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Exercise Science and Physical Education

Academic Programs: Undergraduate
Physical Education Major with Teacher Certification in
Physical Education and Health

Coordinator: Domenica Desiderioscioli
Office: University Hall, Room 4137
Phone Number: (973) 655-4466
Email: desideriosd@mail.montclair.edu

Overview:

This program/concentration prepares students to be Physical Education and Health teachers. Students pursuing teacher certification must be admitted to the Teacher Education Program and follow the professional sequence.

The department has specific requirements for admission to the Teacher Education Program. These include maintaining a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.75 in health and physical education major courses (PEMJ, HPEM, and HLTH) and a 2.75 GPA overall. In addition, transfer students need to complete a minimum of 6 semester hours in physical education courses at Montclair State University to be eligible to apply to the Teacher Education program.

Steps for Admission to the Undergraduate Teacher Education Program

Physical Education/Health Certification Worksheet Dual Certification, Fall 2008

Course Requirements

Required Theory Courses
Number Name Hours
HLTH 215 Drug Education in the Schools 3
HLTH 220 Mental Health 3
HLTH 295 Sexuality Education in the Schools 3
HLTH 307 The Study of Human Diseases 3
HPEM 150 Principles and Practice of Emergency Care 3
HPEM 199 Freshman Seminar in Health and Physical Education 1
HPEM 352 Development and Philosophy of Health and Physical Education 3
HPEM 355 Measurement and Evaluation in Health and Physical Education 3
HPEM 356 Management of Health, Physical Education, Athletics and Fitness Programs 3
PEMJ 320 Physiology of Exercise 3
PEMJ 321 Kinesiology 3
PEMJ 324 Basic Motor Learning 3
PEMJ 351 Adapted Physical Education 3
 
Select 3 Sport Modules (1 Team, 1 Individual, and 1 any)
 
Team Sport Modules
Number Name Hours
PEMJ 135 Sports Module I: Football, Basketball, Team Handball 2
PEMJ 136 Sports Module II: Soccer, Speedball, Volleyball 2
PEMJ 137 Sports Module III: Softball, Lacrosse, and Hockey 2
 
Individual Sport Modules
Number Name Hours
PEMJ 138 Sports Module IV: Tennis, Badminton and Fencing 2
PEMJ 139 Sports Module V: Archery, Golf, and Track & Field 2
 
Required Skill Activities
Number Name Hours
PEMJ 117 Aquatics and Outdoor Education 2
PEMJ 131 Fitness Activities 2
PEMJ 145 Dance in the Schools 2
PEMJ 235 Movement Experiences in the Elementary School 2
PEMJ 248 Teaching Gymnastics in the Schools 2
 
Professional Sequence (after acceptance into Teacher Education program)
Number Name Hours
HLTH 401 The Teaching of Health 3
PEMJ 457 Teaching of Physical Education 3
 
PROGRAM TOTAL: 59 credits