DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY, NUTRITION & EXERCISE SCIENCES
QUEENS COLLEGE
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE IN NUTRITION & EXERCISE SCIENCES
Dear Student:
Thank you for your interest in our BS degree program in Nutrition and Exercise Sciences,
one of many programs offered by the Department of Family, Nutrition and Exercise
Sciences (FNES) at Queens College. FNES is one of eight Departments in the Division of
Mathematics and Natural Sciences. The major is designed for students with genuine
interest and strong aptitude in the sciences. Employment in this field will require selfmotivation and creativity as new career opportunities arise. A general description of the
degree program and the required curriculum is as follows.
The Major Program in Nutrition and Exercise Sciences
The BS degree in Nutrition and Exercise Sciences provides for intensive study in the
combined disciplines of nutrition and exercise sciences, and is designed for students
specializing in the maintenance of cardiovascular fitness, personal training , wellness and
cardiac rehabilitation; community-based programs in nutrition and fitness for adults and
senior citizens; and adult health and fitness programs in health clubs, adult education
centers, corporate fitness, sports medicine and physical rehabilitation centers, and
preventive health agencies.
The curriculum for the major is comprised of 36 credits in nutrition and exercise sciences
as well as science core of an additional 23 credits in biology, chemistry and statistics. In
addition, students take college-wide English and Mathematics skills placement exams
which place them in appropriate courses to meet the Queens College general education
and Liberal Arts and Sciences Area Requirements (LASAR). Required courses in nutrition
and exercise sciences include: FNES 230, 263 (prereq. CHEM 101.1, 101.3 and 102.1,
102.3, 264 (prereq. FNES 263), 340, 341 (prereq. FNES 340), 342 (prereq. BIO 43), 352
(prereq. FNES 342), 353 (prereq. FNES 342), 365 (prereq. FNES 263 and coreq. CHEM
103.1, 103.3), 366 (prereq. FNES 264 and 365), 368 (coreq. FNES 264 and prereq.BIO
43), and 377 (prereq. FNES 353or permission). The sciences core includes: BIO 11, 43
(prereq. BIO 11 and CHEM 101.1, 101.3), CHEM 101.1, 101.3, 102.1, 102.3 (prereq.
CHEM 101.1, 101.3), 179 (prereq. CHEM 102.1, 102.3), and Statistics (PSY 107, or
SOC 205). Students interested in this program should consult with the undergraduate
advisor, Dr. Paul Fardy at (718) 997-2714.
Note: The BS degree in Nutrition and Exercise Sciences does not meet requirements
for teacher certification or for verification for membership in the American Dietetic
Association. Students interested in Teaching Home Economics/Family and Consumer
Sciences or Physical Education, or verification on dietetic should consult with the
appropriate advisor for those programs.
Students interested in the MS degree program in Nutrition and Exercise Sciences should
consult with graduate advisor, Dr. Michael Toner at (718) 997-2710.
Queens College of the City University of New York
Department of Family, Nutrition, and Exercise Sciences
Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Exercise Sciences
The curriculum is made up of courses in nutrition and exercise science which total 36
credits. It also includes courses in biology and chemistry which are the underpinnings of
both nutrition and exercise science. A course in statistics is required to enable students to
better understand and interpret scientific literature. In addition, students will need to take
college-wide English and Mathematics skills placement exams which place them in
appropriate courses and to meet the Queens College General Education and Liberal Arts
and Sciences Area Requirements (PLAS). A grade of C or higher is required in all classes
in order for these courses to count toward the major.
Curriculum:
Nutrition and Exercise Sciences Requirements
Exercise, Energy Balance, & Weight Control
Nutrition I (prereq. CHEM 101.1, 101.3 & CHEM 102.1, 102.3)
Nutrition II (prereq. FNES 263)
Kinesiology
Biomechanics (prereq. FNES 340)
Physiology of Muscular Activity (prereq. BIO 43)
Physiological Principles of Exercise Training (prereq. FNES 342)
Fitness Assessment & Prescription of Exercise Programs
(prereq. FNES 342)
Nutrition, Counseling, & Assessment
(prereq. FNES 263 & CHEM 103.1, 103.3)
Medical Nutrition Therapy (prereq. FNES 264 & FNES 365)
Advanced Nutrition (prereq. or coreq. FNES 264 & BIO 43)
Internship in Exercise Science (prereq. FNES 353 or permission)
Total Credits
FNES 230
3 cr.
FNES 263
3 cr.
FNES 264
3 cr.
FNES 340 3 cr.
FNES 341 3 cr.
FNES 342 3 cr.
FNES 352 3 cr.
FNES 353
3 cr.
FNES 365
FNES 366
FNES 368
FNES 377
3 cr.
3 cr.
3 cr.
3 cr.
36 cr.
Biology, Chemistry, and Statistics Requirements
Introduction to College Biology
BIO 11
4 cr.
Anatomy and Physiology (prereq. BIO 11 & CHEM 101.1, 101.3) BIO 43
4 cr.
General Chemistry I
CHEM 101.1, 101.3
4 cr.
Survey of Organic Chemistry (prereq. CHEM 101.1, 101.3) CHEM 102.1, 102.3 4 cr.
Biochemistry in Nutrition (prereq. CHEM 102.1, 102.3)
CHEM 103.1, 103.3 4 cr.
Statistics
PSY 107 or
SOC 205
3 cr.
Total Credits
23 cr.
To become a major:
All students will need to file a Declaration of Major form with the Registar in Jefferson
Hall 100. The code for this program is 117.
Students will need to fill out 2 green and one yellow major cards which must be signed
by the undergraduate advisor. Students must have green and yellow cards on the file in
the FNES Department – Remsen 306 – in order to pre-register.
Students coming from two year feeder programs will need to have transfer credits
evaluated and proposed course sequence drawn up with the assistance of the
undergraduate advisor.
All students in the program must follow the pre-requisite sequences. There will be
no exceptions.
Suggested Sequence of Courses for BS Degree in Nutrition and Exercise Sciences
YEAR 1
FALL
CHEM 101.1, 101.3
STATS
FNES 230
FNES 340
YEAR 2
FALL
CHEM 103.1, 103.3
BIO 43
FNES 263
YEAR 3
FALL
FNES 352
FNES 365
SPRING
CHEM 102.1, 102.3
BIO 11
FNES 341
SPRING
FNES 264
FNES 342
SPRING
FNES 353
FNES 366
FNES 368
FNES 377