M.S. in Exercise Science & Wellness – Fitness and Performance

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Dedicated Faculty

Learn from our experienced & intentional professors

Transfer Credits

Transfer up to 50% of degree total to Liberty

Hands-On Experience

Gain coursework & lab experience to prepare you for what's next

Accreditation

Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC

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Residential Exercise Science & Wellness – Fitness and Performance Program

Enhance your current or future career with an M.S. in Exercise Science & Wellness – Fitness and Performance from Liberty University. Study physiological and biomechanical aspects that are involved in strength training and conditioning. And prepare for a career as a strength and conditioning coach and/or sports performance specialist at the high school, collegiate, or professional sports level as well as in the private industry.

Learn from professors who are highly skilled in their disciplines, and who are grounded in their Christian faith. Residential students have access to the Human Performance Laboratory and the Human Motional Analysis Laboratory, as well as the Functional Movement Laboratories. All of the equipment in these labs is available to students in this program, including:

Velotron and Monark Cycle Ergometers
CAT Altitude Chamber
Vicon 3-D imaging system with 10 high-speed cameras

True One 2400 Metabolic Measurement systems
Biodex SD Balance Systems,
Hologic DEXA

Academic Information for the M.S. in Exercise Science & Wellness – Fitness and Performance

Credit Hours

33 credit hours

Program of Study

Exercise Science (M.S.) – Fitness and Performance

Admission Requirements

Find M.S. in Exercise Science & Wellness – Fitness and Performance admission requirements.

Fitness and Performance Courses You Could Take

Advanced Strength and Development (EXSC 540)
Advanced Speed and Conditioning (EXSC 541)
Advanced Recovery and Conditioning (EXSC 542)
Advanced Biomechanical Analysis (EXSC 550)
Performance Nutrition for the Physically Active (HLTH 645)

Career Opportunities for the M.S. in Exercise Science & Wellness – Fitness and Performance

Strength and Conditioning coach
Sports Scientist
Human Performance Specialist

Sports Equipment and Apparel Rep for Athletic Equipment or Apparel Companies
Fitness Trainer
Personal Trainer