Master of Science (M.S.) in 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!
The opportunity to introduce individuals to a lasting, healthy lifestyle inspires you. It inspires us too. Because of this, we have designed a graduate degree program to give you the tools and skills needed to better the lives of others. Through our online master’s of exercise science and Wellness – Fitness and Performance degree, we can give you the knowledge and skills to help others. The realization of the need for fitness and wellness has become more relevant than ever before. With your master’s in exercise science, you will be able to direct others towards a happier, healthier lifestyle.
Liberty University’s Master of Science in Exercise Science and Wellness – Fitness and Performance prepares you to develop athletes at the high school, collegiate, and professional levels. You can also work as a performance specialist in commercial sports performance centers. You will enhance your knowledge in biomechanical analysis and 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 will help you integrate a biblical worldview into your professional work. You will be able to help individuals live overall more meaningful lives.
What Will You Learn in Our M.S. in Excercise Science – Fitness and Performance Degree?
- Strength development
- Conditioning and recovery
- Biomechanical analysis
- Performance nutrition
You want to further your education, but you have responsibilities — our flexible structure allows you to complete schoolwork without sacrificing time with the people most important to you. You will learn many useful skills such as creating fitness plans tailored to each individual you work with, understanding the connection between mental and physical health, and developing fitness and health programs for individuals with disabilities.
You may also be interested in exploring our master’s degree in sports management, public health, or biomedical sciences.
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:
- We are recognized by multiple institutions for our academic quality, affordability, and accessibility. Our commitment to excellence also helped us rank in the top 10% of Niche.com’s best online schools in America. Earning your online degree from a nonprofit university with this kind of recognition can help set you apart from others in your field.
- The majority of tuition for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs has not increased in 9 years. While many other online colleges have raised tuition, Liberty has been able to keep costs low as a nonprofit university.
- You can complete your Masters in Fitness and Performance online in as little as 1.5 years.
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 – $275 per credit hour for graduate courses
- Additional discount for veterans who serve in a civilian capacity as a First Responder (less than $625 per course)
- 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)
Credit Hours
Transfer Credits
Transfer in up to 50% of the degree total
Next Start Date
Oct 21, 2024
Accreditation
Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC
600+ Online Degrees
With over 600 online degrees, we have something that will accommodate your dreams and calling.
Ranked in the top 10% of Niche.com’s 2024 best online schools in America
Recognized by multiple institutions for academic quality, affordability, and accessibility.
No tuition increase for 9 years
We want to help you pursue your goals – so while tuition rates at most universities have continued to increase over the years, the majority of our rates haven’t.
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Hear from our Graduates
“The best part of my LU experience has been my growing faith formation through my developing educational understanding, as an aspiring school administrator.”
Megan Schultz, EdD School Administration & Supervision
“Liberty offers an affordable, Christ-centered education, honoring the foundations of our country. I have learned how to apply a Biblical worldview to my work in public policy while adequately knowing history and the founding documents of United States.”
Morgan Schlesselman, Master’s in Public Policy
“There have been so many highly qualified professors who have sown generously into my academic endeavors at Liberty that encouraged me when I felt like giving up.”
James, Master of Divinity