Master of Science (M.S.) in Exercise Science and Wellness – Nutrition and Wellness
Gain the Advanced Training You Need to Improve Lives with Our Nutrition and Wellness Master’s Degree
Do you want a rewarding career inspiring people to live healthier and happier lives? Liberty’s M.S. in Exercise Science and Wellness – Nutrition and Wellness can give you the training and knowledge you need. This program is designed to prepare you for health and wellness careers in commercial, university, hospital, military, and even ministry settings. You can learn how to promote healthy living and eating habits to increase the overall physical health of your family, friends, community, and clients.With our M.S. in Exercise Science and Wellness, you can reach your potential with hands-on experience and courses taught by industry-leading professionals. We tailor our exercise science and wellness degrees to working professionals. Since you may be busy working or supporting a family, we offer online courses and Monday-only night classes in order to make our degrees as flexible as possible.
Pursue Your Degree with Confidence
- Our Master of Science in Exercise Science – Nutrition and Wellness 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 your master’s program.
- NSCA-Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) certifications can be taken during your program to help you work as a high school or collegiate athletic coach in the field of strength and conditioning.
What Will You Learn?
- Nutrition and the aging process with an emphasis on the interactions of physiological stages and lifestyle choices
- Societal, familial, and psychological influences on eating behaviors, their contribution to the development of type 2 diabetes, eating disorders such as anorexia and bulimia, and a review of treatment options
- Techniques used to measure physical activity, the effects of physical activity on health, and strategies for physical activity promotion
- The relationship of genetics, chronic disease, and the role of medical nutritional therapy in overall health
- The techniques, theories, and strategies for physical activity promotion
Career Opportunities for Graduates of Our Exercise Science – Nutrition and Wellness Bachelor’s Program
- Corporate, university, commercial, or resort fitness trainer
- Exercise physiologist
- Health care specialist
- Medical fitness specialist
- Nutrition and exercise specialist
- Sports physiologist
- Wellness coach
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 Graduate Degrees
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
