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Bachelor of Physical and Health Education

Sudbury, Canada
4 years
French
On campus
Bachelor

About the program

Bachelor of Physical and Health Education at Nipissing University, A physical and health education degree with a community placement.

Program highlights

Internship available: yes
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (3 years): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Develop subject knowledge in Physical and Health Education and apply relevant care or professional frameworks
Communicate effectively
And evaluate evidence-based practice.

Career outcomes

Physical and health educator (with teacher certification)
School health programme coordinator
Health and wellness consultant
Public health educator
Strength and conditioning coach
Athletic trainer
Recreation coordinator

Curriculum

Honours degree combining human movement science
Holistic health
Instructional strategies
Health assessment
Leadership and applied activity courses such as hiking
Yoga and canoeing. A non-paid Community Leadership Placement runs in third and fourth year. It may meet requirements for the College of Kinesiology of Ontario and leads to the BEd pathway.

Entry requirements

Academic

Senior (Grade 12) secondary school completion with senior English and faculty prerequisites (for example engineering maths
Physics and chemistry; Nursing maths
Chemistry
Biology; Computer science and architecture senior maths; Architecture also a portfolio and statement of interest). Minimum grades vary by curriculum
For example IB 24 points
A-level grade C in five subjects
US diploma B average. Ontario benchmarks on programme pages: 70% (most)
75% (nursing
Kinesiology
Health promotion
Outdoor leadership
Sports administration
Architecture)
80% (forensic science). French-language programmes need proof of French (TCF
TEF or DALF B2
Or three years of full-time study in French).

Accepted academic background

Senior-level (Grade 12) secondary school completion with senior English; Faculty prerequisites: Engineering math, Physics, Chemistry; Nursing math, Chemistry, Biology; Computer Science and Architecture two senior math; Business one senior math; Sciences math and science mix; Education and Music audition; Architecture needs portfolio and statement of interest; Bilingual options need senior French

Documents you’ll need

Passport copy
Academic transcripts
Graduation certificate
English proficiency evidence
Statement of purpose where requested
Financial support evidence

How to apply

Review the admission requirements for Bachelor of Physical and Health Education. Prepare academic transcripts
Graduation evidence
Language results
required supporting documents. Complete the application to Laurentian University. Submit the required documents and pay the application fee. Monitor the applicant portal for the admission decision. If admitted
Accept the offer and pay any required deposit. Complete study permit or visa requirements where applicable.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$30,364 CAD
Application fee	$156 CAD
Deposit	$2,000 CAD

Program details

Campus	Sudbury
Faculty or school	Faculté d'éducation et de la santé
Department	École de kinésiologie et des sciences de la santé
Teaching language	French
Credit value	120
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	3 years
Scholarship note	Laurentian offers entrance and continuing-student scholarships for eligible students. International eligibility, Values, And conditions vary by award.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
15 Jun 2027
214 days left
Program starts
January 2028
Apply by
15 Aug 2027
275 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 4 years.