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CalU Master of Science Degrees

NASM has worked closely with CalU to develop an exciting Web-based master's degree program. Designed for the busy professional, CalU students can complete their degree in just one year while continuing their industry professions. These accelerated 30-unit programs are designed especially for working athletic trainers, physical therapists, chiropractors, exercise physiologists, fitness professionals, military personnel, coaches, teachers and other wellness-based professionals. 

The degree—Master of Science in Exercise Science and Health Promotion—has four distinct tracks:

  • Fitness and Wellness | For more information, email fitness@calu.edu.
    In response to great demand, this recently developed track is designed for the health and fitness professional, personal trainer, educator, military professional, coach, and others who want to learn about fitness training program design and wellness programs for the general population. Research and current issues in the fitness industry, as well as wellness programs, will be a focus of the courses.
    • Students enrolled in this track are prepared to take the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) Certified Personal Trainer (NASM-CPT) certification. Students whom already are NASM-CPT certified will receive 3 university credits toward graduate requirements.
  • Performance Enhancement and Injury Prevention | For more information, email sportperform@calu.edu.
    This innovative track is designed for the health and fitness professional, personal trainer, educator, military professional, coach, and others who want to learn about performance and fitness training program design for athletes and other physically active people. Research and current issues in sport performance training and injury prevention will be a focus of the courses.
    • Students enrolled in this track are prepared to take the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) Performance Enhancement Specialist (NASM-PES) advanced specialization. Students who have previously completed the NASM-PES advanced specialization will receive 3 university credits toward graduate requirements.
  • Rehabilitation Sciences | For more information, email rehabscience@calu.edu.
    This health care focused track is designed for the health and fitness professional that has a background in rehabilitation settings such as Athletic Training Rooms, Physical Therapy Clinics, Chiropractic Offices, and other treatment settings. Research and current issues in musculoskeletal rehabilitation and biomechanical assessment will be the focus of the courses.
    • Students enrolled in this track are prepared to take the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) Corrective Exercise Specialist (NASM-CES) certification. Students who have previously completed the NASM-PES advanced specialization will receive 3 university credits toward graduate requirements.
  • Sports Psychology | For more information, email sportpsych@calu.edu.
    innovative track is designed for the coach, trainer, health and fitness professional, teacher, youth coach, and anyone else who has an interest in psychology related to sports, injury and fitness. Research, current issues, and applied techniques in sport psychology will be the focus of the courses.