Eligibility to Earn Professional Certifications Graduates. are eligible for a number of professional certifications including the American college of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Certified Exercise Physiologist® (ACSM-EP) and the National Strength and Conditioning Association's Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS). These certifications provide a competitive edge in the job market.
Planning for Graduate School? The BS Nutrition, Food and Exercise Program provides excellent preparation for graduate programs in exercise science and nutrition including MSNDPD and Ph.D. Graduates of the program also have most of the prerequisites for professional programs including physical therapy and medicine. Students receive excellent faculty advising and mentoring to prepare for their next step.
A Community Like No Other. Bastyr/s 51-acre campus and the adjacent 316-acre Saint Edward State Park offer athletic fields and miles of hiking, running, and biking trails, as well as access to Lake Washington . Students progress through the program as a cohort and have an opportunity to build community and life-long relationships.
For more information on prerequisites, visit the curriculum table.
Visit the curriculum table for more information.
Set in the heart of the Pacific Northwest, Bastyr’s expansive Seattle-area campus provides a serene, natural environment for students to deepen their health education. Our campus is located in the Seattle suburb of Kenmore, Washington, and encompasses 51 acres along the shore of Lake Washington. At our Seattle-area campus, you’ll enjoy dynamic classroom environments and unique facilities for research, laboratory and clinical experiences. Our campus location also affords you easy access to the rich cultural experiences of the Seattle metropolitan area and unlimited exposure to the natural wonders of the Puget Sound region.