Department of
Health Professions, Physical Education,
Recreation and Leisure Studies

Graduate Program in
Physical Education

Link to the Graduate School page

Physical Education Program (Return toTop)

Chairperson: Professor Timothy Sullivan
Graduate Advisor: Dr. Michele Fisher

The graduate program in Physical Education provides students the opportunity to pursue advanced study in the general field of physical education, and to develop competency in an area of concentration. Concentrations are offered in Teaching and Administration of Physical Education, Coaching and Sports Supervision, and Exercise Sciences. The program is designed to develop and enhance competencies necessary for teaching in school programs, coaching of athletics, conducting individualized exercise programs, administration of physical education and/or athletics, and administration of specialized exercise programs in a non-school setting.

Both theoretical and practical approaches are emphasized throughout the program. In addition to course work in an area of concentration, all students complete a core of required courses including philosophical and sociological foundations of sport and physical education. Analytical skills are developed through a sequence of courses culminating in a research project. A comprehensive examination is required of all degree candidates.

Facilities for research in motor learning, biomechanics and exercise physiology are provided in the Speidel Human Performance Laboratory. These facilities are available for classwork and independent research by students and faculty.

The Department of Health Professions, Physical Education, Recreation and Leisure Studies is a member of the Panzer School Council and is administered by the College of Education and Human Services. The Master of Arts degree with a major in Physical Education has been offered at Montclair State since 1964.

Admissions Requirements (Return toTop)

All applicants must meet the basic admission requirements for graduate study at Montclair State. Applicants for the concentrations in Teaching and Supervision of Physical Education must have a bachelor's degree with a major in Physical Education, or a teaching certificate in Physical Education. For the concentration in Coaching and Sports Administration, a bachelor's degree with evidence of coursework in anatomy and physiology, motor learning, kinesiology, and philosophy/principles of coaching is required. For concentration in Exercise Sciences, applicants must have a bachelor's degree with evidence of coursework in anatomy and physiology, chemistry, physiology of exercise, and nutrition. Students lacking adequate preparation may be required to take additional coursework at the undergraduate level as a prerequisite to matriculation in the master's program.

Requirements for the Master of Arts Degree
in Physical Education (Return toTop)


 
Required Courses*
 S.H.
PEMJ 575 Philosophical and Sociological Foundations of
Sport and Physical Education		 3
PEMJ 579 Analytic Methods in Physical Education 3
PEMJ 503 Research Methods in Physical Education 3
PEMJ 505 Research Seminar in Physical Education 1
PEMJ 603 Research Project
(Full year course, register in Fall only)		 4

*Course 579 must be completed before 503 and both 503 and 505 must be completed before 603. In special cases 579 and 503 may be taken concurrently with permission of the instructor of 503.

Concentrations (Return toTop)

In addition to the required courses above, students must to complete 15 semester hours in one of the following concentrations.


 
Teaching and Supervision of Physical Education
 S.H.
PEMJ 556 Advanced Motor Learning 3
PEMJ 557 Human Motor Development 3
PEMJ 560 Curriculum in Physical Education 3
PEMJ 565 Reflective Teaching in Physical Education 3
PEMJ 577 Supervision of Physical Education 3


 
Coaching and Sports Administration
 S.H.
PEMJ 508 Administration and Supervision of Athletics and Coaching 3
PEMJ 554 Orientation to Sports Medicine 3
PEMJ 555 Biomechanical Analysis of Movement and Sport Skills 3
PEMJ 556 Advanced Motor Learning 3
PEMJ 559 Applied Sport Psychology 3


 
Exercise Sciences
 S.H.
PEMJ 539 Advanced Exercise Physiology 3
PEMJ 540 Applied Exercise Physiology 3
PEMJ 541 Aerobic Exercise: Testing and Programming 3
PEMJ 542 Applied Cardiac Rehabilitation 3
PEMJ 543 Anaerobic Exercise: Testing and Programming 3

Free Electives (Return toTop)

Six semester hours may be selected from the Physical Education offerings or from any discipline outside the field of physical education, provided course prerequisites are satisfied.

Comprehensive Examination (Return toTop)

All students are required to complete a comprehensive examination during the last year of their study. The examination is given in March and October. Application forms are available in the Office of the Graduate School and must be filed six weeks before the examination with of the Graduate Advisor in Physical Education. The examination consists of two questions from the concentration area and one question related to philosophy/sociology of physical education, sports, and fitness. Candidates are limited to three attempts to successfully complete the examination.

SUMMARY
Required Courses 14 s.h.
Concentration 15 s.h.
Free Electives 6 s.h.
Minimum 35 s.h.
Note: The following PEMJ courses are general electives within the program:
 
PEMJ 492 Selected Topics in Physical Education
PEMJ 516 Comparative Physical Education
PEMJ 531 Practicum in Physical Education for the Handicapped
PEMJ 535 Advanced Management of Wellness Programs
PEMJ 548 Practicum in Individualized Exercise Programs
PEMJ 550 Survey of Literature and Trends in Physical Education
PEMJ 552 Seminar in Current Problems in Athletics
PEMJ 553 A Neurological Approach to Motor Learning and Performance

A list of suggested electives from other departments is available from the graduate advisor.

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