Course Overview:
The B.P.Ed is an undergraduate program designed for students aiming to build a career in physical education, sports coaching, or fitness training. The course is focused on physical fitness, sports science, training methodologies, and education in the area of sports.

Duration:

• 2 Years (4 Semesters)

Eligibility:

• Candidates must have completed a bachelor's degree in any discipline with at least 50% marks.

• A background in sports or physical education at the school or college level is often preferred.

Syllabus (Semester-wise):

Semester 1:

1. History and Principles of Physical Education

2. Anatomy and Physiology

3. Health Education and Environmental Studies

4. Basics of Yoga and Physical Fitness

5. Introduction to Computer Applications

6. Practical: Athletics, Gymnastics, and Major Games

7. Teaching Practice: Micro-teaching and Practice Teaching

Semester 2:

1. Sports Psychology and Sociology

2. Kinesiology and Biomechanics

3. Sports Training Methods

4. Measurement and Evaluation in Physical Education

5. Contemporary Issues in Physical Education

6. Practical: Basketball, Volleyball, and Indigenous Sports

7. Teaching Practice: Lesson Planning and Teaching Practice

Semester 3:

1. Organization and Administration in Physical Education

2. Sports Medicine and Physiotherapy

3. Research and Statistics in Physical Education

4. Motor Learning and Sports Biomechanics

5. Sports Nutrition

6. Practical: Badminton, Table Tennis, and Recreational Activities

7. Teaching Practice: Class Management and Advanced Lesson Planning

Semester 4:

1. Elective: Sports Management / Physical Education for Special Populations

2. Exercise Physiology

3. Sports Injuries: Prevention and Rehabilitation

4. Fitness and Wellness

5. Dissertation/Project Work

6. Practical: Cricket, Football, and Outdoor Activities

7. Teaching Practice: Final Teaching Practice and Internship

Average Fees:

• INR 30,000 to INR 80,000 per year depending on the institution.

Exams to Attend:

1. CUET - Common University Entrance Test (for specific universities).

2. University-specific entrance exams for B.P.Ed admissions.

3. Physical fitness tests may also be part of the admission process.

Top 10 Ranking Institutions in India for B.P.Ed

1. Lakshmibai National Institute of Physical Education (LNIPE), Gwalior

2. Indira Gandhi Institute of Physical Education and Sports Sciences (IGIPESS), New Delhi

3. Amity School of Physical Education & Sports Sciences, Noida

4. Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi

5. Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai

6. Chandigarh University, Chandigarh

7. Lovely Professional University, Punjab

8. Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh

9. Kurukshetra University, Haryana

10. Annamalai University, Tamil Nadu

Top 10 Institutions in Kerala for B.P.Ed

1. Kerala University of Health Sciences, Thrissur

2. Kannur University, Kannur

3. Calicut University, Kozhikode

4. Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit, Kalady

5. Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam

6. University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram

7. Kerala State Sports Council, Thiruvananthapuram

8. College of Physical Education, Thiruvananthapuram

9. Lakshmibai National College of Physical Education, Thiruvananthapuram

10. St. Thomas College of Physical Education, Pala