Exercise Science and Physical Education
Coordinator: Dr. 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.
Montclair State University’s Teacher Education Program is one of the most highly-regarded teacher preparation programs in the country. It has been consistently recognized both nationally and regionally for its unique features, including its structure, partnerships, and curricular emphases. The program is considered a model for other colleges and universities and has continuously been accredited by the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) since 1954.
The Teacher Education Program’s professional course sequence and field experiences emphasize teaching for critical thinking and culturally responsive teaching. The undergraduate program reflects a balance of a liberal education and professional preparation by combining rigorous general education, subject matter specialization, and professional training. The professional component for both undergraduates and graduate students addresses four broad areas: 1) student development and learning, 2) the classroom and the school, 3) the curriculum, and 4) effective teaching skills.
Steps for Admission to the Undergraduate Teacher Education Program
Course Requirements
The course requirements listed below apply to those students admitted on or after Fall 2010. Anyone admitted prior to this term should refer to their Analysis of Academic Progress on WESS or see your academic advisor for your official program of study.
| Required Theory Courses |
| Number |
Name |
Hours |
| HLTH 215 |
Drug Education in the Schools |
3 |
| HLTH 222 |
Mental Health in the School |
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 |
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| Required Sport Modules |
| Number |
Name |
Hours |
| PEMJ 152 |
Sports Module I: Football, Basketball, Team Handball |
3 |
| PEMJ 153 |
Sports Module II: Soccer, Speedball, Volleyball |
3 |
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| 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 Educational Gymnastics |
2 |
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| 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 |
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| PROGRAM TOTAL: 59 credits |
Other Requirements
The department has specific requirements for admission to the Teacher Education Program. These include completing the pre-professional sequence courses (EDFD 200 Psychological Foundations of Education, EDFD 221 Historical Foundations of American Education, EDFD 220 Philosophical Orientation to Education, and CURR 210 or READ 210 or EDFD 210 Public Purposes of Education: Democracy and Schooling) and maintaining a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.75 in health and physical education major courses (PEMJ, HPEM, HLTH) and 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.
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