(B.P.Ed) Bachelor of Physical Education
Mode: Full-time | Duration: 3-4 Years
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Are you a sports lover or a physical fitness freak thinking of building a career in the same? If yes, you have landed at the right place. Physical Education is a field that helps you stick around the fitness of your body by promoting the importance of exercise and nutrition.
BPEd (Bachelor of Physical Education) is an undergraduate degree course which deals with the techniques that are useful to maintain the fitness of the human body. The course is typical of three to four years duration. However, some universities also offer a one or two-year duration BPEd course. BPEd can be pursued as a full-time or part-time course.
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Candidates having a deep passion for sports and related activities are the right pick for Bachelor of Physical Education course. A degree in BPEd can lead candidates to a variety of career options starting from being a part of the chosen sport to being a physical fitness trainer.
Know what all a BPEd course entails in terms of the job opportunities, admission criteria, course curriculum, and more below.
Required Skillset for BPEd
Any candidate aspiring to build a career in the field of Physical Education needs to have certain traits and a range of skills beyond knowing sports. Some of the must-have skills that BPEd candidates should have are:
Skillset for BPEd Aspirants
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Athletic ability
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Patience
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Adaptability
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Determination
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Motor skills
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Problem-solving skills
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Perceptual skills (ability to read the game and anticipate the play)
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Decision-making skills
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Organization skills
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Interpersonal skills
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Goal setting
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Time management
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Positive thinking
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Creativity
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Good communication
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Hardworking
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Working with a team
BPEd: Eligibility Criteria
Depending on the duration of the course as well as the policy of a university/ college, the eligibility criteria for BPEd vary. Given below is a generic BPEd eligibility criterion for 3-4 years as well as 1-2 year duration Bachelor of Physical Education course.
3-4 Year Duration BPEd Eligibility Criteria
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Candidates should clear Class XII in any stream from a recognized board
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Candidates should score a minimum percentage in Class XII (usually 45% - 60%) as stipulated by the university/ college in which they are seeking admission
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Preference at the time of admissions is given to candidates who have played some sport at the school level or had physical education subject in Class XII
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Candidates should be minimum 17 or more years in age
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1-2 Year Duration BPEd Eligibility Criteria
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Candidates should clear graduation from a recognized university/ college with a minimum percentage (usually 50% - 60%)
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Preference for admission is given to candidates who have studied Physical Education during graduation or have played sports at the college level
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Candidates should be 19 – 25 years in age
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Both men and women are eligible for the course. However, in some institutes, married women are not eligible for the course
The course curriculum for BPEd
BPEd course curriculum boasts a mixture of classroom lectures, comprehensive practical training as well as teacher training sessions. The syllabus can be mainly divided into two components:
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Theory subjects
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Practical subjects
Given below is a general overview of theory and practical subjects taught in a BPEd course:
BPEd Course Curriculum
Theory Subjects
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History and foundation of Physical Education
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Anatomy, Physiology, and Kinesiology in Physical Education
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Management in Physical Education
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Coaching and Officiating in Sports and Games
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Health Education and Recreation in Physical Education
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Statistics and Computer Application in Physical Education
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English and Communication Skills
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Educational Psychology, Guidance, and Counselling
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Applied Anatomy and Physiology
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Educational Methodology
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Motor Learning & Sports Psychology
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Recreation, Camping, Play, and Leadership Training
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Teaching Methodology in Physical Education
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Physiology of Exercise
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Teaching Practice
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Kinesiology and Bio-mechanics
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Sports Management
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Measurement and Evaluation
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Health Education
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Applied Computer Education and Statistics in Physical Education
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Sociology of Sports
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Principles of Sports Training & Yoga
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Organization and Administration
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Contemporary issues in physical education, fitness, and wellness/ Sports Nutrition and Weight Management
BPEd Course Curriculum
Practical Subjects
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Proficiency in Games and Sports (Athletics, Gymnastics and Yoga, Game of specialization)
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Teaching Ability
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Athletics
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Gymnastics
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Football
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Wrestling
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Boxing
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Weight Training, Weight Lifting, Power Lifting, and Best Physique
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Swimming
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Judo
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Light Apparatus Activity/ Calisthenics
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Badminton
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Kho-Kho
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Kabaddi
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Table Tennis
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Volleyball
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Handball
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Softball
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Yoga
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Tennis
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Cricket
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Hockey
Note: Among all the practical subjects mentioned above, candidates usually have to specialize in one or more subjects of their interest.
BPEd: Job Profiles
The most popular career path available for candidates after obtaining a BPEd degree is teaching. However, apart from teaching, there are also some other career options that candidates can think of taking up in the field of sports and physical fitness. Check out some popular BPEd job profiles below:
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Teacher/ Instructor/ Coach: A physical education teacher organizes games and sports that promote physical activity among students. The goal of a BPEd educator is to develop motor skills, proper exercise, and eating habits among students.
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Umpire/ Referee: An umpire or a referee presides over a sporting event to help maintain the standard of play. An umpire/ referee detects violations and decides penalties as per the rules of the sport/ game.
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Sportsman/ Professional Athlete: A professional athlete regularly exercises and practices under the direction of professional trainers or coaches to develop skills, improve physical condition and prepare for competitions.
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Gym/ Personal Trainer: Major responsibilities of a gym or personal trainer is to demonstrate exercises and routine to clients. Apart from this, a trainer also assists clients in exercising to minimize injury and ensure proper fit. A trainer also usually modifies exercises taking in view the clients’ fitness levels.
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Sport/ Athletic Trainer: A sport or athletic trainer is a highly-skilled healthcare professional who collaborates with physicians to provide services like emergency care, clinical diagnosis, therapeutic intervention and rehabilitation of injuries to players.
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Commentator: A sports commentator is a professional who gives running commentary of a game or sport in real-time, typically during a live broadcast.
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Sports Journalist: A sport journalist reports as well as writes stories on professional sports and games. A sports journalist is also expected to interview coaches and players, report sports statistics, and sometimes offer game commentary. A sports journalist can work for different media platforms including television, print, and radio.
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Sports Administrator: A sports administrator carries out different administrative activities across an array of functions within sports clubs, fitness centers, sports organizations, etc. A sports administrator typically organizes and schedules sports events, manages budgets and oversees the recruitment as well as training of the staff.
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Sports Photojournalist: A sports photojournalist/ photographer takes pictures of sporting events, athletes, sports teams, etc. A sports photojournalist can work as a full-time employee for an organization or work as a freelancer to sell his/ her pictures to newspapers and magazines.
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Yoga Trainer: A yoga trainer teaches students the art of yoga to increase their fitness and personal health in both body and mind.
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Sport and Leisure Club Manager: A sport or leisure club manager is responsible for the day-to-day running of the centers and their facilities. The manager typically recruits and manages staff and controls budgets to ensure the smooth running of the center.
Note: Some of the job profiles mentioned above may require candidates to obtain additional degrees other than Bachelor of Physical Education. BPEd for some job profiles only works as a foundation course.
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Admission Procedure

+ All Payments can be paid on an installment basis.
+ Students can book a seat by giving 20,000 with all certificates, photos, Aadhar Card.
+ Online Admission is available
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