M.S. in Exercise Science and Wellness – Fitness

What Will You Study in Our M.S. in Excercise Science – Fitness and Performance Degree?

• Strength development
• Conditioning and recovery
• Biomechanical analysis
• Performance nutrition

You want to further your education, but you have responsibilities — our flexible structure allows you to complete schoolwork without sacrificing time with the people most important to you. You will learn many useful skills such as creating fitness plans tailored to each individual you work with, understanding the connection between mental and physical health, and developing fitness and health programs for individuals with disabilities.

You may also be interested in exploring our master’s degree in sports management, public health, or biomedical sciences.

Potential Careers for M.S. in Exercise Science and Wellness – Fitness and Performance Graduates

• Human performance specialist
• Healthcare specialist
• Nutrition and exercise specialist
• Wellness coaches

Benefits of Pursuing Your M.S. in Exercise Science and Wellness with Liberty University

As a leader in distance education since 1985, we understand what it takes to create a flexible and affordable education for busy people. Since we have been investing in distance and online learning for decades, our experience has taught us how to streamline our degree options so you can focus on what really matters to you. While many schools offer online degrees, we believe Liberty stands out.

Here’s what sets us apart:

• Our online programs are backed by our brick-and-mortar campus – ranked among Niche.com’s Top 5 College Campuses in America – and that commitment to excellence extends to our online students as well. Earning your degree from a nonprofit university with this kind of recognition can help set you apart from others in your field.

• The majority of tuition for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs has not increased in 9 years. While many other online colleges have raised tuition, Liberty has been able to keep costs low as a nonprofit university.

• You can complete your Masters in Fitness and Performance online in as little as 1.5 years.

Military Benefits

Service is important to us, so whether you’re currently serving in the Armed Forces, have served, or are married to someone who serves, we’re here to serve you. Liberty’s military benefits are available to:

• Active duty service members of the U.S. Armed Forces
• Reserve/National Guard
• Veterans/retirees
• Spouses of service members and veterans/retirees
• Current Department of Defense employees

We are proud to support you in your pursuit of a flexible and affordable online education by offering you the following 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)