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 in Human Performance with a focus in 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 two-year format or a one-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 will increase your understanding of exercise science by taking advanced classes in exercise physiology and biomechanical analysis. You will learn to help athletes be their best and overcome disabilities and other physical limitations. Additionally, you will learn how to work with patients, clients, and your community to address the health and wellness needs of individuals. By working one-on-one with professors and experts in the field, you’ll learn how to accurately assess the health of your client through tests and consultation and then prescribe a proper exercise routine. |
| Application Notes : | 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. |
| Additional Admission Requirements: | 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; a Self-certification form (for students who are in the final term of their bachelor’s degree); and a regionally or nationally accredited bachelor’s degree with at least a 3.0 GPA for admission in good standing. 2.5 to 2.99 GPA may grant admission on caution. Current Liberty undergraduate students seeking preliminary acceptance into a graduate program must complete a degree completion application through their ASIST account. |
* We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.