MS – Human Performance: Strength Training & Conditioning
Achieve Physical Excellence with Our Master’s in Human Performance: Strength Training and Conditioning
Are you passionate about fitness? Do you love motivating others to achieve their goals? If this is you, pursuing Liberty University’s Master of Science (MS) in Human Performance – Strength Training and Conditioning degree is your next step toward higher education and a more satisfying career. Our master’s degree provides you with the knowledge and experience to start your journey in this career field, whether you’re just starting or looking for career advancement.
Obtaining your master’s in strength training and conditioning opens up many career opportunities and advancement. You can pursue positions like exercise physiologist, human performance specialist, sports scientist, or strength and conditioning coach. Once you’ve received this degree, you can become prepared to help others pursue physical excellence.
So what are you waiting for? You’re excited about the human performance field, and you love helping others achieve their goals. People need someone like you who is passionate about helping them with their physical achievements.
Credit Hours
View CoursesNext start date: Aug 18, 2025
Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC
Highlights
Highlights of Our MS in Human Performance – Strength Training and Conditioning Degree
Cutting-Edge Human Performance Labs
Utilize our Human Performance Laboratory and Center for the Analysis of Human Movement Laboratory, which provides over 8,000 square feet of workspace with state-of-the-art equipment.
Train, Test, and Analyze
You will have access to our 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.
Hands-On Athletic Training
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.
Practice Clinical Skills with Feedback
In our Standardized Patient Center, you can practice your clinical skills and receive feedback from faculty in our athletic training work-study program prior to taking your practical exams.
Career Potential
What Can You Do with a BS in Human Performance – Strength Training and Conditioning?
Liberty University’s Master of Science in Human Performance with a specialization in Strength Training and Conditioning can help prepare you for the following occupations:
- Exercise physiologist
- Human performance specialist
- Sports scientist
- Strength and conditioning 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 MS in Human Performance – Strength Training and Conditioning Degree?
When you pursue our human performance degree, you’ll receive advanced training that can help you in the field of health and wellness. From the curriculum and hands-on lab experience to the research work with your thesis, you can become prepared to pursue your goals after graduation. Throughout this degree, you can study health, wellness, and exercise science basics. Your courses will explore topics like exercise physiology, statistical analysis, research methods in exercise science, biomechanical analysis, and performance nutrition for the physically active.
If you choose to pursue our concentration in strength training and conditioning, you’ll take courses that explore areas of study like:
- Conditioning and Recovery
- Motor Learning and Performance
- Speed and Agility
- Strength Development
Featured Strength Training and Conditioning Courses
EXSC 540 – Advanced Strength Development
EXSC 541 – Advanced Speed and Agility
EXSC 542 – Advanced Conditioning and Recovery
EXSC 545 – Motor Learning and Performance
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 MS in Human Performance – Strength Training and Conditioning Degree?
Advance Your Career with Purpose
Pursuing a degree in human performance can open the door to exciting roles in health, wellness, exercise science, and athletic training. At Liberty, we take your goals seriously and help equip you with a program that combines academic excellence, practical training, and a Christ-centered approach to education. You can receive a strong foundation in strength training and conditioning that helps prepare you to make a meaningful impact in the field.
Learn from Experienced Faculty
One of the greatest strengths of Liberty’s program is our faculty. Your professors are highly trained professionals with both academic credentials and real-world experience in areas like exercise science, athletic training, and human performance. More than just instructors, they serve as mentors who are dedicated to guiding you, supporting you, and helping you reach your personal and professional goals.
Train with Industry-Standard Technology
As a student in this program, you’ll work in Liberty’s state-of-the-art labs designed to replicate real-world environments. These include the Human Performance Lab, Functional Assessment Lab, and Athletic Training Lab, each equipped with the tools and technology you’ll encounter in the field. You’ll also have the opportunity to develop and refine your clinical skills in our Standardized Patient Center, giving you confidence before you graduate.
Experience Hands-On Learning Before Graduation
At Liberty, we believe that hands-on experience is essential to your success. That’s why our program emphasizes applied learning through practical lab work and simulated clinical scenarios. Whether you’re analyzing athletic performance or creating exercise prescriptions, you can graduate with the experience, skills, and professionalism to stand out in the strength and conditioning industry.
Admissions
How Do You Become a MS in Human Performance – Strength Training and Conditioning Degree 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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