Master of Science in Exercise Science and Wellness
Overview
Demonstrate Your Expertise and Advance Your Career with Liberty’s Exercise Science and Wellness Degree
Whether you are seeking to prepare for doctoral studies, take the next step in your current profession, or become more equipped for your dream job, Liberty can help! Our Master of Science (MS) in Exercise Science and Wellness is designed with your success in mind.
Your master’s degree should offer more than classroom lectures and midterm essays. At Liberty, we want to challenge you so you can walk away confident as you pursue your next goal. Your college experience can be greatly enhanced by our teaching and research laboratories, where your knowledge can come to life. Study hands-on with the latest industry equipment so you can develop practical skills.
Wherever you want your degree to take you, we want to be a part of the journey. Our expert faculty can come alongside you, mentoring and praying with you throughout your studies. To fulfill our mission of Training Champions for Christ, we seek to provide an education that is rooted in industry best practices and Christian integrity. Stand out as a leader in your industry with a degree in exercise science from Liberty.
Credit Hours
View CoursesNext start date: Aug 18, 2025
Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC
Highlights of Our MS in Exercise Science and Wellness Degree
Expand Your Professional Network
When you join Liberty’s Eta Sigma Gamma chapter, you gain access to valuable career and professional development opportunities. This honor society can connect you with like-minded peers and mentors who share your passion for public health and wellness.
Discover Innovative Learning Spaces
You can explore more than 20 teaching and research labs designed to enhance your hands-on learning. From the Health Promotion Lab to the Standardized Patient Center, each space is crafted to support interactive training and real-world skill development.
Real-World Experience and Practice
Your practical exams will be acted out in a realistic clinical learning environment that simulates real-world conditions. One of our classrooms even has an AstroTurf floor to better simulate on-field evaluations!
Study Under Accomplished Faculty
Your professors bring a wealth of experience from academia, industry, and government sectors. With doctoral degrees from prestigious institutions across the country, they’re ready to guide you with insight and mentorship.
Career Potential
Potential Career Opportunities for Exercise Science and Wellness Graduates
Liberty University’s Master of Science in Exercise Science and Wellness can help prepare you to pursue the following occupations:
- Clinical exercise physiologist
- Corporate, university, commercial, or resort fitness trainer
- Exercise physiologist
- Health care specialist
- Human performance specialist
- Nutrition and exercise specialist
- Sports physiologist
- Sports scientist
- Strength and conditioning coach
- Wellness coach
Courses
What Will You Study in Our Master’s in Exercise Science and Wellness Degree?
At Liberty, you can work to gain more knowledge in your field with a master’s degree in exercise science and wellness. Our program focuses on both theoretical studies and practical skills that are often vital to exercise science professionals. From developing an understanding of research methods in the field to working hands-on in our fitness labs with physical fitness assessments, you can walk away with training to continue your career journey.
Students in our exercise physiology master’s degree program explore how to summarize, analyze, and interpret data using industry-standard statistical methods. Study how to apply data analysis skills and research methods to create exercise prescriptions for clients with all types of health and fitness needs. Our Functional Assessment Laboratory is equipped with functional assessment, strength training, and agility equipment for you to receive hands-on training.
Featured Exercise Science and Wellness Courses
EXSC 510 – Advanced Exercise Physiology
EXSC 520 – Statistical Analysis in Exercise Science
EXSC 525 – Research Methods in Exercise Science
EXSC 660 – Fitness Assessment and Programming
Degree Information
- Explore further with the Course Catalog.
- This program falls under our School of Health Sciences.
BENEFITS
Why Choose Liberty’s Exercise Science and Wellness Master’s Degree?
Pursue a Rigorous and Supportive Education
At Liberty, we understand that graduate work should be both challenging and rewarding. Our master’s in exercise physiology degree is designed to help equip you with the knowledge and skills to enter the competitive field of exercise science, all while being supported every step of the way.
Professors Who Invest in You
You won’t just be another student in a classroom. Our professors hold terminal degrees in their areas of expertise. They are passionate about mentoring you, praying for you, and helping you grow personally and professionally as you pursue your degree in exercise science and wellness.
Train with Industry-Standard Equipment
You’ll have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience using over 20 research and teaching labs, including the Human Performance Lab, Functional Assessment Lab, and Standardized Patient Center. Our Human Performance Laboratory and Biomechanics & Motion Analysis Lab offer over 8,000 square feet of workspace with state-of-the-art industry equipment designed to help prepare you for real-world careers.
Practice in Realistic Clinical Environments
As part of your training, you’ll work in specialized labs like the Functional Assessment Laboratory and Athletic Training Lab, building vital skills in strength training, agility, and clinical care. You’ll even practice clinical evaluations on an AstroTurf floor to simulate real-world, on-field conditions, helping you transition into your professional role.
Tuition & Aid
How Much Does it Cost to Attend Liberty On Campus?
Knowing up-front what you’re paying for and why can go a long way toward making you feel comfortable about your investment. This overview of major college costs can give you an idea of what’s coming so you can create an accurate budget from the start.
All Tuition & Aid
| Per Credit Hour | $560 |
#4 Best College Campus in America
At Liberty, you’ll find an affordable, high-quality education designed to help equip students like you for the real world. Our commitment to excellence has earned us recognition as the #4 Best College Campus in America by Niche.com.
Earning your degree from a nonprofit university with state-of-the-art resources like ours can help set you apart from your peers.
Specializations
Master of Science in Exercise Science and Wellness Specializations
Our Master’s in Exercise Science and Wellness offers specializations designed to help you align your degree with your professional goals. Each area of study focuses on developing advanced skills and knowledge that can help prepare you for leadership roles in fitness, wellness, and human performance.
Specializations
Fitness and Performance
Nutrition and Wellness
Admissions
How Do You Become a MS in Exercise Science and Wellness Student?
Every application is reviewed on a case-by-case basis, and all applicants must submit the following documents and meet the minimum requirements for admission:
- Admission application
- Official transcripts showing a regionally or nationally accredited bachelor’s degree with at least a 3.0 GPA for admission in good standing
- Self-certification form (for students who are in the final term of their bachelor’s degree)
- Current Liberty undergraduate students seeking preliminary acceptance into a graduate program must complete a degree completion application through their ASIST account
Additional Information
Students without the following coursework on their undergraduate transcript will be required to complete the following classes upon admission to the program:
- Undergraduate physiology or exercise physiology for EXSC 510: Advanced Exercise Physiology
- Undergraduate biomechanics or physics (or a similar course) for EXSC 550: Advanced Biomechanical Analysis
- Undergraduate statistics or tests and measurements (or similar course) for EXSC 520: Statistical Analysis in Exercise Science
Students also have the option of completing EXSC 505 if they have not completed the required prerequisite courses
- EXSC 505 can serve as an “either/or” prerequisite requirement for EXSC 510, 520, and 550
- EXSC 505 will count as an elective class on the MS in Exercise Science and Wellness DCP
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