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 2026-01-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-12-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-11-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-09-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-04-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , International

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 181 other Bachelors in Health Education 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.

English requirements

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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

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

23070 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 11535 USD per semester during 48 months.
National

23070 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 11535 USD per semester during 48 months.
In-State

13710 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 6855 USD per semester during 48 months.

per 12-18 credits

Living costs for Montclair

1673 - 4118 USD /month

Living costs

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

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Scholarships Information

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