Course Overview:
Bachelor of Physical Education (BPEd) is an undergraduate degree program focused on developing physical fitness, sports management, coaching, and teaching skills in students. The program aims to prepare students to become competent physical education teachers, fitness trainers, and sports coaches.
Duration:
The BPEd course is typically a 2-year full-time program, divided into 4 semesters.
Syllabus (Semester-Wise):
Semester 1:
History and Principles of Physical Education
Anatomy and Physiology
Health Education and Environmental Studies
Introduction to Computers
Yoga Education
Practical: Track and Field, Gymnastics, Indigenous Sports
Semester 2:
Sports Psychology and Sociology
Kinesiology and Biomechanics
Recreation and Leisure Management
Methods of Physical Education
First Aid and Emergency Care
Practical: Team Sports (Football, Basketball), Swimming, Dance
Semester 3:
Measurement and Evaluation in Physical Education
Sports Training and Conditioning
Organization and Administration of Physical Education
Sports Nutrition and Weight Management
Adapted Physical Education
Practical: Badminton, Volleyball, Hockey, Adventure Sports
Semester 4:
Research Methods in Physical Education
Officiating and Coaching
Sports Medicine and Physiotherapy
Sports Management and Marketing
Sports Law and Ethics
Practical: Cricket, Tennis, Handball, Final Practical Exams
Average Fees:
The average fees for BPEd in India range from INR 20,000 to INR 1,50,000 per year, depending on the institution.
Exams to Attend:
Admissions to BPEd programs in India are generally based on:
University-level entrance exams
State-level entrance exams such as UP B.Ed JEE, AP PECET, and TS PECET
Physical fitness tests and personal interviews conducted by respective institutions
Ten Most Ranking Institutions (Combined Ranking in India):
Lakshmibai National Institute of Physical Education, Gwalior
Indira Gandhi Institute of Physical Education & Sports Sciences, New Delhi
Amity School of Physical Education and Sports Sciences, Noida
Tamil Nadu Physical Education and Sports University, Chennai
Alagappa University College of Physical Education, Karaikudi
University of Mumbai, Department of Physical Education
Banaras Hindu University, Department of Physical Education
Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar
Kurukshetra University, Department of Physical Education
Panjab University, Chandigarh
Top 10 Institutions in Kerala:
University of Calicut, School of Physical Education
Kannur University, Department of Physical Education
Mahatma Gandhi University, School of Physical Education and Sports Sciences
University of Kerala, Department of Physical Education
Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit, Kalady
Lakshmibai National College of Physical Education, Trivandrum
Government College of Physical Education, Kozhikode
St. Joseph’s College, Devagiri, Calicut
Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT), Kochi
NSS College, Ottapalam