Human Performance (Online)

Overview

Liberty University ’s Master of Science in Human Performance (Online) goes beyond being just a sports performance degree. This degree is a great degree option for students looking for opportunities in the fields of health, wellness, or human performance. This degree can give you the opportunity to further your knowledge in the core areas of exercise physiology, biomechanics, sports nutrition, statistics, and research methods while specializing in one of four areas of study: strength and conditioning, nutrition, clinical, or community fitness and wellness.

Potential Career Opportunities with a Master’s in Human Performance Degree

Depending on your area of concentration there are various jobs that you might pursue. You might be helping to develop educational programs at the community level. Or, you could find yourself helping scientists study human movement in order to develop ways to improve performance while minimizing injury. 

Think of your professional and personal goals and then choose the area that best helps you achieve them. The following are an example of the jobs that could be open to you upon completion of your master’s in human performance.

• Corporate, university, commercial, or resort fitness trainer
• Exercise physiologist
• Human performance specialist
• Nutrition and exercise specialist
• Strength and conditioning coach