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Physical Education Major with Teacher Certification in Physical Education and Health
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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:

Students pursuing teacher certification must be admitted to the Teacher Education Program and follow the professional sequence outlined in this catalog.

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

Required Theory Courses (37 hours)
Number Name Hours
HPEM 199 Orientation to the Field of Health and Physical Education 1
HPEM 150 Principles and Practices of Emergency Care 3
HLTH 215 Drugs Education 3
HLTH 220 Mental Health Education 3
HLTH 295 Sex Education in the Schools 3
HLTH 307 Study of Human Diseases 3
HPEM 352 Development and Philosophy of Health and Physical Education 3
HPEM 356 Management of Health, Physical Education, Athletic, 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
HPEM 355 Measurement and Evaluation in Health and Physical Education 3


A. Select 3 Sport Modules (1 Team, 1 Individual, and 1 other)

1. Team Sport Modules
  
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
  
2. Individual Sport Modules
  
PEMJ 138 Sports Module IV: Tennis, Badminton and Fencing 2
PEMJ 139 Sports Module V: Archery, Golf, and Track and Field 2
  
3. Required Skill Activities (10 semester hours):
  
PEMJ 117 Aquatic/Outdoor Skills 2
PEMJ 131 Fitness Activities 2
PEMJ 145 Dance in the Schools 2
PEMJ 235 Movement Experiences 2
PEMJ 248 Teaching of Gymnastics 2


After acceptance into Teacher Education Program

B. Professional Sequence for Teacher Education

PEMJ 457 Teachers in Physical Education3
HLTH 401 Teaching in Health Education 3


Please refer to the Teacher Education Program, outlined in the school catalog, for specific information on the Professional Sequence.
http://cehs.montclair.edu/academic/cop/teacher/undergrad.shtml