Advance Your Career with an Online Master’s in Sport Performance

If you're passionate about helping athletes, first responders, military personnel, or everyday individuals reach their peak potential, Lebanon Valley College's Master of Science in Sport Performance was built for you. This flexible, online graduate program blends advanced science-based coursework with hands-on learning, so you graduate ready to lead in strength and conditioning, human performance, and beyond.

What You'll Learn in LVC's Online Sport Performance Master's

Unlike a general exercise science or kinesiology degree, our Sport Performance program zeroes in on human and athletic performance. You'll explore advanced topics in:

• Exercise physiology
• Client assessment
• Sport psychology
• Sports nutrition
• Strength and conditioning
• Injury management and sport safety
• Leadership in performance settings

Our program focuses on athletic performance at all levels-from high school and collegiate teams to professional sports organizations. But your training won't stop there. You'll also learn strategies to enhance performance in special populations, including people with cardiovascular disease, musculoskeletal disorders, and other chronic conditions.

The program is designed for full-time students and working professionals alike. You'll complete your coursework asynchronously online, with just three residency weekends per year (Fall, Spring, and Summer) to master hands-on skills.

Gain Real-World Experience in Sport Performance

Throughout the program, you'll apply your skills in real performance settings. All students complete either:

• A 300-hour internship in a practical environment
• A research thesis project related to sport performance

You'll also participate in residency weekends each semester to practice the hands-on techniques needed for success.

Learn from Certified Strength and Conditioning Experts

Your professors are both academics and active practitioners. They include NSCA CSCS-certified strength and conditioning coaches, athletic trainers, and researchers who bring real-world experience into the classroom.

Students also have the chance to collaborate with faculty on research in human performance, biomechanics, and exercise physiology.

Your Path to Professional Certification & Career Growth

Our Sport Performance degree will prepare you to sit for the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) exam.

Graduates can go on to careers in:

• Strength and conditioning (collegiate, professional, and private)
• Sport analytics and biomechanics
• Research coordination
• Clinical and hospital-based rehabilitation
• Corporate wellness
• Military performance training

Many of our alumni work at colleges or private fitness and performance companies, including Exos, Focus Performance Center, Gettysburg College, and right here at LVC!

Ready to elevate your career in sport performance?

Learn more about the Master of Science in Sport Performance at LVC and discover how you can become a leader in human performance.

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