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Master of Arts in Exercise Science and Physical Education
Exercise Sciences

Graduate Program Coordinator
Dr. Michele M. Fisher

I. Required Courses (6-9 semester hours)

PEMJ 502, Methods of Inquiry and Analysis, 3 S.H.

Capstone Experience choose one of the following options:
Option #1: PEMJ 598, Applied Project, 3 S.H.
Option #2: PEMJ 594, Internship in Sport and Exercise Science, 3 S.H.
Option #3: PEMJ 505, Research Design + PEMJ 603, Research Project, 6 S.H. combined

II. Concentration (18 semester hours)

PEMJ 508, Management and Supervision in Sport and Fitness, 3 S.H.
PEMJ 539, Advanced Exercise Physiology, 3 S.H.
PEMJ 540, Applied Exercise Physiology, 3 S.H.
PEMJ 541, Aerobic Exercise: Testing and Programming, 3 S.H.
PEMJ 543, Anaerobic Exercise: Testing and Programming, 3 S.H.
PEMJ 546, Principles of Sports Conditioning, 3 S.H.

III. Free Electives (6-9 semester hours)

Students who complete option #1 or option #2 of the capstone experience are required to take 9 semester hours of electives.  For students who select option #3, 6 semester hours of electives are required. Graduate courses (500 level and above) from any department for which the student meets prerequisites are acceptable.  Students with specific goals should confer with the graduate program coordinator for recommended electives.

Total Semester Hours: 33

TO APPLY TO THIS PROGRAM, PLEASE VISIT http://www.montclair.edu/graduate/prospective/app.shtml


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Exercise Sciences

Sports Administration and Coaching

Teaching and Supervision in Physical Education


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