MS in Human Performance – Nutrition Help Others Lead Healthier Lifestyles with Nutrition
Help People Achieve Their Fitness Goals with an Online Master’s Degree in Sports Nutrition
Are you passionate about health and wellness? Do you want to help athletes feel and play their best? If so, a career in sports nutrition may be right for you! Conferring Liberty’s online Master of Science (MS) in Human Performance – Nutrition is a great option for students who want to receive advanced training in exercise science and sports performance.
This program can help further your knowledge in the areas of exercise physiology, biomechanics, sports nutrition, statistics, and research methods. Upon graduation, you could go on to develop effective nutritional plans for athletes and other client populations.
Partner with us and learn how to help people lead healthier lifestyles.
*Some exclusions apply. Please refer to our exclusions page for more information.
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Why Choose Liberty University’s Nutrition Degree?
At Liberty, we’re committed to Training Champions for Christ. In keeping with this mission, we’ve designed a cutting-edge program that can help equip you for the real world. Earn your degree at Liberty and develop the tools you need to pursue your career goals.
Choosing Liberty means choosing…
Flexibility | Most of the classes in this program are offered 100% online and have no set login times. You can complete your coursework whenever and wherever it’s most convenient for you – even from the comfort of your home!
Dedicated Faculty | In this program, you’ll study under professors who have years of experience in the field of exercise science. Our faculty are eager to share their expertise with you and help you gain vital, marketable skills.
Hands-On Training | As part of this sports nutrition master’s program online, you’ll complete 2 residential intensives. These intensives will give you the opportunity to visit our beautiful campus in Lynchburg, Virginia, where you can gain hands-on experience in our state-of-the-art human performance labs. You’ll also have the opportunity to connect in person with other students and faculty and expand your professional network while visiting campus.
What Will You Study in Our Online Master’s Degree Program in Sports Nutrition?
Explore how to help athletes train effectively and avoid injuries, particularly through the use of personalized nutrition plans.
In this program, you’ll analyze the human body’s responses to exercise and training. You’ll also study the physiological factors that determine anaerobic and endurance performance in athletes. With this knowledge, you can prepare to equip amateur, collegiate, or professional athletes to play their best.
Learn how to use high-accuracy tools and statistical models to analyze and interpret training data. At Liberty, you’ll gain hands-on experience developing nutritional plans that promote rehabilitation and higher performance. Whether you want to work with athletes or help the general public pursue healthier lifestyles, our MS in Human Performance – Nutrition can help.
The nutrition specialization explores basic principles of nutrition as well as how to prevent foodborne illness. You can also learn how to treat chronic disease using nutritional therapy. By learning about the development and treatment of diabetes and eating disorders, you can help people overcome health challenges and work toward a brighter future.
At the end of the program, you will complete either a thesis or an internship, allowing you to demonstrate your academic expertise or gain marketable, on-the-job experience.
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Tuition & Aid
At Liberty University, a private Christian education is less expensive than you think. Over the last 10 years, Liberty University’s Online Program has only raised its standard tuition costs by less than 5% – and most of our online tuition rates rank in the top 35% for affordability for 2025 when compared to our leading online competitors.
| Graduate Full Time | $580/Credit |
|---|---|
| Graduate Part Time | $645/Credit |
| Military Graduate | $290/Credit |
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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Military
Liberty University is dedicated to providing world-class educational experiences to military students across the globe.
Who May Qualify?
- Active Duty
- Reserve/National Guard
- Veterans/Retirees
- Spouses of Service Members and Veterans/Retirees
- Current Department of Defense Employees
Available 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)
*Not applicable to certificates.
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.
