 |
Winter
| BC3113 | Living Anatomy | 3 |
| BC3162 | Anatomy and Physiology 2 Lecture/Lab | 3 |
| BC4117 | Biochemistry for Life Sciences 1 Lecture/Lab | 5 |
| TR3105 | Introduction to the Scientific Method | 1 |
| TR3111 | Nutrition Throughout Life | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
TR3105 is also offered in spring, online course.
Spring
| BC3163 | Anatomy and Physiology 3 Lecture/Lab | 4 |
| BC4140 | Biochemistry for Life Sciences 2 | 4 |
| EX4105 | Business Principles in Health Promotion | 2 |
| EX4115 | Motor Learning and Development | 3 |
| TR4103 | Whole Foods Production | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
Senior Year (Year II)
Fall
| EX4100 | Physiology of Exercise | 5 |
| EX4107 | Sports Nutrition | 5 |
| EX4119 | Principles of Resistance Training | 3 |
| TR4105 | Advanced Nutrition Principles: Macronutrients | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
Winter
| EX4124 | Exercise Science Laboratory Techniques | 2 |
| EX4133 | Exercise Prescription for Special Populations | 2 |
| PS3145 | Psychology of Sports and Exercise | 3 |
| TR4100 | Introduction to Research Methods | 3 |
| TR4106 | Advanced Nutrition Principles: Micronutrients | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 13 |
Spring
| EX4120 | Health and Fitness Methods | 1 |
| EX4800 | Exercise/Nutrition Practicum | 2 |
| TR4117 | Nutrition, Physical Activity and Disease | 5 |
| TR4126 | Community 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 2022-2023 Bastyr University Catalog are applicable to students entering during the 2022-2023 academic year. Please refer to the appropriate catalog if interested in curriculum and courses required for any other entering year.