Bachelor of Physical Education (B.P.Ed.)

COURSE DESCRIPTION

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B.P.Ed. or Bachelor of Physical Education is an undergraduate academic course dealing with the development and care for the human body. It is also referred as B.P.E. which is an abbreviated form of the Bachelor of Physical Education degree course. It can be pursuing as a full-time course or part time course (correspondence). Physical Education course is largely suited for sports persons or those who have a passion for sports and related activities. Non-sports person need to be energetic, enthusiastic and physically fit. All professionals in this field must be absolutely committed to the profession and the game. The All India Council of Physical Education, an apex body of physical education constituted as per the Rajya Sabha (Upper House) of Indian Parliament looks after the Physical Education programmes in the country.

 B.P.Ed. - 3-4 year Course

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Bachelor of Physical Education Eligibility

• B.P.Ed. whose duration is 3-4 years requires a candidate have passed +2 from a recognised board in any stream. Those who have taken physical education in 10+2 are more preferred.
• Candidates should have completed the age of 17 years on the first day of July of the year of admission to the course.
• The reserved candidates (SC/ST) will be given age relaxation as per Institute rules.

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Bachelor of Physical Education Course Suitability

• Those who have completed B.P.Ed. can go for physical education major education which can be Masters in Physical Education, Post Graduate Diploma in Health and Fitness Management (PGDHFM) or M.Phil.
• Another benefit of this degree is that it's keeps one healthy and fit as it is a pre-requirement, to pursue this degree.

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How is Bachelor of Physical Education Course Beneficial?

• Physical Education Degree enables a person to be employed in government sector enterprises or with the private sector that they represent in the sporting event/game in various tournaments and matches.
• It recruits meritorious sports persons directly to Group 'C' and 'D' posts if they fulfil the requisite educational qualifications. Nationalised banks, public sector undertakings and some private groups also recruit outstanding sports persons.

COURSE ELIGIBILITY

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B.P.Ed. whose duration is 3-4 years requires a candidate have passed +2 from a recognized board in any stream. Those who have taken physical education in 10+2 are more preferred.