Overview

The Health and Physical Education degree from Montana State University - Northern tackles one of today’s most pressing challenges: fostering lifelong healthy habits in children and adolescents. Graduates earn a Class II Teaching Certificate endorsed in Health and Physical Education (K-12), equipping them to create dynamic learning environments that encourage physical activity and overall wellness.

If you love sports, coaching, and health education, MSU-Northern’s HPE program is your gateway to a rewarding teaching career. You’ll gain in-depth training to teach students the fundamentals of fitness, nutrition, and healthy living, addressing the growing need for qualified health and physical education teachers.

Careers

Graduates with a BS in Health and Physical Education K-12 can look forward to fulfilling careers as teachers, coaches, and wellness advocates. With an increasing focus on student health and fitness, demand for HPE educators remains strong.

Health and Physical Education Teacher (K-12)

High School Athletic Coach

School Wellness Coordinator

Recreation Program Director

Fitness Trainer

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Creative Writing

Developmental Psychology

Ed and Psychology of Exceptional Child

Technical Editing

Community Health

Student Teaching

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Havre, United States

Disciplines

Sport and Exercise Science Health Education View 180 other Bachelors in Health Education in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

You will need to send us official copies of your high school transcripts to the Admissions Office.

The Montana Board of Regents (BOR) policy on requiring ACT/SAT scores for admission has changed. All first-time traditional undergraduate students may but are not required to submit their results from either the ACT or SAT college admissions exam.

A US$30 non-refundable fee is required at the time of application.
Supplemental Application

Statement of Financial Support
English Language Proficiency

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

22397 USD / year

≈ 22397 USD / year
Out-of-State

22397 USD / year

≈ 22397 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

7495 USD / year

≈ 7495 USD / year

Additional Details

WUE/Canadian: $ 10,270.60 per year

Living costs

Havre

United States

843 - 1746 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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