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 Learning 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
For general information on the admissions process, please refer to the Admissions section in this catalog. The information below refers only to the nutrition and exercise science undergraduate program.
Prerequisites
Entering undergraduates must have at least a 2.75 cumulative GPA with a grade of C or better in all basic proficiency and science requirement courses. Prior to enrolling, students must have completed 90 quarter credits (60 semester credits), including a minimum number of credits in the basic proficiency, science and general education categories. Surplus credits not used to satisfy basic proficiency or science requirements may be applied to the appropriate general education requirements.
Note: Students may apply to the program while completing prerequisite coursework.
| Basic Proficiency and Science Requirements |
| English Literature or Composition |
9 quarter credits |
| General Psychology |
3 quarter credits |
College Algebra or Precalculus
|
4 quarter credits |
| General Chemistry (science-major level with lab) |
8 quarter credits |
| General Biology (with lab) |
4 quarter credits |
| Introductory Nutrition1 |
5 quarter credits |
1The nutrition course must include macro- and micronutrients, lifecycle, and physical activity.
| General Education Requirements |
| Natural Science and Mathematics |
8 quarter credits |
| Arts and Humanities |
15 quarter credits |
| Social Sciences |
15 quarter credits |
| Speech Communication or Public Speaking |
3 quarter credits |
| Electives1 |
16 quarter credits
|
1The number of elective credits may vary depending upon the exact number of quarter credits earned in the other prerequisite categories. Total prerequisite credits must equal at least 90 quarter 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 grade point average 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 |
| EX4115 | Motor Learning & Development | 3 |
| IS3111 | Interdisciplinary Experiences in Natural Health Arts and Sciences | 1 |
| TR4103 | Whole Foods Production | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
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: also offered in spring, online course
Spring
| BC3163 | Anatomy and Physiology 3 Lecture/Lab | 4 |
| BC4140 | Biochemistry for Life Sciences 2 | 4 |
| EX3101 | Biomechanics 1 | 2 |
| EX3105 | Physical Activity and Wellness | 2 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 12 |
Senior Year (Year II)
Fall
| EX4100 | Physiology of Exercise | 5 |
| EX4107 | Sports Nutrition | 5 |
| EX4119 | Principles of Resistance Training | 3 |
| TR4107 | Advanced Nutrition Principles 1 | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 17 |
Winter
| EX4105 | Business Principles in Health Promotion | 2 |
| EX4112 | Seminar in Ergogenic Aids | 1 |
| EX4124 | Exercise Science Laboratory Techniques | 2 |
| TR4100 | Introduction to Research Methods | 3 |
| TR4108 | Advanced Nutrition Principles 2 | 2 |
| TR4205 | Nutrition Analysis and Assessment | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 13 |
Spring
| EX4800 | Exercise/Nutrition Practicum | 2 |
| TR4117 | Nutrition, Physical Activity and Disease | 5 |
| TR4126 | Community Nutrition/Nutrition Education | 5 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 12 |
EX4800 may be taken in any quarter during year two.
Elective and Activity Requirements
| General Electives | 3 |
| Activity Credits | 2 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 5 |
General elective courses may be from any program or department. There is also a graduation requirement of Advanced First Aid and CPR.
Two (2) one-credit activity courses are required (e.g. tai chi, aerobics, yoga, tennis, etc.).
Total Requirements
| Total Core Course Credits & Hours |
85 |
| Total Elective Credits and Hours |
5 |
| Total Requirements |
90 |
Curriculum and course changes in the 2015-2016 Bastyr University Catalog are applicable to students entering during the 2015-2016 academic year. Please refer to the appropriate catalog if interested in curriculum and courses required for any other entering year.