Master of Science Exercise Science and Wellness: Fitness and Performance
Impact the World of Sports, Fitness, and Wellness with a Master’s Degree in Exercise Science and Wellness!
Does the opportunity to introduce individuals to a lasting, healthy lifestyle inspire you? It inspires us too. Because of this, we have designed a graduate degree program to teach the tools and skills to better the lives of others. Liberty University’s Master of Science in Exercise Science and Wellness – Fitness and Performance can help you prepare to develop athletes at the high school, collegiate, and professional levels. You could also work as a performance specialist in commercial sports performance centers. Regardless of your career goals, you can utilize this program as a means to enhance your knowledge in biomechanical analysis and learn to help the body recover from prolonged activity.
Hard work, courage, and integrity define our faith, so we don’t just equip students with a degree – we Train Champions for Christ who impact the world. Our degree program can help you integrate a biblical worldview into your professional work so you can show others how to live overall more meaningful lives.
What Will You Study in Our M.S. in Exercise Science – Fitness and Performance Degree?
- Strength development
- Conditioning and recovery
- Biomechanical analysis
- Performance nutrition
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Potential Careers for M.S. in Exercise Science and Wellness – Fitness and Performance Graduates
- Human performance specialist
- Healthcare specialist
- Nutrition and exercise specialist
- Wellness coaches
Benefits of Pursuing Your M.S. in Exercise Science and Wellness with Liberty University
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 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!
- Gain advanced knowledge in exercise physiology, performance training, and nutrition that can help you support athletes, clients, or organizations in reaching their fitness and wellness goals.
- Develop practical skills through coursework that emphasizes assessment, programming, and performance enhancement, preparing you to apply evidence-based strategies in diverse settings.
- Learn in a flexible, online format that integrates values-driven education, allowing you to strengthen both your expertise and your ethical approach to promoting health and performance.
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)
These rates are reflective of academic year 2025-2026. Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.
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Transfer Credits
Transfer in up to 50% of the degree total
Next Start Date
Sep 15, 2025
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With over 600 online degrees, we have something that will accommodate your dreams and calling.
Backed by a brick-and-mortar campus
Our residential campus ranked among Niche.com’s Top 5 College Campuses in America. That commitment to excellence extends to our online students as well.
Top 35% for Affordability
Most of our online tuition rates rank in the top 35% for affordability for 2025 when compared to our leading online competitors.
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