Master of Science in Human Performance – Fitness and Wellness

What Will You Learn in the Fitness and Wellness Master’s Degree?

• Exercise and physical activity for people with disabilities
• Fitness assessment and programming
• Public health and physical activity

The M.S. in Human Performance will prepare you to address the physical needs and habits of a community, as well as those with disabilities. By exploring the patterns and activities of various target populations, you can assess techniques and create solutions to promote health and wellness in the area. Your professors will know who you are, as well as be able to provide mentorship and spiritual insights throughout the course. Your success in class and life is our calling!

You may also be interested in exploring our master’s degrees in sports management, public health, or biomedical sciences.

Potential Careers for Graduates of Liberty’s Human Performance Master’s Degree

• Commercial, corporate, or university fitness trainer
• Human performance specialist
• Medical fitness specialist
• Wellness coach

Highlights of Our M.S. in Human Performance Program

As a leader in distance education since 1985, we understand what it takes to create a flexible and affordable education for busy people. Since we have been investing in distance and online learning for decades, our experience has taught us how to streamline our degree options so you can focus on what really matters to you. While many schools offer online degrees, we believe Liberty stands out.

Here’s what sets us apart:

• We are recognized by multiple institutions for our academic quality, affordability, and accessibility. Our commitment to excellence also helped us rank in the top 10% of Niche.com’s best online schools in America. Earning your online human performance and fitness degree from a nonprofit university with this kind of recognition can help set you apart from others in your field.
• The majority of tuition for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs has not increased in 9 years. While many other online colleges have raised tuition, Liberty has been able to keep costs low as a nonprofit university.
• You’ll be able to complete your Master of Science in Human Performance online in 1.5 years.

Military Benefits

Service is important to us, so whether you’re currently serving in the Armed Forces, have served, or are married to someone who serves, we’re here to serve you. Liberty’s military benefits are available to:

• Active duty service members of the U.S. Armed Forces
• Reserve/National Guard
• Veterans/retirees
• Spouses of service members and veterans/retirees
• Current Department of Defense employees

We are proud to support you in your pursuit of a flexible and affordable online education by offering you the following benefits: 

• Tuition discounts – $275 per credit hour for graduate courses
• Additional discount for veterans who serve in a civilian capacity as a First Responder (less than $625 per course)
• 8-week courses, 8 different start dates each year, and no set login times (may exclude certain courses such as practicums, internships, or field experiences)