Physical Education - Physical Activity in Educational Settings Concentration

Students who complete any of the concentrations in this major will have a broad background in the theories and applications of physical education. Students will be well-positioned to apply for graduate studies in related field or get a variety of fitness-oriented jobs working in educational and community settings. Because the General Education, Department Core and Activity Requirements are the same in all concentrations, students can easily move from one concentration to another.

Concentration in Physical Activity in Educational Settings

The concentration in Physical Activity in Educational Settings is offered as another alternative for students who are not seeking teacher certification in Health and Physical Education.

This concentration contains all elements of the Teacher Certification program, without the teacher education sequence. It provides students with a core of physical education and health courses and required general education courses for students interested in applying to Teaching Certification in Physical Education and Health.

Students who complete this program/concentration will have a broad background in the theories and applications of physical education. Students will be well-positioned to apply for graduate studies in a related field or a variety of fitness-oriented / service-oriented jobs working in educational and community settings.

Students entering the B.S. in Physical Education major are automatically enrolled in the Physical Activity in Educational Settings concentration. From here, students can switch to the Teacher Certification in Health and Physical Education program.

Montclair State University Application or Common App

Please note: The Common App option is for Freshman applicants only.

• Applications for undergraduate admissions are accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis. Check your application status. (If you applied through The Common App, you must create a Montclair State account to check your status. An email will be sent to you with those log-in credentials once your application is received.)
• Montclair State University considers a number of factors in reviewing admissions applications. Well-qualified candidates for admission have a 3.2 or higher cumulative high school GPA on an unweighted, 4.0 scale, a challenging course load (particularly in junior and senior years), and a variety of extracurricular activities.
• Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required, but, if you chose to submit those scores, they will be considered in the admissions process.
• Other factors considered in our holistic review process include: strong letters of recommendation from teachers and/or counselors; a well-written, thoughtful admissions essay; and a commitment to extracurricular engagement, both in school and in the community.