It can be taken as a one year accelerated program for UM Exercise Physiology graduates or a 36 credit two-year program for students from outside the major. Only students with a BS degree in Exercise Physiology from the University of Miami are eligible for the Accelerated Masters Program.

The degree is rooted in a scientific background in the applied sciences, which integrates the nutritional components of wellness programing and key elements of nutrition for optimal performance. The curriculum represents the biological synergy between nutrition and exercise physiology so that students can take leadership roles in clinical-based wellness programs, exercise physiological and nutritional research, as well as tailoring the optimal, evidence-based nutritional practices for coaches and athletes.