Master’s in Applied Exercise Science

Sports Performance Training Concentration

Improve athletic performance and prepare for NASM’s Performance Enhancement Specialist (PES) exam with an MS in Applied Exercise Science, Sports Performance Training concentration, at Concordia University Chicago (CUC).

Help Others Achieve Their Athletic Goals

Application Deadline: October 16, 2024
Classes Start: October 21, 2024

Online Master’s Degree Program in Sports Performance

Earn your degree from Concordia University Chicago in Sports Performance Training to bring athletes to peak physical performance

Sports Performance Training Concentration Details

Our 100% online MS in Applied Exercise Science, Sports Performance Training concentration, is designed for working adults, with classes that can be completed anytime, anywhere. We keep class sizes small, so you can connect with your classmates and professors. Dual concentrations are also available.

Our MS in Applied Exercise Science, Sports Performance Training concentration was developed to give students the skills they need to strengthen athletic performance and promote optimum wellness.

Pursue a Sports Performance Training Concentration

The Sports Performance and Training concentration was designed for coaches, athletic trainers and other sports professionals who work with all levels of athletes from high school players up through Olympic competitors. This concentration prepares individuals for the Performance Enhancement Specialist (PES) exam.

According to the NASM website, “top teams in the NFL and NBA have now begun requiring the NASM–PES credential.” Accelerate your career with a sports performance training master’s.

The CUC Advantage

A Dedication to Integrity

Integrity forms the cornerstone of CUC’s principles. Our faculty, staff and students are committed to living genuinely, guided by their faith. Within our programs, students are encouraged to exhibit resilience and unwavering dedication to their academic endeavors.

Cost-Effectiveness

CUC’s Sports Performance Training Concentration is competitively priced and provides a high return on investment. Click here for more information on Tuition and Fees.

Esteemed Faculty

Tap into the knowledge of experienced faculty members in the realm of exercise science. Be assured, you will receive top-notch education from leaders in the industry.

Institutional Accreditation

Concordia University Chicago is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission to award baccalaureate, master’s and doctoral degrees.

Industry Certification

This program prepares individuals for the National Academy of Sports Medicine’s Performance Enhancement Specialist (PES) exam.

Sports Performance Career Outlook

Graduates of our Master’s degree in Exercise Science go on to serve in a variety of capacities in fitness, wellness, sports management and leadership careers. Many of our students pursue career