MS in Human Performance Degree – Fitness and Wellness Help People Learn the Benefits of Movement
35
Credit Hours
Online* with required intensives
Transfer in up to 50% of the degree total
Receive Advanced Training in Human Performance by Earning an Online Master’s in Health and Fitness – Human Performance
Do you have a passion for helping others reach their fitness goals? Maybe you’re currently a fitness coach in search of a career-enhancing credential, like a master’s in health and fitness. You can take part in educating and training people on better habits and promoting healthier communities using a health and wellness master’s degree from Liberty University.
Our online Master of Science in Human Performance — Fitness and Wellness can equip you with advanced training in exercise science, physiology, biomechanics, research, nutrition, public health, and community wellness promotion. This master’s in fitness and health degree program can teach you to make a difference in the health and well-being of your community.
You will also get a first-hand look at the latest research methods in the field so you can be up to date with best practices in human performance and exercise science. You will have the opportunity to complete 2 in-person labs on our campus in Lynchburg, Virginia while completing your other degree requirements from the comfort of your home. If you have a passion for helping individuals and communities live healthier lives, our online master’s degree in human performance may be a great fit for you.
Help people from all walks of life understand that when they invest in themselves and commit to living a healthy, active lifestyle, they can accomplish more than they ever imagined. Partner with us and help people reach their full fitness potential.
*Some exclusions apply. Please refer to our exclusions page for more information.
Why Choose Liberty’s Online Fitness and Wellness Master’s Program?
Our MS in Human Performance and wellness management offers you the chance to earn a credible degree and build confidence in your profession. Whether you are just starting out or considering a career change, the master’s degree in human performance takes 35 credit hours to complete — so your career in fitness and wellness can become a reality sooner than you think! You can have the flexibility to start or change paths in your career on your own timeline and at an affordable price.
The need for professional and passionate trainers, wellness coaches, and community fitness programmers is growing rapidly. Gain the skill set you need to pass on awareness of better health and fitness practices to the next generation.
What Will You Study in the Human Performance – Health and Wellness Master’s Program?
As a human performance – health and wellness major at Liberty, you can strengthen your understanding of what exercise physiology means in the context of fitness and wellness. Throughout the human performance and physical fitness degree, you can learn how human performance is not dictated by mental or emotional health alone. Creating happier and healthier communities starts with learning how to assess and evaluate needs, understanding those with disabilities, and effectively collaborating with your community to create programs that demonstrate a unified commitment to physical activity.
With research-based objectives and statistical analysis in our online human performance program, you can understand health and wellness trends within your community and abroad. By the end of the degree, you can be prepared to integrate your faith into your passion for fitness and wellness so you can bring about greater human performance outcomes in your community.
Potential Career Opportunities
Start or advance your career in human performance and exercise science. Our online fitness and wellness master’s in human performance can help open the door to many career opportunities, including:
- Corporate, university, commercial, or resort fitness trainer
- Human performance specialist
- Strength and conditioning coach
- Wellness coach
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Degree Information
- This program falls under the School of Health Sciences.
- View the Graduate Health Sciences Course Guides (login required).
- This program is offered online with required intensives.
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.
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Admission Information for the Master of Science in Fitness and Wellness
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
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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 service 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
Will this program prepare me to make a meaningful difference in individuals’ lives?
Translate your passion for healthy living, physical well-being, and community enrichment into a profession and gain greater fulfillment while advancing your career.
Will completing this program enhance my opportunities for a career?
Pursue new job opportunities in the field of healthcare while promoting healthy lifestyles for individuals and athletes.
How many on-campus intensives are required?
You are only required to complete 2 weeks of on-campus intensive lab requirements.
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