Bachelor of Physical Education [B.P.Ed]: Syllabus, Subjects, Semester Wise, Year Wise, Online, Top Colleges 2023

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The B.P.Ed full form Bachelor of Physical Education syllabus has been divided into four semesters. The syllabus of the B.P.Ed course covers a wide array of theoretical, teaching practice as well as practical subjects.

The B.P.Ed syllabus has been designed in such a way that the curriculum integrates the study of childhood, social context of Physical Education, subject knowledge, pedagogical knowledge, aim of Physical Education and communication skills. The programme comprises compulsory and optional theory as well as practical courses and compulsory school internship.

There is separate weightage assigned to both practical and theory papers.

Paper	Marks
Theory	75%
Practical	25%

Let us carefully observe some of the subjects that are subjects offered in the Bachelor of Physical Education, B.P.Ed course.

B.P.Ed Syllabus First year (Theoretical)
B.P.Ed Syllabus Semester 1	B.P.Ed Syllabus Semester 2
History, Principles and foundation of Physical Education	Yoga Education
Anatomy and Physiology	Educational Technology and Methods of Teaching in Physical Education
Health Education and Environmental Studies	Organization and Administration
Officiating and Coaching	Contemporary issues in physical education, fitness and wellness
Olympic Movement	Sports Nutrition and Weight Management
B.P.Ed Syllabus Second year (Theoretical)
B.P.Ed Syllabus Semester 3	B.P.Ed Syllabus Semester 4
Sports Training	Measurement and Evaluation in Physical Education
Computer Applications in Physical Education	Kinesiology and Biomechanics
Sports Psychology and Sociology	Research and Statistics in Physical Education
Sports Medicine, Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation	Theory of sports and game
Curriculum Design	Sports Management

Here are detail of the B.P.Ed Practical syllabus

B.P.Ed Syllabus First year (Practical)
B.P.Ed Syllabus Semester 1	B.P.Ed Syllabus Semester 2
Track and Field (Running Events)	Track and Field (Jumping Events)
Swimming/Gymnastics/ Shooting	Yoga/Aerobics/ Gymnastics/ Swimming
Indigenous Sports: Kabaddi / Malkhambh/ lezim / March past	Racket Sports: Badminton/ Table Tennis/ Squash/ Tennis
Mass Demonstration Activities: Kho-Kho / dumbbells /tipri / wands / hoop /umbrella	-
B.P.Ed Syllabus Second year (Practical)
B.P.Ed Syllabus Semester 3	B.P.Ed Syllabus Semester 4
Track and Field (Throwing Events)	Track and Field / Swimming / Gymnastics (Any one out of three)
Combative Sports: Martial Art/ Karate/ Judo/ Fencing/ Boxing/ Taekwondo/ Wrestling (Any two out of these)	Kabaddi/ Kho-Kho/ Baseball/ Cricket/ Football/Hockey/Softball/ Volleyball/ Handball/ Basketball/ Netball/ Badminton/ Table Tennis/ Squash/ Tennis (Any Two of these)
Team Games: Baseball/ Cricket/ Football/ Hockey/ Softball/ Volleyball/ Handball/ Basketball/ Netball (Any two of these)	-

There are also marks separately allocated for sports activities.

A detailed overview of the syllabus for B.P.Ed. is given below:

Paper	Topics	Objectives
History of physical education	Vedic period, Indus valley civilization, Rome, Greece	The objective is to teach the growth and emergence of the subject. The paper will also teach the students’ abilities and forms of traditional exercises practiced in India. It includes various historical topics which will be useful for students to apply in the real contemporary world.
Culture of Games	Commonwealth games, Asian games, Olympic games, SAF games, history	This paper will inculcate the idea of gaming and sports event in the person studying. This will also provide with enthusiasm and make them learn event instructions and management in case they are made to host a big natured game. The course is well planned to teach students with all major sports event across the globe.
Anatomy	Growth, principles, factors related to it, the difference between male and female	In this course, the person will learn the subject from the idea of anatomical perspective. Students will learn about this branch of biology which will describe various structures of organisms. This will also help them put in practice in real life during a sports event or playing a real sport.
Sports psychology	Body types, aggression, anxiety, and attention	Principles of psychology will lay the foundation of a strong mind and brain. Sports psychology will also introduce the idea of how the sportsman spirit is spread and the nature of thought of sportsman. This indeed will help the students to learn how well they can improve their skills in the field and on courts.
Elective course	Any game like badminton, tennis, cricket, hockey etc	Theory and Practical. Also, a researched approach of a game will help them in future job profiles. It will also provide them with a spirit of enthusiasm to practice and adopt the sportsman attitude in daily life.

Bachelor of Physical Education FAQs

Ques: What are the subjects in bachelor of physical education?

Ans: The subjects of the bachelor of Physical education varies according to the different colleges and universities. However, some of the common subjects of the Bachelor of Physical Education course are Sports Management, Measurement and Evaluation, Sports Psychology And Sociology, Sports Nutrition And Fitness Management, etc.

Ques: Can I do BPEd after 12th?

Ans: Yes candidates can do the B.P.Ed course after the completion of the 12th. The candidates need to appear for entrance examination if needed and score at least 50% in their class 12.

Ques: Who can do BPEd?

Ans: The B.P.Ed course is done in two ways. Candidates can pursue the course after the completion of their 12th or equivalent examination. Another way the candidates can do the B.P.Ed course is after the completion of their graduation. The duration of the course then would be 2 years. The candidates need to score 50% in any stream and must take part in the sports at the national, district, state, or college level.If the candidates have Bachelor in Physical Education course then they need to score 45% marks.

Ques: What can I do after bachelor of physical education?

Ans: Candidates after the completion of Bachelor of Physical Education can pursue a career as a coach, trainers, fitness instructors, gym trainer, Rehabilitation Specialist, Sports Journalist, Corporate Fitness Instructor, etc.

Ques: Is BPEd a graduate degree?

Ans: Yes B.P.Ed is an undergraduate program that allows the candidates to pursue a career in sports and fitness training and helps them in working with various rehabilitation techniques related to different sports.

Ques: What can I do after 12th in physical education?

Ans: Candidates after completing their 12th can take up the following courses in Physical Education, Bachelor of science (Physical Education), BA Physical Education, Diploma in Physical Education, BBA Sports Management, BSc Sports Management and many more.

Ques: What is the duration of BP Ed course?

Ans: The duration of the B.P.Ed course varies according to the education level of the applicants. If the candidate pursues the course after completion of the 12th then the duration of the course is 3-4 years. And if the candidate pursues the course after graduation then the duration is 2 years.

Ques: What is the Fullform of BP Ed?

Ans: B.P.Ed full form is Bachelor of Physical Education.

Ques: How many subjects are in physical education?

Ans: The number of subjects in the B.P.Ed Syllabus varies according to the different colleges. The subjects are divided into two segments, theory and practical. Overall there can be over 40 subjects in the B.P.Ed syllabus.

Ques: Is IGNOU offering a B.P.Ed degree program?

Ans: No, the B.P.Ed course cannot be pursued from IGNOU.