Master of Science (M.S.) in Exercise Science and Wellness – Fitness and Performance
Train for Greatness with Our Master’s in Fitness and Performance Degree Program
Whether you are just entering the field of exercise science, or you want to take your current fitness career to the next level, Liberty’s Master’s in Exercise Science – Fitness and Performance will give you the training you need. With our degree, you can set yourself apart as a personal trainer who fosters excellence and integrity in yourself and others.
Our exercise science and wellness master’s degree is for students who want to take their passion further. On campus, you will have access to our state-of-the-art human performance, athletic training, and standardized patient center labs. You can use these resources to take your skills further while training under our professors who have years of educational, research, and field experience. Get ready to train the next generation of athletically motivated men and women with our fitness and performance exercise science degree.
Pursue Your Degree with Confidence
- Our Master of Science in Exercise Science and Wellness – Fitness and Performance degree is accredited by CAAHEP, the Commission for the Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs.
- You can earn your First Aid, CPR, and AED certifications through Liberty while pursuing the master’s program.
- NSCA-Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) certifications can be taken during your degree program to help you work as a high school or collegiate athletic coach in the field of strength and conditioning.
What Will You Learn?
- Exercise leadership, sports nutrition, and exercise prescription
- Foundations in musculoskeletal terminology, human anatomy and physiology, health kinesiology, strength training and condition, and biomechanics
- Training in sports injuries, human movement, group exercise, and physical education
Career Opportunities for Graduates of Our Exercise Science and Wellness – Fitness and Performance Degree
- Cardiopulmonary rehabilitation fitness specialist
- Exercise physiologist
- Fitness facility or wellness center owner/operator
- Personal trainer
Facilities and Resources Available to Students in Our Exercise Science and Wellness Degree Program
- Join Liberty’s Eta Sigma Gamma chapter to receive more career and professional growth opportunities.
- Explore over 20 teaching and research laboratories, including the Health Promotion Lab, Human Performance Lab, Functional Assessment Lab, Athletic Training Lab, and our Standardized Patient Center.
- Train with professional-level research equipment including a gene sequencer, tissue culture facility, fluorescent microscope, LICOR imager, and more!
- Our faculty are experienced in health sciences academia, the fitness industry, and government, holding doctoral degrees from leading institutions nationwide.
- Immerse yourself in engaging research projects where you could study algae biofuels, Alzheimer’s disease, cancer, DNA analysis, crayfish parasites, and more!
Admission Requirements for Master’s in Exercise Science and Wellness
Every application is reviewed on a case-by-case basis, and all applicants must submit the following documents and meet the minimum requirements for admission:
- Admission application
- Self-certification form (for students who are in the final term of their bachelor’s degree)
- Current Liberty undergraduate students seeking preliminary acceptance into a graduate program must complete a degree completion application through their ASIST account
- A regionally or nationally accredited bachelor’s degree with at least a 3.0 GPA for admission in good standing (a 2.5 to 2.99 GPA may grant admission on caution)
Undergraduate prerequisites, which can be taken after admission:
- Undergraduate physiology or exercise physiology for EXSC-510: Advanced Exercise Physiology
- Undergraduate biomechanics or physics (or a similar course) for EXSC-550: Advanced Biomechanical Analysis
- Undergraduate statistics or tests and measurements (or similar course) for EXSC-520: Statistical Analysis in Exercise Science
You also have the option of completing EXSC 505 if the required prerequisite courses have not been completed.
These rates are reflective of academic year 2024-2025. Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.
Credit Hours
Available On Campus
Class Type
Residential
Transfer Credits
Transfer in up to 50% of the degree total
Next Start Date
Aug 18, 2025
Accreditation
Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC
