Impact the World of Sports, Fitness, and Wellness with a Master’s in Exercise Science and Wellness
The opportunity to introduce individuals to a lasting, healthy lifestyle inspires you. It inspires us too. Because of this, we have designed a graduate degree program to give you the tools and capabilities to better the lives of others. Through our Master of Exercise Science and Wellness in Fitness and Performance degree program, we provide the knowledge and skills you need to help others obtain a better quality of life.
Our fitness and performance degree prepares you to develop athletes at the high school, collegiate, and professional levels. You can also work as a performance specialist in commercial sports performance centers. You will enhance your knowledge of biomechanical analysis to learn how the body recovers from prolonged activities.
Hard work, courage, and integrity define our faith, so we don’t just equip students with a degree — we Train Champions for Christ who impact the world! Our degree program will allow you to integrate a biblical worldview into your profession as you help individuals live more meaningful lives.
What Will You Learn in Our Exercise Science in Fitness and Performance Degree?
- Biomechanical analysis
- Conditioning and recovery
- Performance nutrition
- Strength development
You will learn many useful skills such as creating fitness plans tailored to each individual you work with, understanding the connection between mental and physical health, and developing fitness and health programs for individuals with disabilities.
Career Options for Exercise Science and Wellness Degree Graduates
- Health care specialist
- Human performance specialist
- Nutrition and exercise specialist
- Wellness coach
Study Online
We understand the dilemma of wanting to further your education while also staying connected to your family, career, church, and community. This degree program is offered 100% online, so you don’t have to worry about sacrificing time with the people most important to you while you pursue your degree.
As an innovator in distance learning since 1985, Liberty will provide the following benefits:
- 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 exercise science and wellness 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 can complete your master’s degree in fitness and performance online in as little as 1.5 years.
Military Benefits
Liberty University is dedicated to providing world-class educational experiences to military students from across the globe. Whether you are a current service member, discharged or retired from service, or the spouse of a service member or veteran, we are here to support you every step of the journey.
As a thank-you for your dedication and service to our country, Liberty is honored to serve and support you in your pursuit of online education by offering 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)
Residential Benefits
- With students from all 50 states and over 70 countries around the world, you can immerse yourself in different cultures and experience the diversity of on-campus life.
- As a residential student, your scholarship opportunities could include the Heroes Fund Scholarship, Keesee Scholarship, or the Virginia: Brown v. Board of Education Scholarship.
- Learn from professors who have doctoral degrees in their fields, as well as years of real-life experience.
- As a graduate student, you will have multiple research opportunities led by students and faculty to bolster your education and résumé.
- Outside of classes and studying, you will have the opportunity to participate in a wide range of on-campus activities, such as our NCAA sports, over 200 student-led clubs, and recreation centers like Snowflex, the LaHaye Ice Center, and Camp Hydaway.
- Enjoy our Reber-Thomas Dining Hall with over 20 available food stations, including gluten-free and vegan options. Work with a nutritionist to develop a dietary plan that is right for you!
Credit Hours
Available Online or On Campus
Class Type
Online, 8-week or residential
Transfer Credits
Transfer in up to 50% of the degree total
Next Start Date
Varies
Accreditation
Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC