Master’s in Strength and Conditioning Online Degree Sweat, Smiles, and Scholarly Squats
35
Credit Hours
Online* with required intensives
Transfer in up to 50% of the degree total
Help Athletes Achieve Their Goals with a Master’s in Strength and Conditioning Online Degree
Liberty University’s online Master of Science (MS) in Human Performance – Strength Training and Conditioning is a great option for students who are passionate about health and wellness and want to dive into the field of athletic performance. If you are seeking a career in exercise science, our online strength training program is an excellent next step to take in your academic journey.
This degree can help further your knowledge in the core areas of exercise physiology, biomechanics, sports nutrition, statistics, and research methods. You can explore how to help people of all ages live healthier lifestyles and develop exercise regimens that fit their unique needs.
If you’re interested in training athletes, our strength and conditioning concentration provides a detailed look at strength development and recovery in the context of sports performance. Partner with us and earn a degree that can help you take your career to the next level.
*Some exclusions apply. Please refer to our exclusions page for more information.
Why Choose Liberty’s Online Master’s in Strength and Conditioning Degree Program?
We’re committed to offering an education that helps prepare you for the real world. Whether you’re looking to become a certified strength and conditioning specialist, switch career paths, or pursue a terminal degree, our human performance degree can help you pursue your goals. In this program, you can learn from experienced professionals who are passionate about helping you excel in the field of strength training, exercise, and sports performance. Our faculty can give you a deeper understanding of how to promote health and wellness in a variety of client populations.
By working in the field of human performance, you can help other people develop healthy habits that last a lifetime. Our cutting-edge curriculum is designed to build on your skills and knowledge so you can pursue top-level exercise science jobs. You can learn how to help athletes develop speed, agility, endurance, and strength as well as overcome injuries and fatigue. you can also explore general exercise science techniques that can be applied to all people who want to improve their health, regardless of whether or not they play sports.
As part of this strength and conditioning degree online, you will complete 2 residential intensives that will give you the opportunity to visit our beautiful campus in Lynchburg, Virginia. During these intensives, you can gain valuable hands-on experience in our state-of-the-art human performance labs. You can also be able to connect in person with other exercise science students and faculty and expand your professional network. The rest of your classes will be online, allowing you to complete your courses whenever and wherever it’s most convenient for you.
What Will You Study in Our Online Strength and Conditioning Master’s Program?
In this strength and conditioning program, you can explore a scientific approach to fitness and learn about the short- and long-term effects of exercise on the human body and learn how to promote fitness, wellness, and physical recovery in people of all ages. With this knowledge, you can help prevent and treat injuries as well as provide others with the tools they need to avoid health problems and thrive.
Liberty’s strength and conditioning online program provides a mix of foundational exercise science courses and a specialization in advanced athletic training techniques. You can dive into a variety of topics, including how to analyze different forms of exercise from a biological and physiological perspective, how to use high-accuracy tools and statistical models to interpret relevant data, and how to meet the unique needs of individual clients.
You can also learn how to develop training regimens and nutritional plans that promote rehabilitation, wellness, and physical performance. Before graduating, you can either research and write a final thesis project to demonstrate your academic expertise or complete an internship to gain practical, hands-on experience in a professional environment.
The strength training and conditioning concentration focuses specifically on how to train athletes. You can learn how to implement the Movement, Overspeed, Resistance, and Reaction (M.O.R.R.) training system, a world-renowned program that has been used to develop some of the world’s highest-performing athletes. That way, you can help athletes improve their speed and strength, recover faster from injuries, and enjoy long-lasting careers. From resistance training and motor learning to conditioning and recovery, you can explore the essentials of sports training.
Potential Career Opportunities
- Athletic trainer
- Exercise physiologist
- Fitness trainer
- Health promotion specialist
- Sports scientist
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Degree Information
- This program falls under Liberty’s School of Health Sciences.
- View the online Graduate Health Sciences Course Guides (login required).
- This program contains a mix of online courses and 2 residential intensives.
- You will complete either a thesis or an internship.
Degree Completion Plan
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Tuition & Aid
Your success is our success, which is why we are committed to providing quality academics at an affordable tuition rate. While other colleges are increasing their tuition, we have frozen tuition rates for the majority of our undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs for the past 9 years – and counting.
Graduate Full Time | $565/Credit |
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Graduate Part Time | $615/Credit |
Military Graduate | $275/Credit |
Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Admission Information for Liberty’s Online Strength and Conditioning Degree Program
Admission Requirements
- Apply online or over the phone with an admissions counselor by calling (800) 424-9596.
- A non-refundable, non-transferable $50 application fee will be posted on the current application upon enrollment (waived for qualifying service members, veterans, and military spouses – documentation verifying military status is required).
- Send official college transcripts (mailed as sealed, unopened copies or sent via a direct electronic transcript system). A regionally or nationally accredited bachelor’s degree with at least a 3.0 GPA is required for admission in good standing. Applicants who have earned a master’s degree or at least 12 graduate credits from an accredited institution will be assessed on the basis of the master’s-level degree work.
- Unofficial transcripts can be used for acceptance purposes with the submission of a Transcript Request Form.
- Applicants whose native language is other than English must submit official scores for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or an approved alternative assessment. For information on alternative assessments or TOEFL waivers, please call Admissions or view the official International Admissions policy.
Preliminary Acceptance
If you are sending in a preliminary transcript for acceptance, you must:
- Be in your final term and planning to start your master’s degree after the last day of class for your bachelor’s degree.
- Complete a Bachelor’s Self-Certification Form confirming your completion date. You may download the form from the Forms and Downloads page or contact an admissions counselor to submit the form on your behalf.
- Submit an official/unofficial transcript to confirm that you are in your final term. The preliminary transcript must show a minimum of 105 completed credit hours.
- If you are a current Liberty University student completing your undergraduate degree, you will need to submit a Degree/Certificate Completion Application.
- Send in an additional, final official transcript with a conferral date on it by the end of your first semester of enrollment in the new master’s degree.
Dual Enrollment
Please see the Online Dual Enrollment page for information about starting graduate courses while finishing your bachelor’s degree.
Transcript Policies
Unofficial College Transcript Policy
Unofficial transcripts combined with a Transcript Request Form can be used for admission. Official transcripts are required within 60 days of the admissions decision or before non-attendance drops for the first set of matriculated classes, whichever comes first, and will prevent enrollment into future terms until all official transcripts have been received.
Before sending unofficial college transcripts, please make sure they include the following:
- Your previous school’s name or logo printed on the document
- Cumulative GPA
- A list of completed courses and earned credit broken down by semester
- Degree and date conferred (if applicable)
Official College Transcript Policy
An acceptable official college transcript is one that has been issued directly from the institution and is in a sealed envelope. If you have one in your possession, it must meet the same requirements. If your previous institution offers electronic official transcript processing, they can send the document directly to luoverify@liberty.edu.
If the student uses unofficial transcripts with a Transcript Request Form to gain acceptance, all official transcripts must be received within 60 days of the admissions decision or before non-attendance drops for the first set of matriculated classes, whichever comes first. Failure to send all official transcripts within the 60-day period will prevent enrollment into future terms until all official transcripts have been received.
Admissions Office Contact Information
Liberty University Online Admissions Verification
1971 University Blvd.
Lynchburg, VA 24515
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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 – $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)
*Not applicable to certificates.
Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does it take to get a master’s degree in strength and conditioning?
You can complete Liberty’s master’s in strength training and conditioning in just 35 credit hours. We offer the flexibility you need to further your education without putting your life on hold.
What is Liberty’s M.O.R.R. System
The Movement, Overspeed, Resistance, and Reaction (M.O.R.R.) training system was developed by Liberty University alumnus Chip Smith, who is considered the “Godfather of Sports Performance Training.” By learning how this system works, you can equip athletes to reach their full potential.
This system has been used by:
- Over 1,500 NFL players
- 30 NFL 1st-round draft picks
- Hundreds of US High School Army and Under Armour® All-Americans
- Hundreds of MLB, NBA, ATP, PGA, LPGA, MSL, FIFA, and Olympic stars
- Over 50 NFL Pro Bowl players
- 4 Heisman Trophy winners
- 50 NCAA All-Americans
- 41 Olympic medalists, including 21 gold medalists from the 2008 and 2012 Summer Olympic Games in over a dozen sports
Is Liberty University accredited?
Liberty University is regionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).
Can you network well with others in an online program?
You can have the opportunity to network with leaders and experts in exercise science from across the country.
What resources will be available to you as a Liberty student?
As a Liberty student, you can access a wealth of resources through our top-notch research portal.
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