Train for Excellence with a Master’s Degree in Human Performance – Fitness and Wellness
Do you want to promote a healthy lifestyle through activity and proper eating habits? If so, then Liberty University’s Master of Science in Human Performance with a specialization in fitness and wellness will turn your dreams into a reality. Here at Liberty University, we want to see you succeed. Each course is created with you in mind, integrating biblical principles and practical application to best prepare you to become a leader in health services.
Our fitness and wellness degree track will prepare you to address the physical needs and habits of a community and those with disabilities. By exploring the habits and activities of a population, you can assess techniques and create solutions that will promote health and wellness in the area.
What Will You Learn in Our Fitness and Wellness Human Performance Master’s Degree?
- Exercise and physical activity for people with disabilities
- Fitness assessment and programming
- Promoting physical activity in the community
- Public health and physical activity
Our M.S. in Human Performance program will prepare you to address the physical needs of your community by addressing lifestyle habits. By exploring the patterns and activities of various target populations, you can assess techniques and create solutions to promote health and wellness. Our professors will come alongside you to provide mentorship and spiritual insights for school and life – at Liberty, your success is our calling.
Career Options for Human Performance Master’s Degree Graduates
- Commercial, corporate, or university fitness trainer
- Human performance specialist
- Medical fitness specialist
- Wellness coach
Study Online
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:
- Our online programs are backed by our brick-and-mortar campus – ranked among Niche.com’s Top 5 College Campuses in America – and that commitment to excellence extends to our online students as well. Earning your online human performance 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 will take 2 consecutive weeklong on-campus labs. This opportunity gives you the ability to connect with like-minded individuals and establish rapport with peers and professors.
- You can complete your master’s degree in human performance – fitness and wellness online in as little as 1.5 years.
Military Benefits
Liberty University is dedicated to providing world-class educational experiences to military students 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 with intensives or residential
Transfer Credits
Transfer in up to 50% of the degree total
Next Start Date
Varies
Accreditation
Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC