Master of Science in Human Performance – Fitness and Wellness

What Will You Study 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 can help 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 are available to provide mentorship and spiritual insights throughout the course. Your success in class and life is our calling!

Potential Career Opportunities for Human Performance Master’s Degree Graduates

• 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:

• Our online programs are backed by our brick-and-mortar campus – ranked as Niche.com’s #2 Best College Campus in America for 2026 – and that commitment to excellence extends to our online students as well. 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.
• Most of our online tuition rates rank in the top 35% for affordability for 2025 when compared to our leading online competitors. As a nonprofit university, Liberty continues to strive to keep costs low for our students!
• Liberty University is regionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).

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 – $290 per credit hour for graduate courses
• Additional discount for veterans who serve in a civilian capacity as a First Responder
• 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)