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.

For official NEP course descriptions, see the WSU catalog.

Degree Plan

Fall Semester Juniors (16 credits)Spring Semester Juniors (16 credits)
NEP 320 Strength & Conditioning (3)NEP 370 Health Sciences Research (3)
NEP 340 Foods (3)NEP 402 Vit & Mineral Metabolism (3)
NEP 362 Biomechanics (3)NEP 427 Nutritional Assessment (4)
NEP 400 Macro Metabolism (3)NEP 435 Applied Pathophysiology (3)
NEP 463 Exercise Physiology (4)NEP 476 Exercise Testing & Rx (3)
Fall Semester Seniors (14 credits)Spring Semester Seniors (16 credits)Summer Term Seniors (9 credits)
NEP 458 Nutrition Lifecycle (3)NEP 450 Management & Facilities (3)NEP 490 Internship (9)
NEP 477 Health Behavior (3)NEP 480 Cardiopulmonary Rehab (4)
NEP 478 Cardiopulmonary Phys (3)NEP 481 Population Health (3)
NEP 479 Practicum I (3)NEP 482 Practicum II (3)
NEP 489 Internship Seminar (2)NEP 495 NEP Capstone (3)

Junior & Senior (71 total credits)

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the program, students will:

  • 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.

The WSU NEP department recognizes nutritious food and physical activity are vital for a healthy life, and these determinants of health should be accessible to everyone. An understanding of barriers and promoters of accessibility to nutritious food and physical activity is a central thread in NEP, which is integrated through a variety of student learning objectives in each course throughout the NEP curriculum.