Overview

Key facts:

The Physical Education Major with Teacher Certification in Health and Physical Education (Preschool-Grade 12) at the Montclair State University provides strong theoretical and applied knowledge for working with children at all stages of developmental in both health and physical education.
The mission of the program is consistent with the mission of the University. It strives to develop educated persons to be competent in careers that contribute to the growth, development, and well-being of all people. The mission of the program is to prepare effective teachers of health and physical education who can act as facilitators of learning, communicators of knowledge, and contributing decision makers in order to enhance the quality of life of all children. We also prepare graduates to serve as educational leaders contributing to the development and maintenance of quality health and physical education programs in the schools.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Study of Human Diseases

Drug Education in the Schools

Mental Health in the Schools

Sexuality Education in the Schools

Freshman Seminar in Health and Physical Education

Development and Philosophy of Health and Physical Education

Measurement and Evaluation in Health and Physical Education

Management of Health, Physical Education, Athletics and Fitness Programs

Human Motor Development

Physiology of Exercise

Kinesiology

Basic Motor Learning

Adapted Physical Education

Fitness Activities

Dance in the Schools

Fielding and Target Games

Invasion and Net Games

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-09-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Montclair, United States

Disciplines

Teaching Sport and Exercise Science Health Education View 1082 other Bachelors in Sport and Exercise Science in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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Other requirements

General requirements

Online Application
Application Fee: After you submit the application, you will see instructions for paying the $65 non-refundable application fee on the status page of your application portal.
Your official secondary school transcripts need to be evaluated (document evaluation) by any accredited foreign credential evaluation service.
International students whose primary language is not English, must show proof of English Language Proficiency as outlined below.
Personal Statement/ Essay and resume/ List of Co-Curricular Activities
Letter of Recommendation: Submit recommendation letter from a guidance counselor or teacher.
I-20 Application

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

26394 USD / year

≈ 26394 USD / year
Out-of-State

26394 USD / year

≈ 26394 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

15678 USD / year

≈ 15678 USD / year

Additional Details

per 12-18 credits

Living costs

Montclair

United States

1673 - 4118 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

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Additional Details

Living costs

Montclair

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