B.S. in Nutrition and Exercise Physiology WSU Spokane. Application for Fall Admission

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1 B.S. in Nutrition and Exercise Physiology WSU Spokane Application for Fall Admission Application Requirements: 1. Completion of the B.S. NEP Application; priority deadline is the first Monday in January Please submit the following application packet materials in one large envelope: a. NEP Application form, available at this site: ( or contact the NEP Academic Coordinator to request the application file be ed to you. Be sure to carefully read the application form and include all required information and supplementary materials. b. Obtain sealed, official transcripts from each institution you have attended and include them in your application packet. c. Obtain three (3) letters of recommendation in time to include them in your application. Provide a copy of the recommendation form (included in this application packet) and a stamped envelope to each of your personal references. The individual completing the recommendation must sign the back of the envelope across the sealed flap. You will be notified by the first week in March if you have been selected for an interview. Interviews may be conducted over the phone or via skype if an in-person interview is not possible. You will be notified by the first week in April of the admissions committee decision. All materials must be submitted by postal mail to the following address: Academic Coordinator Nutrition and Exercise Physiology WSU Spokane PO Box 1495 Spokane, WA Application to WSU-Spokane or current status as a WSU student. WSU-Spokane Admissions Website: ( 3. Minimum 3.0 overall GPA (on a 4.0 scale), and minimum of a C in all prerequisite courses. 4. Completion of all prerequisite coursework before the WSU Spokane fall semester starting date. Admitted students will be required to submit Final Official Transcripts prior to Fall registration. 1

2 BS in Nutrition and Exercise Physiology (NEP) WSU Spokane Application for Fall Admission Personal Data Name: Present address: (last) (first) (middle) (previous last name) (number and street) (city) (state) (zip) (telephone) Permanent address: (number and street) (city) (state) (zip) (telephone) address: WSU Student ID Number (if applicable): Date of Birth: Citizen of The United States: Yes No If no, list visa status: Actual or expected date for completion of NEP prerequisite courses: Month Day Year Education: List colleges and universities attended, with most recent listed first. Official transcripts required. School City & State Dates Attended Degree Granted/Expected (date: month/year, if applicable) Honors: List scholarships and honors received. Specify year received. Extracurricular/Volunteer Activities: List memberships (specify year of membership), appointed or elected offices you held in organizations and volunteer activities related to exercise or nutrition. Work Experience: List paid work experience in the past four years beginning with the most recent experience. Indicate type of work, length of time, general responsibilities and supervisor. 2

3 Recommendations: List three people s names that will provide letters of recommendation. One must be a professor in Exercise, Nutrition or the Sciences and one should be a work supervisor. The third reference can be anyone who knows your academic, volunteer or work experience. 1. Name Title Organization Number and Street City State Zip Phone 2. Name Title Organization Number and Street City State Zip Phone 3. Name Title Organization Number and Street City State Zip Phone Personal Statement: This statement is an opportunity for you to introduce yourself to the NEP faculty. The statement must be typed and limited to two pages, doubled spaced. It should explain: 1. Your reasons for applying for admission into the WSU NEP degree. 2. Your reasons for entering the field of nutrition and exercise physiology. 3. Your short and long range professional goals. 4. Why you feel you would be a good nutrition and exercise physiology professional. 5. Other pertinent information that you want to share. This may include your volunteer experience, personal exercise and diet habits, having a mentor in the profession, experience as an athlete, long-standing interest in exercise and/or nutrition, etc. Application: The following items should be completed and submitted in one packet by postal mail to the Program in Nutrition and Exercise Physiology (check when completed). Your application will not be reviewed in a timely manner if items are missing. 1. Application form (2 pages) 2. Personal Statement (1-2 pages) 3. Prerequisite course checklist 4. Three personal references in sealed envelopes that have been signed across the outside flap. 5. Official sealed copies of transcripts from all colleges and/or universities where you took prerequisite courses. Mail completed Application Packet to: Academic Coordinator Nutrition and Exercise Physiology Washington State University Spokane PO Box 1495, Spokane WA For in-person submission bring your application to: NEP Office IWB nep.advising@wsu.edu (509)

4 Prerequisite Course Checklist B.S. in Nutrition and Exercise Physiology (NEP) WSU Spokane For assistance completing the Prerequisite Course Checklist or questions regarding course equivalencies, please contact the Academic Coordinator at (509) or WSU Course Prefix & No. Chem 101 WSU Course Title Principles of Chemistry I College Course taken*: prefix and number Term & Year taken/ planned Lab / Practicum (Yes/No) No. of Credits Grade Earned History 105 History-General Option Engl 101 Introductory Writing MBioS 101 Introductory Microbiology Psych 105 Introductory Psychology [ARTS] Creative & Professional Arts Chem 102 Principles of Chemistry II Biol 102 General Biology Stats 205 Introduction to Statistical Methods Biol 251 Introductory Human Physiology [DIVR] Diversity Phil 103/365 Ethics GER Elective Course Biol 233 Human Nutrition Biol 315 or KINES 262 Human Anatomy Com 102 Public Speaking College: Enter the institution where you took the course (or plan to take each course). *Course taken: Write the course prefix and number as shown on your transcript(s). NOTES: 4

