MS Exercise Science | Health Promotions Masters

Invest in your career with an affordable 100% online master's degree.

Ask the fitness, health and wellness industry in Pennsylvania and beyond: Cal U is the leader in the study of exercise science. We were the first to launch this nationally ranked, 100% online master's degree program to give premier training to working professionals.

Cal U's M.S. Exercise Science and health promotion program is recognized as a leader in offering high-quality education at a historic state university.

Cal U partners with the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) for the latest industry-focused program in fitness, health and exercise science.

Train well. Go far.

Choose our accredited online graduate degree program for access to top faculty experts and master trainers in Pennsylvania and across the country.
Earn your master's degree, plus professional certification, in 12 to 18 months.
Go on to top jobs in professional sports, the fitness industry, university athletics, corporate settings, healthcare facilities, and other health and fitness settings. Cal U graduates are employer-preferred.

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PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS: EXERCISE SCIENCE

Concentrations
Choose from five program concentrations for 36-credit-hour degrees; or nine dual concentrations for a 48-credit-hour master's degree program. Add specialized skills with 12-credit certificates in the five degree program concentrations.

Certifications
Most degree concentrations embed course content to prepare you for nationally recognized certifications. Online degree classes are small (30 students), so you'll interact fully with your peers and professors.

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academic partner of the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM).

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placement for in-demand jobs in a dynamic industry

Degree Benefits

Our 100% online exercise science and health promotion master's degree lets you:

Be a student while working full time.
Study at a historic state university.
Earn a graduate degree - and certification - in less time and at a lower cost.
Learn from expert faculty and your peers in your cohort.
Build a lifelong national network.

Graduate Outcomes

Cal U graduates are leaders in fitness, athletics, health and wellness throughout the nation:

Professional sports leagues (NBA, NFL, MLB, MLS, NHL).
More than 50 major sports teams (Boston Celtics to L.A. Rams).
Top fitness companies such as LA Fitness.
Leading hospitals and healthcare systems
Military leaders in health and fitness

MS Exercise Science and Health Promotion - Online Master's Degree

Worldwide Appeal

Students enroll from all 50 states, and from more than 20 countries (Bahamas to Switzerland). Many students enroll full time or part time while on active duty in military service.

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National Partners

Cal U works closely with top expert organizations:

National Academy of Sports Medicine.
Club, Spa, and Fitness Association.
National Association of Speed and Explosion.

Faculty Fame

Exercise science faculty members Dr. Barry McGlumphy, Dr. Linda Meyer and Professor Julie Ramsey-Emrhein comprised the entire 2013 class inducted into the Pennsylvania Athletic Trainers Society Hall of Fame.

Exercise Science and Health Promotion Online Master's Degree Courses

Students who already have earned their bachelor's degree can develop more intensive knowledge and skills with master's level study in the specialized areas of exercise science, fitness, health and wellness.

Course Examples

Industrial, Clinical and Corporate Wellness
Leadership and Professional Development
Psychological Aspects of Sport Injury and Rehabilitation
Psychological Perspectives in Sport Performance Enhancement and Intervention
Research in Sport Psychology
Health and Wellness Coaching Facilitating Change
Nutrition for Peak Performance
Exercise Physiology: Assessment and Exercise Prescription

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Exercise Science and Health Promotion (M.S.)

Concentrations

Performance Enhancement and Injury Prevention

Dual Concentrations

Post Bachelor's Certificates

Certifications

Certified Personal Trainer
Performance Enhancement Specialist
Corrective Exercise Specialist
Certified Specialist in Speed and Explosion
Certified Wellcoach

Exercise Science and Health Promotion Faculty

Wendy Batts

Adjunct Professor

M.S. Exercise Science Online Master of Science (M.S.)

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