Bachelor of Physical and Health Education (Honours) – Kinesiology

The Bachelor of Physical and Health Education (B.P.H.E.) program (also offered within Kinesiology and Health Promotion streams) enables students to engage in practical and theoretical experiential learning to develop professional skills across sport, physical education, health, and fitness disciplines.

The curriculum emphasizes leadership development in promoting healthy, physically active lifestyles. Core coursework covers physical fitness development, health initiatives, coaching, recreation, and physical rehabilitation. Students benefit from hands-on learning opportunities, including a fourth-year internship in elementary/secondary schools or community-based fitness and health organizations.

Minimum Education Level: Grade 12 / High School Diploma

Minimum Academic Average: 75.0%

Language Proficiency Tests (Mandatory):

• IELTS: 6.5 minimum

• TOEFL: 88.0 minimum

• PTE: 60.0 minimum

• Duolingo: 120 minimum

*Direct applicants without language test scores may apply, but must provide valid test results before receiving a final offer letter.

Important Program Notes
Level of Study: Undergraduate / 4-Year Bachelor's Degree (B.P.H.E. / B.P.H.E. Honours).

Practical Experience: Includes experiential learning modules, field school/outdoor activity components, and fourth-year field placements/internships.

Career Pathways: Prepares graduates for careers as health promoters, fitness consultants, registered kinesiologists, coaches, or entry into B.Ed. teacher education programs.

Featured Scholarship: International Excellence Scholarships
International students enrolled in undergraduate programs at Laurentian University are automatically considered for generous academic excellence awards.

Total Award Value: $10,000 CAD to $60,000 CAD total (automatically evaluated upon admission; no separate application form needed).

Scholarship Tiers:

90.0% – 100.0% Average: Up to $60,000 CAD total ($15,000 CAD in Year 1, renewable annually).

80.0% – 89.9% Average: Up to $40,000 CAD total ($10,000 CAD in Year 1, renewable annually).

Key Renewal Criteria: Must maintain full-time registration (30 credits per academic year) and an academic average of at least 80.0% (GPA ≥ 7.5) to renew in subsequent years.