Where Passion Meets Purpose
Turn your passion for movement into a meaningful career with Calvin’s hands-on, faith-integrated Master of Exercise Science—designed to launch you into health, rehab, or performance science in as little as just one year.
Our program integrates faith-based ethics, full- or part-time options, and personalized clinical placements (even outside Michigan) to empower your career in health, fitness, and rehabilitation.
Train for Tomorrow's Health Challenges—Today
Calvin’s Master of Exercise Science program is a hands-on experience designed for recent university graduates, career changers, and working professionals eager to turn their passion for health and performance into a meaningful career. You can complete your degree in as little as one year.
In one of two concentrations, you'll gain practical experience through clinical placements or externships—often leading directly to employment—while learning from experienced faculty and coursework that emphasizes ethics and calling. You’ll experience small class sizes, personalized advising.
Whether you're aiming to shift careers or expand your opportunities where you are, Calvin’s program equips you with the skills, experience, and perspective to thrive in an in-demand field.
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What sets Calvin apart?
Our faculty are industry experts with years of experience in the field.
Our focus on hands-on experience means you’ll graduate ready to step straight into a career.
Our values shape every course you’ll take, giving you a perspective of ethical, faith-based service that’s much needed.
Flexible format
Complete in 12-25 months
cost per credit
Easy application
Which Specialization Fits Your Career Goals?
Choose from two different concentrations within our program.
Health and Exercise Rehabilitation
Prepare for a career that helps people develop achievable goals and maintain healthy lifestyle changes.
You'll experience:
Seven exercise science core courses and two concentration-specific courses that cover topics like cardiac rehabilitation, clinical exercise physiology, and more.
You’ll gain:
Lots of practical experience through a clinical placement, along with skills in specific areas such as administrative procedures and EKG use.
Performance and Sports Science
Combine essential physiology education with the skills it takes to impact the performance of athletes.
You’ll experience:
Seven exercise science core courses and two concentration-specific courses that cover topics like injury prevention, sport psychology, and more.
You’ll gain:
Skills to sit for the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) and CSCS exams, as well as the TSAC-F and CPSS certifications.
Careers you can build with those skills
Cardiac rehabilitation specialist – step into an in-demand role confronting rising health challenges like obesity, heart disease, diabetes.
Exercise physiologist – work in hospitals, wellness centers, or private practice.
Strength and conditioning coach – support athletes and teams in performance optimization.
Health and wellness coach – guide individuals in lifestyle change and chronic disease prevention.
Graduate school candidate – build your GPA and credentials for programs like physical therapy or occupational therapy.
Corporate or community fitness director – lead wellness initiatives in organizations or public health settings.
The skills you'll gain at Calvin
EKG interpretation and cardiac rehab protocols that prepare you for a clinical role in health and rehabilitation.
Exercise testing and prescription strategies tailored to diverse populations and performance goals.
Data analysis and performance tracking to evaluate rehabilitation progress and empower your clients and patients.
Clinical decision-making and ethical reasoning grounded in a unique, Reformed Christian perspective.
Hands-on experience through an externship or clinical placement, typically under professionals in your chosen career path.
Faculty
FAQ
Yes. The online Master’s in Exercise Science program offers both part- and full-time options.
Yes. This program accepts transfer credit with program director approval.
Yes. You may choose from concentrations in health and exercise rehabilitation, and performance and sport science. Students can also pursue more than one concentration.
Courses in the program were designed by mostly tenured professors and will be taught by a combination of full-time and adjunct faculty who are experts in the field.
Students are responsible for purchasing their textbooks and required materials. Consider these costs when budgeting for your education.