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Curriculum for Bachelor of Science With a Major in Exercise Science and Wellness 2009-2010

The curriculum table that follows lists the tentative schedule of courses each quarter. Next to each course is the number of credits per course (Credits), the lecture hours each week (Lec.) and the lab/clinic hours each week (L/C).

Junior Year (Year I)
Quarter Cat. No. Course Title Credits Lec. L/C
Fall BC3124 Organic Chemistry for Life Sciences Lec/Lab 5 4 2
  BC3141 Anatomy/Physiology 1 Lec/Lab 3 2 2
  EX4115 Motor Learning and Development 3 3 0
  PS3128 Psychology of Sports and Exercise 2 2 0
   
Quarterly Total:  
13 11 4

Winter BC3113 Living Anatomy 3 3 0
  BC3142 Anatomy/Physiology 2 Lec/Lab 4 3 2
  BC4109 Biochemistry for Life Sciences 1 Lec 4 4 0
  BC4110 Biochemistry for Life Sciences 1 Lab 1 0 2
  TR4100 Intro to Research Methods 3 3 0
   
Quarterly Total:  
15 13 4

Spring BC3143 Anatomy/Physiology 3 Lec/Lab 3 2 2
  BC4112 Biochemistry for Life Sciences 2 Lec 4 4 0
  BC4113 Biochemistry for Life Sciences 2 Lab 1 0 2
  EX3101 Biomechanics 1 2 1 2
  EX3105 Physical Activity and Wellness 2 2 0
   
Quarterly Total:  
12 9 6

Senior Year (Year II)
Quarter Cat. No. Course Title Credits Lec. L/C
Fall EX4100 Physiology of Exercise 5 4 2
  EX4102 Biomechanics 2 3 3 0
  EX4107 Sports Nutrition  5 5 0
  EX4119 Principles of Resistance Training 3 2 2
   
Quarterly Total:  
16 14 4

Winter EX4105 Business Practices in Health Promotion 2 2 0
  EX4112 Seminar in Ergogenic Aids 1 1 0
  EX4123 Exercise Prescrip and Testing 5 4 2
  EX4133 Exercise Prescrip for Special Populations 2 2 0
  EX4140 Community Health Promotion 2 2 0
  PS4112 Creating Wellness 3 3 0
   
Quarterly Total:  
15 14 2

Spring EX4810 Intern for Exercise Science & Wellness 12 0 36
   
Quarterly Total:  
12 0 36



Elective and Activity Requirements: Bachelor of Science with a Major in Exercise Science and Wellness

Quarter Cat. No.   Credits Lec. L/C
variable variable General Electives* 5 5 0
    Activity Credits** 2 0 4
    Elective and Activity Totals 7 5 4
*General elective courses may be from any program or department. There is also a graduation requirement of Advanced First Aid and CPR.
**Two one-credit activity courses are required (e.g. tai chi, aerobics, yoga, tennis, etc.).



Total Requirements: Bachelor of Science with a Major in Exercise Science and Wellness

  Credits Lec. L/C
Total Core Course Credits and Hours 83 61 56
Total Elective Credits and Activity Credits and Hours 7 5 4
Total Requirements 90 66 60


Curriculum and course changes in the 2009-2010 Bastyr University Catalog are applicable to students entering during the 2009-2010 academic year. Please refer to the appropriate catalog if interested in curriculum and courses required for any other entering year.

 

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