Exercise Science & Wellness (M.S.) - Fitness & Performance
Important: This degree plan is effective for those starting this degree program in fall 2024 through summer 2025. This degree plan will remain in effect for students who do not break enrollment or who do not change degree programs, concentrations, or cognates.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Core Courses | ||
| EXSC 510 | Advanced Exercise Physiology | 3 |
| EXSC 520 | Statistical Analysis in Exercise Science | 3 |
| EXSC 525 | Research Methods in Exercise Science | 3 |
| EXSC 660 | Fitness Assessment and Programming | 3 |
| HLTH 640 | Principles of Nutrition | 3 |
| Total Hours | 15 | |
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Fitness & Performance Concentration | ||
| EXSC 540 | Advanced Strength Development | 3 |
| EXSC 541 | Advanced Speed and Agility | 3 |
| EXSC 542 | Advanced Conditioning & Recovery | 3 |
| EXSC 550 | Advanced Biomechanical Analysis | 3 |
| HLTH 645 | Performance Nutrition for the Physically Active | 3 |
| Choose three credit hours of the following: | 3 | |
| Foundations of Human Performance | ||
| Motor Learning and Performance | ||
| Exercise and Physical Activity for People with Disabilities | ||
| Public Health and Physical Activity | ||
| Introduction to Life Coaching | ||
| Advanced Life Coaching Skills | ||
| Health and Wellness Coaching | ||
| Sport Marketing and Public Relations | ||
| Management and Leadership in Sport Organizations | ||
| Total Hours | 18 | |
All applicable prerequisites must be met
Graduation Requirements
- Complete 33 hours
- A maximum of 50% of the program hours may be transferred if approved and allowable, including credit from an earned degree from Liberty University on the same academic level
- 3.0 GPA
- No more than two grades of C may be applied to the degree (includes grades of C+ &C-)
- No grade of D or below may be applied to the degree (includes grades of D+ & D-)
- Liberty University course work that is more than 10 years old may not be applied towards this degree. Students are required to repeat the course if it has exceeded the age limit.
- Degree must be completed within 5 years
- Submission of Degree Completion Application must be completed within the last semester of a student’s anticipated graduation date
Program Offered in Resident & Online Format
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| First Semester | Hours | |
| EXSC 510 | Advanced Exercise Physiology | 3 |
| EXSC 520 | Statistical Analysis in Exercise Science | 3 |
| EXSC 525 | Research Methods in Exercise Science | 3 |
| Hours | 9 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| EXSC 540 | Advanced Strength Development | 3 |
| EXSC 550 | Advanced Biomechanical Analysis | 3 |
| HLTH 640 | Principles of Nutrition | 3 |
| Hours | 9 | |
| Second Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| EXSC 541 | Advanced Speed and Agility | 3 |
| EXSC 542 | Advanced Conditioning & Recovery | 3 |
| HLTH 645 | Performance Nutrition for the Physically Active | 3 |
| Hours | 9 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| EXSC 660 | Fitness Assessment and Programming | 3 |
| Elective 1 | 3 | |
| Hours | 6 | |
| Total Hours | 33 | |
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Choose one course from the following: EXSC 505, 545, 633, 640, LIFC 501, 502, 601, SMGT 502, or 633