5 Information for Applicants All students are charged established university tuition for semesters enrolled at WSU (refer to the WSU web site There is no stipend for NEP students. Those who need financial assistance may qualify for financial aid. Students wishing to apply for financial assistance at WSU must submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at Scholarships may also be obtained from the American College of Sports Medicine. Interested students may contact the ACSM for a list of available scholarships. Students may also be able to obtain a grant or scholarship from the university, a corporation, or community civic group. American College of Sports Medicine 401 W. Michigan Indianapolis, IN Telephone: ASCM Web site at In addition to tuition, NEP students have other expenses described below. These are estimates, and the actual amount may change without previous notice. REQUIRED EXPENSES WSU Spokane Health and Wellness fee Immunizations ~Hepatitis B ~Tetanus ~Tuberculosis B ~MMR Booster (if needed) Criminal Background Checks: National Criminal Background Check and WATCH check Textbooks and other course materials, laptop computer (required) Special course fees COSTS $85.00/semester Variable Please refer to the Immunizations/ Health Records in the WSU Handbook $55.00 (one time fee) Variable, textbooks estimated at $500+ per semester Varies by semester Stethoscope (professional quality) $50-$100 Lab coat - short-style length Variable (approx. $20) Transportation to campus and/or parking fees as necessary, both on campus and at practice/internship facilities Health/accident/auto insurance Bus pass: Free with Student ID card. WSU parking pass: Orange lot - $213.27/semester Green lot - $157.97/semester Yellow lot - $117.02/semester Red lot - $86.68/semester Varies dependent on carrier Rent and utilities in the Spokane area ASCM student membership dues Optional: ASCM regional meeting (once a year) Approximately $550/month National: $10/yr. for new member, $20/yr. renewal Regional: $15/yr. Varies by location 5

6 Recommendation Form B.S. in Nutrition and Exercise Physiology WSU Spokane Nutrition and Exercise Physiology To the Applicant: Please complete the following. Name Family First/Personal Middle name or initial (Birth surname if different) The applicant should sign and date one of the following statements: 1. I do not waive my rights to access this letter. I understand that under federal laws I have the Right to read this recommendation. Applicant's Signature Date 2. I wish this letter to be confidential and I hereby waive any and all access rights granted me by Federal laws to this recommendation. Applicant's Signature Date To the Reference Person: You have been requested by the applicant to complete this reference form. Your frank appraisal will be of assistance in evaluating the applicant's qualification for the BS in Nutrition and Exercise Physiology degree. To assist you in evaluating the person for admission, a brief description of the program follows: The B.S. Nutrition and Exercise Physiology degree offers a unique multidisciplinary perspective on how the human body functions and why it responds to various exercise and nutritional stimuli. After completing four semesters at WSU Spokane, the degree culminates with application of this knowledge in a week worksite internship. When the BS degree is completed, students will be eligible to take the American College of Sports Medicine certification exam for Exercise Specialist. Assessment of student achievement will be determined by competencies in knowledge, skills, and abilities identified within the Nutrition and Exercise Physiology coursework as defined by the American College of Sports Medicine. These include: 1) Knowledge competencies in core scientific content and its application to Nutrition and Exercise Physiology (e.g., chemistry, biochemistry, biology, microbiology, human anatomy and physiology, human nutrition, nutritional physiology and metabolism, exercise physiology, human development, human behavior and psychology, exercise programming, electrocardiography, biomechanical analyses, pathophysiology of diseases). 6

7 2) Skills in critical thinking, professional ethics, client interaction, client education and resources (e.g., software, technology, equipment use/calibration/ maintenance), management, marketing, exercise assessment and prescription, and emergency procedures during exercise testing and program supervision. 3) Abilities to describe normal and abnormal physiological and metabolic indices in resting and exercising persons, discuss the use and limits of informed consent and medical clearance, measure and assess physiological responses to exercise, counsel for lifestyle management, recommend and modify exercise prescription for all ages and various diseases/conditions (e.g., cardiopulmonary, diabetes, obesity, metabolic syndromes, arthritis, hypertension, chronic pain, cancer, etc.), identify risk factors and provide recommendations for contraindicative factors to exercise, demonstrate specific leadership techniques appropriate for working with participants of all ages, educate clients about mechanisms by which exercise may assist in the prevention or rehabilitation of various diseases, describe the specific strategies aimed at encouraging the initiation, adherence and return to a healthy lifestyle, and demonstrate an understanding of the need for psychosocial consultation and referral of individuals who exhibit signs of psychological distress. Students who complete this degree will be eligible for a number of positions in a variety of settings including clinical settings (such as rehabilitation institutes, hospitals, and clinics), worksite wellness programs, sports nutrition programs, cardiac rehabilitation, and healthcare supervision and health promotion. In addition, graduates will be qualified to seek admission into the MS in Nutrition and Exercise Physiology program at WSU Spokane, as well as many other graduate schools. 7

8 B.S. in Nutrition and Exercise Physiology WSU Spokane Recommendation Form Outstanding More than satisfactory Satisfactory Needs improvement Not observed Attitude Quality of Work Decision Making Skills Communication Skills: - Oral - Written Interpersonal Skills: - Peers/Co-Workers - Supervisors Organizational ability Leadership and/or Supervisory Ability Adaptability Reaction to Stress Motivation Works Independently Responsibility/Maturity Integrity Overall Potential as a Health Professional Overall recommendation: highly recommend recommend recommend with reservations do not recommend Name (please print or type) Signature Position Address Telephone Number Relationship to applicant ( ): Advisor Teacher Work Supervisor Other How long have you known applicant? Additional Information (optional): Please indicate applicant's strengths and those qualities that require further development. Additional pages may be added. To maintain confidentiality, each letter of recommendation should be in a sealed envelope with your signature as the reference person across the flap. Send reference material to the Nutrition and Exercise Physiology degree applicant. They will include sealed letters with their application materials. Date 8