MS in Human Performance – Fitness and Wellness
Expand Your Ability to Help Others Reach Their Physical Limits with a Master’s in Human Performance
Are you passionate about fitness? Do you want to help others stay or become fit regardless of their current physical state or disability? By earning Liberty University’s Master of Science (MS) in Human Performance – Fitness and Wellness, you can enhance your career opportunities in the health, wellness, and human performance fields while enhancing other’s lives as you help them lead a richer, fitter life. You have the opportunity to complete this master’s degree in a traditional 2-year format or a 1-year accelerated format. Our course material is based on concepts from the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) and the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA).
Throughout this degree, you can increase your understanding of exercise science by taking advanced exercise physiology and biomechanical analysis classes. You can learn to help athletes be their best and overcome disabilities and other physical limitations. Additionally, you can learn how to work with patients, clients, and your community to address individuals’ health and wellness needs. By working one-on-one with professors and experts in the field, you can study how to accurately assess your client’s health through tests and consultation and then prescribe a proper exercise routine.
As one of the largest Christian universities in the nation, we have sports facilities and other resources that can help prepare you for a career directly upon graduating. You can promote a healthy Christian lifestyle and make positive changes that can greatly enhance others’ lives.
Credit Hours
View CoursesNext start date: Aug 18, 2025
Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC
Highlights
Highlights of Our MS in Human Performance – Fitness and Wellness Degree
State-of-the-Art Performance Labs
Utilize our Human Performance Laboratory and Center for the Analysis of Human Movement Laboratory. Each provides over 5,000 and 3,500 square feet, respectively, of workspace with state-of-the-art equipment.
Access Cutting-Edge Assessment Tools
In addition, you will have access to the Functional Assessment Laboratory, which is outfitted with a variety of functional assessment, strength training, and agility equipment housed within an additional 2,000 square feet area.
Where Classroom Meets Hands-On Learning
We also have an Athletic Training Lab, which serves as a classroom and laboratory for clinical and didactical instruction related to learning athletic training competencies and skills.
Realistic Patient Interactions
In our Standardized Patient Center, practice your clinical skills and receive feedback from faculty in our athletic training work-study program prior to taking your practical.
Career Potential
What Can You Do with an MS in Human Performance – Fitness and Wellness?
Liberty University’s Master of Science in Human Performance with a specialization in Fitness and Wellness can help prepare you for the following occupations:
- Corporate, university, commercial, and resort fitness trainer
- Human performance specialist
- Strength and conditioning coach
- Wellness coach
#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.
Courses
What Will You Study in Our Master of Science in Human Performance – Fitness and Wellness?
Throughout your time in the classroom and in labs, you can have opportunities for hands-on training that will develop your knowledge of all aspects of human performance, including public health. This graduate program can prepare you to work with athletes and casual exercisers and develop fitness and wellness plans for those with physical disabilities.
Throughout this degree, you can also learn the latest methods for assessing the health of a patient or client and setting objectives and goals. Whether to improve cardiorespiratory fitness, muscular fitness, body weight, body composition, or flexibility, you can learn how to develop an accurate exercise prescription based on tests conducted and consultation with your client.
We invite you to look at our featured courses for a preview of our life-changing human performance – fitness and wellness degree.
Featured MS in Human Performance – Fitness and Wellness Courses
EXSC 633 – Exercise and Physical Activity for People with Disabilities
EXSC 640 – Public Health and Physical Activity
EXSC 650 – Promoting Physical Activity in the Community
EXSC 660 – Fitness Assessment and Programming
Degree Information
- This program falls under the School of Health Sciences
- View the Degree Completion Plan
- Check out our course catalog
- Transfer in up to 50% of the degree total
BENEFITS
Why Choose Liberty’s Master of Science in Human Performance – Fitness and Wellness Degree?
Train with Cutting-Edge Equipment
At Liberty, you’ll have access to state-of-the-art technology used by professionals in the field of exercise science. Throughout your degree, you can train in our Human Performance Lab, Functional Assessment Lab, and Standardized Patient Center – spaces designed to mirror real-world athletic and clinical environments. You’ll use the latest equipment for functional assessment, strength testing, and agility training to help you develop skills that are both practical and in demand.
Learn Through Realistic Simulations
Your hands-on training will take place in facilities built to reflect real-world scenarios. For example, one of your classrooms features an Astroturf floor, allowing you to simulate on-field athletic evaluations. During practical exams and clinical exercises, you’ll be immersed in settings that feel like the environments you may one day work in, helping you build confidence and familiarity with field conditions.
Strengthen Your Résumé with Meaningful Experience
The tools and techniques you master in this program can be a valuable asset for your résumé and career readiness. You won’t just study theory; you can gain practical experience that can set you apart in the job market. Whether you’re leading a training session or conducting assessments, your time in Liberty’s high-tech labs can help prepare you to make a strong impression in the fitness and wellness industry.
Study at a University That Prioritizes Your Growth
Liberty University is known for combining academic excellence with a commitment to Christian values. As a student here, you’ll benefit from faculty mentorship, a supportive campus community, and flexible course formats designed for working adults. You’ll be challenged to grow professionally, personally, and spiritually as you pursue your calling in human performance and wellness.
Admissions
How Do You Become an MS in Human Performance – Fitness 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
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