Required Courses

Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Exercise Physiology (BS NEP) courses are taken in a set order and each class is only offered once a year. In the senior year, students have a choice to follow the Applied Exercise Track or the Community and Population Health Track. Your faculty advisor will help you decide which is the best for your career goals and personal interests. It is possible to complete both tracks.

For official NEP course descriptions, see the WSU catalog.

Student Learning Outcomes

  • Demonstrate effective verbal communication skills for a variety of audiences. 
  • Demonstrate effective written communication skills for a variety of audiences. 
  • Collect and apply assessment data to develop effective evidence-based nutrition recommendations.
  • Collect and apply assessment data to develop effective evidence-based exercise prescriptions.
  • Understand, interpret, and synthesize quantitative scientific evidence in the fields of nutrition and exercise physiology. 
  • Demonstrate professionalism including cultural humility, ethical behavior, compliance with regulations, and upholding professional standards of practice.

Applied Exercise Track Degree Plan

Fall Semester Juniors (16 credits)Spring Semester Juniors (13 credits)Summer Term Juniors
NEP 320 Strength & Conditioning (3)NEP 402 Vit & Mineral Metabolism (3)Have fun!
NEP 340 Foods (3)NEP 427 Nutritional Assessment [M] (3)Rest!
NEP 362 Biomechanics (3)NEP 435 Applied Pathophysiology (4)Earn $$!
NEP 400 Macro Metabolism (3)NEP 476 Exercise Testing & Rx (3)
NEP 463 Exercise Physiology (4)
Fall Semester Seniors (12 credits)Spring Semester Seniors (13 credits)Summer Term Seniors (10 credits)
NEP 458 Nutrition Lifecycle (3)NEP 450 Management & Facilities (3)NEP 490 Internship (10)
NEP 478 Cardiopulmonary Phys (3)NEP 480 Cardiopulmonary Rehab (4)
NEP 479 Practicum I (3)NEP 482 Practicum II (3)
NEP 489 Internship Seminar (3)NEP 495 NEP Capstone [CAPS] [M] (3)
Junior & Senior (64 total credits)

Community and Population Health Track Degree Plan

Fall Semester Juniors (16 credits)Spring Semester Juniors (13 credits)Summer Term Juniors
NEP 320 Strength & Conditioning (3)NEP 402 Vit & Mineral Metabolism (3)Have fun!
NEP 340 Foods (3)NEP 427 Nutritional Assessment (3)Rest!
NEP 362 Biomechanics (3)NEP 435 Applied Pathophysiology (4)Earn $$!
NEP 400 Macro Metabolism (3)NEP 476 Exercise Testing & Rx (3)
NEP 463 Exercise Physiology (4)
Fall Semester Seniors (12 credits)Spring Semester Seniors (12 credits)Summer Term Seniors (10 credits)
NEP 458 Nutrition Lifecycle (3)NEP 450 Management & Facilities (3)NEP 490 Internship (10)
NEP 477 Health Behavior (3)NEP 481 Population Health (3)
NEP 479 Practicum I (3)NEP 482 Practicum II (3)
NEP 489 Internship Seminar (3)NEP 495 NEP Capstone (3)
Junior & Senior (63 total credits)